Passengers when transporting a group by bus can be not only adults, but also children. To ensure the maximum degree of safety when transporting children, special rules have been developed and adopted.

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Consideration of the rules and requirements for drivers, accompanying and vehicles used for transportation, and this article is devoted to.

When and by whom the rules were adopted

In this situation, parents or legal representatives must independently ensure the safety of the child on the basis of the rules for transporting children on the bus SDA 2020.

Rules for the organized transportation of children by buses

So, with the organized transportation of small passengers, special attention should be paid to:

• the need for escort by the crew of the traffic police;
• completeness of documentation;
• requirements for the driver and buses;
• requirements for persons accompanying children;
• rules for boarding a vehicle.

Traffic police escort

In order to receive escort by the traffic police for a column of buses consisting of 3 or more buses, it is required to submit a written application for escort no later than two days before the start of transportation.

The document must indicate:

• the time period in which support is required;
• the route of the column;
• the number of children and the name of the accompanying group;
• a list of buses indicating the state registration plates, names and details of the driver's licenses of all drivers.

The application is submitted by a representative of the organization - the carrier to the regional department of the State traffic inspectorate. The response from the traffic police is also drawn up and transmitted to the applicant in writing.

If children are transported by one or two buses, then at the traffic police department (also a maximum of 2 days before the trip) a notification is submitted about the transportation of children.

The document must contain:

• information about the company that is the organizer of the transportation;
• information about the carrier company;
• date of transport;
• the route of the bus, supplemented by the names of the starting and ending points;
• the number of children transported, indicating the age category;
• brand and license plate of the bus delivering children;
• data of the person accompanying the group.

The notice must be marked that the State traffic inspectorate knows and allows the transportation of children along the specified route and at the specified time.

A copy of the application for escort or notification of transportation is a mandatory document that must be kept by the driver.

Documentation

For the transportation of children, the following documents must be issued:

• or carriage concluded between the organizer and the executor of the carriage;
• a document containing information about a medical worker who is obliged to accompany a group of children when a column or bus moves for more than 12 hours. Previously, the presence of a medical worker was required for a transportation duration of more than 3 hours;
• a copy of the transport permit;
• copies of the notice of carriage or application for escort;
• list of persons who are accompanying the group. In the list, it is required to indicate not only the full name of people, but also passport data, and contact numbers for emergency communications;
• list of children (name and age);
• a list of foodstuffs that children may have during transportation. Most often, the list includes dry rations and bottled water. Previously, the presence of products was allowed during transportation, which required more than 3 hours. From 2020, such a list must be available for any transportation, regardless of its duration;
• a document reflecting information about bus drivers involved in the transportation of children. The document should reflect: full name of drivers, details of driver's licenses, contact numbers;
• a document reflecting the procedure for boarding children on the bus, indicating a separate seat for each person. The document can be made:
  • trip organizer;
  • accompanying person;
  • health worker, taking into account the individual characteristics of each child;
  • representative of the carrier company, if this condition is an integral part of the concluded contract of carriage.
• document containing the itinerary of the trip, which includes:
  • bus schedule with the definition of the time period of movement;
  • places of stops for rest, meals, excursions, indicating the name of the organization providing the corresponding action. For example, the name of the hotel where children should stay for rest or the names of organizations that conducted excursions. Previously, specific organizations were not required in the document;
  • dates and estimated times of stops for the needs of passengers.

When a column of buses moves, each vehicle is assigned a serial number, which it must adhere to when moving.

All documents must be handed over to the driver one day before the transportation of children.

Requirements for drivers and vehicles

The driver may be admitted to the organized transport of children if all the requirements are met, which are in the following aspects:

• have a driving license category D;
• the experience of driving buses belonging to category D is at least 1 year out of the last 3 calendar years;
• during the last year, the driver has not committed administrative offenses for which deprivation of a driver's license is provided;
• before the flight, the driver was instructed on the rules for transporting children, approved by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation;
• a medical certificate was issued by a qualified medical officer before the flight, confirming the suitability of the driver for work.

The new requirements for drivers are the most loyal, as previously it was required to have continuous driving experience for 1 year.

For example, if a driver moved from one transport organization to another, while his driving experience was interrupted for several days, then such a person was not allowed to transport children.

The rest of the requirements for drivers remained unchanged.

With regard to the admission of vehicles to organized transportation of children, the new requirements should come into force on January 1, 2020.

These include:

• the presence or coupon of technical inspection, confirming the good condition of the bus;
• the age of the bus should not exceed 10 years from the date of manufacture of the vehicle;
• all buses must be equipped with tachographs - special devices for monitoring the speed of the vehicle, compliance with the work and rest regime of drivers (the mandatory presence of tachographs is due technical regulations adopted in 2010);
• all buses must be equipped with Glonass satellite navigation systems, which allow determining the location of the vehicle at any time.

Requirements for accompanying adults

When transporting children, accompanying persons must be appointed, whose main duties are:

• coordinating the movement of the bus in case of unforeseen circumstances, for example, in case of worsening weather conditions;
• monitoring the behavior, health and nutrition of children during transportation.

The number of accompanying persons in one bus is determined by the number of doors each vehicle has.

That is, an adult responsible for children during transportation should be at each door to avoid accidents during movement.

If there are several accompanying persons on the bus, then a responsible person is appointed among them, coordinating the work of all adults.

Bus admission

The group for transportation may include children of different age categories. The only restriction applies to children under the age of 7 years.

Such persons may be transported in groups only if the travel time is less than 4 hours. In other cases, transportation of young children in groups is prohibited.

Organized transportation of children by buses in 2019 is carried out in accordance with the rules of the document No. 1177 dated 12/17/2013 and the amendments indicated in the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 456 dated 04/17/2018. Organized transport includes bus transportation of children if there are 8 or more minors from 1.5 to 18 years old without parents on the bus.

Requirements for those present on the bus

In a bus carrying a group of minors, in addition to children under 18 years of age included in the list, only the following persons can be:

• driver or drivers, information about which is indicated in a separate document;
• accompanying listed in a separate list;
• representatives of the tour operator, officially present in his state;
• attached paramedic, the legitimacy of which is in transport must also be indicated in a specific document.

Persons not included in the above lists, are not allowed to drive.

What requirements must the driver of a bus transporting children meet?

The driver must:

• Work without interruption for a year (out of the last three) on vehicles provided for by category D. Age - from 21 years.
• Do not commit violations during the last year that provide for deprivation of rights or administrative arrest. If the driver passed under one of these articles, but paid the fine imposed as an alternative, then he is not allowed to such trips.
• Before the flight, undergo a medical examination and briefing.

Children

All minor passengers in transport must be marked on the list. Unauthorized children (outside the list) are not allowed to be in the car. If there is at least one child under 7 years old in the car, then the total travel time is no more than 4 hours. This point must be taken into account when planning a trip.

Accompanying

The smallest number of escorts depends on the number of doors. Their largest number is not limited. One of them is in charge. If there are several cars, then the senior responsible, who is in the last transport, is determined. If the total travel time is more than 12 hours, then there must be a medical worker in the car who has a document with him that confirms his qualifications, license or a copy of the agreement with the medical institution.

Documentation required for the trip

• charter agreement if transportation is carried out in accordance with this document.
• Copy of traffic police notice about your planned trip. Such paper must be submitted to the inspection no later than two days before the trip, if 1 or 2 buses are involved. (sample notification) If there are more cars, then the notification is submitted 10 days in advance. If the number of vehicles in the column exceeds two units, then it is accompanied by traffic police cars. They can move along with the column from 6.00 to 23.00. In this case, a copy of the inspection decision on the appointment of accompanying vehicles is required. The notification may be submitted electronically on the relevant service.
• Driver's license and the necessary data about the driver (drivers), indicated in a separately drawn up document.
• Lists underage passengers and contact details of their parents, guardians or legal representatives.
• Lists of accompanying persons, medical staff, representatives of the tour operator. Travel agency employees must have documents confirming the employment relationship with the tour operator.
• Detailed trip program, which should indicate - the total travel time, the number of stops, points and their planned duration.
• When organizing excursions, information about the tour operator, places that are planned to be visited within the framework of the approved program.
• If the trip is not carried out under a charter agreement, then passenger seating chart.
• If the journey takes more than three hours, it is necessary that in transport there was a supply of water and food, a list of which is compiled in advance.

Technical requirements for a bus for transporting children

A vehicle intended for the organized transport of minors with accompanying persons must meet the following conditions:

• From the year of issue - no more than 10 years.
• The presence of the sign "Transportation of children", installed on the front and rear of the machine.
• The presence of an included flashing beacon orange or red. This condition became mandatory 1.07.2018 . The installation of such a beacon does not give preferences over other vehicles, but only warns all drivers about the fact of transporting children.
• Compliance with the purpose and design of the vehicle technical requirements to passenger traffic.
• The vehicle must be approved for road traffic.
• Availability technical equipment - tachograph, GLONASS or GLONASS/GPS satellite communications equipment.
• Vehicles that can theoretically reach speeds of more than 60 km/h must be equipped with speed limiter.
• Availability automatic system, notifying that the car has started to move backward.
• Availability of a technical inspection certificate.

In what cases is it possible to travel overnight?

At night from 23.00 to 06.00 organized transportation is possible in the following cases:

• on the railway station, to the airport or in the opposite direction;
• forced trip to a certain point in case of deviation from the schedule;
• if there is a legal act of the highest executive body of state power in the region.

Rules for embarkation and disembarkation of minor passengers

The requirements for the transportation of groups of children carried out in 2019 govern the rules for boarding and disembarking minor passengers. Persons assigned to accompany the group are obliged to:

• Gather the children in safe place located at a distance of no more than 15 m from the machine.
• Check passengers with lists.
• Arrange luggage loading in a compartment specially designed for this purpose.
• Check hand luggage compliance its existing requirements.
• Conduct a briefing minor passengers according to the rules of conduct on the way and in emergency situations.
• Organize seating for children in places and ensure the safe placement of hand luggage.
• Inform the driver ready to start the trip.
• Make sure children only exit through the front door. Escorts should leave first.

The list of children can be supplemented before the start of the route by the accompanying person without notifying the carrier company (if there are free seats).

Transportation of minor passengers to and from an educational institution

From 07/10/2017, new rules for the transportation of children to apply to vehicles intended for the transportation of minor passengers aged 6-16 years have come into force.

Basic requirements for school buses for transporting children:

• no more than 10 years must pass from the year of manufacture;
• The vehicle must comply with the technical requirements of GOST R 51160-98 in terms of design and purpose;
• the presence of a technical ticket, indicating the full serviceability of the vehicle;
• the presence of a satellite navigator GLONASS;
• the presence of a tachograph that allows you to determine the mode of driving and rest;
• setting the speed limiter to 60 km / h.

On the front and rear of the car, warning signs "Transportation of children" are attached, on the side - the inscription "Children", contrasting with the main color of the vehicle.

For maximum safety of persons under the age of majority, rules and regulations have been prepared and approved by law for the period of organized group travel in the bus. Requirements are imposed on the person driving the bus, directly on the vehicle, and on the escort organization.

Transport for group transportation of minors, technical standards - GOST R 51160-98

Rules, norms are prepared by the Ministry of Transport. The set of norms is enshrined in Government Decree No. 1177. The legislative act approved the following provisions regarding the transportation of persons under the age of majority:

• travel of minors (under 16 years old) by non-route transport;
• organized transportation for groups of more than eight people;
• travel of minors without persons representing their interests.

Important! From persons representing the interests of minors, an accompanying person, a person with a medical education, is allowed. The set of rules is not relevant for all events in which parents who are not declared by accompanying persons take part.

The rules for organizing group transportation of minors include:

• compliance with the order of boarding, disembarking minor passengers;
• preparation of a certain package of documents;
• compliance of the driver, as well as all accompanying persons with current regulations;
• escort of the transport column by representatives of the traffic police.

Changes in legislation

The rules for the transportation of minors have been amended, fixed by Government Decree No. 652.

The following conditions have been added to the wording specified in the old version of the document:

• transportation is carried out unaccompanied by two persons representing the interests of minors (they can be declared by accompanying persons, employees with medical education);
• the minimum number of persons in a group is 8;
• if the planned duration of the trip exceeds four hours, the minimum age of minors is seven years;
• the bus cannot make unscheduled stops not provided for by the itinerary, carry other persons and perform the functions of public transport;
• the column consists of at least 3 buses;
• the driver must have a certificate issued by the state traffic police - since 2016, at the request of a traffic police representative, it is allowed to present a copy;
• at the end of the transportation, the driver's license is stored in the state traffic inspectorate for three years;
• transportation of children is carried out from 6-00 to 23-00, the only exception is if the event is associated with the departure of other transport (train or plane);
• if an overnight trip is planned, the maximum distance between the points of departure and arrival is 50 km.

Important! If a group of minors is accompanied by persons representing their interests, security measures are assigned to them, respectively, the requirements and standards of transportation should not be complied with.

Requirements for the driver and the bus

Only drivers meeting the following criteria are allowed to transport persons under 16 years of age:

• have a category D license;
• have a license to provide relevant services - transportation of minors;
• minimum driving experience behind the wheel of a bus - 12 months out of the last 36 months;
• medical certificate confirming that the driver is approved for the flight.

The driver passes before the flight detailed briefing on the rules and regulations for the transportation of children. The traffic police should not have facts of deprivation of rights, other administrative violations.

For buses, there are certain rules approved by GOST 33552-2015.

• Ahead, behind the bus, a sign is installed: "Transportation of children."
• In accordance with the approved standards, the bus body is yellow, and the inscription “Children” is applied to the side parts.
• The maximum age of transport is 10 years.
• Before departure, transport passes technical inspection, the conclusion is kept by the driver.
• A satellite tracking device is installed on board.
• Each bus is equipped with a tachograph, in order to control the periods of work, rest of the driver, speed limit.

Good to know! Buses are completed with a supply of water, products.

Flashing Light

Organized group transportation of minors is carried out only with a flashing light - yellow or orange. It should be noted that such a beacon is not an advantage on the road, it is used solely to warn road users that children are in transport.

Rules for organized group transportation of minors in 2020

The norms fixed by the Decree of the Government define clear requirements for the process of embarkation, disembarkation of minors, and the actions of accompanying persons during stops.

The process of embarkation, disembarkation of minors

Before the start of an organized boarding, the attendants check the presence of all passengers by checking the list. The collection of children must be organized at a distance of at least 15 m to the landing site.

After checking passengers with the lists, luggage is loaded. At the same time, the dimensions of hand luggage are checked.

Minors are instructed to:

• behavior during the movement of the bus, as well as during stops;
• the process of landing, exiting the transport;
• actions in case of force majeure, emergency situations;
• actions in case of deterioration of health of one of the passengers.

Accompanying Responsibilities:

• monitoring the well-being of passengers;
• control of behavior, tracking the schedule of nutrition;
• route control;
• settlement of a force majeure situation.

You can enter the transport only after it has stopped. Accompanying in a certain, organized manner (children under seven years of age become in pairs) bring passengers to the bus. Landing is carried out through the door closest to the driver.

Important! Hand luggage is laid out in transport so that it does not pose a danger, does not restrict the free view of the driver.

After the stop, the accompanying persons leave the transport, and only then - the passengers. Disembarkation is carried out exclusively through the door closest to the driver.

For the period of stopping, the attendants stand at the doors of the transport - one at the front, the second at the back. Care must be taken to ensure that children do not get on the road.

Important! If necessary, the list of passengers is changed unilaterally before the start of the event - the trip organizer changes the composition of the group and has the right not to notify the carrier about this.

Escort of the convoy by law enforcement agencies

Escort is required when the transport column consists of at least three buses. To organize escort, you need to submit an application to the state traffic inspectorate no later than two days in advance. The document is submitted by the head of the event or sent by e-mail to the official Internet resource of the state inspection.

The document must include the following information:

• date and duration of the event;
• exact route;
• full name of the accompanying person;
• full name of the driver, details of the driver's license;
• the number of passengers on each bus;
• list of state numbers of all vehicles.

Important! If less than three buses are involved in the event, the organizer of the trip is also obliged to notify the traffic police department. To do this, you must draw up a similar application and submit it to the traffic police. A document with a mark from the traffic police that law enforcement agencies have been notified of the event is kept by the driver.

Required documents

Documentation for organizing the transportation of minors must have the following information:

• complete list of children;
• copies of documents allowing transportation of minors;
• boarding list - an exact plan indicating the place for passengers;
• notification from the traffic police department (a copy of the application for the necessary support);
• bilateral agreement between the customer and the carrier company;
• full surname, first name, patronymic, contact, passport details of persons accompanying children;
• an agreement with a medical officer (required if the duration of the trip exceeds 12 hours);
• driver data;
• a complete list of food items for each vehicle.

Important! When drawing up a route, it is important to provide a schedule of movement, plan the places and duration of short stops - a snack, physiological needs.

Thus, certain requirements approved by law are imposed on buses, transportation organizers, and drivers. In case of non-compliance with the norms, requirements, responsible persons bear administrative punishment. All organizers of such group trips across Russia can undergo a detailed briefing at the departments of the state traffic inspectorate.

The rules for transporting children on a bus are drawn up and approved by the Government of the Russian Federation in order to ensure maximum safety for young passengers on the road. For ignoring these requirements, punishment is provided, up to criminal. On January 1, 2017, the existing rules were updated. Let's take a look at the key points next.

Current rules for transporting children on buses

Let's outline the main requirements that must be met when it comes to organized transportation of children:

• Children under 7 years old are allowed to be transported for no more than 4 hours.
• At night (from 23:00 to 06:00), children can only be transported to transport points (stations, airports, etc.). The total distance covered during this time should not exceed 50 km.
• If a trip outside the city for 3 or more hours is expected, the group must include a medical worker.
• If the estimated travel time is 3 or more hours, you must have food products approved by Rospotrebnadzor.
• It is mandatory to provide a notice of the upcoming trip to the local traffic police.
• If the number of buses in which children are transported is 3 or more, such a group must be accompanied by traffic police.

What documents do you need to provide

According to government requirements, to transport a group of children, you will need to provide the following list of documents to the traffic police:

• Charter agreement. Based on this document, the transport company receives the right to transport children. It must indicate the purpose of transportation (children) and the exact route. Based on the contract, the transport company undertakes to provide a vehicle that fully meets all the requirements for transporting children. If the trip is supposed to be outside the city, the customer must provide transport company a list of the group (with all the data of the children), certified by the seal of the school.
• List of children and their attendants. It should also contain the contact details of the parents (needed in case emergency situations).
• List of foodstuffs. It must meet the requirements of Rospotrebnadzor (one of the rules is that there must be dry rations).
• The program for the upcoming trip. The following items should be indicated in it: traffic schedule, stopping points, places of rest. If it is planned to stop at hotels, then legal information about them is attached.
• Name and contact phone number of the driver. It can be presented as an information letter from the carrier.
• If there is a medical worker in the group, then information about him, including a license to work in his field, as well as a copy of the contract with the institution in which he works.
• Itinerary and ticket. Should be in the hands of the driver.
• A copy of the notice to the traffic police. This is one of the key documents, so we will dwell on it in more detail below.

Rules for drawing up a notification to the traffic police about the upcoming transportation of children

The need for this notification is indicated by the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation No. 941, which entered into force on 04/01/2017. This document is transferred to the traffic police at the place where the movement began (as a rule, it starts from the walls of the school). If there is no traffic police department in the area of ​​departure, the notification is sent to any traffic police department in the corresponding subject of the Russian Federation.

According to the departmental order, the notification must contain the following information:

• information about the customer of the transportation (school, or responsible person);
• information about the carrier (freighter);
• complete traffic schedule;
• information about the vehicle and drivers, if the notification is from legal entity, then information about it.

The notification is submitted by the head of the institution, or the person responsible for the trip (in particular, road safety compliance). This can be done electronically using the official website of the traffic police. If an organized train is made under a charter agreement, then the application is submitted by one of the parties (carrier or customer), by prior arrangement.

The notice period is strictly regulated - this must be done no later than 2 days before the trip. This time is necessary for state structures in order to check the information received (registration of the bus, its MOT, etc.). Also, at the time of application, you will need to provide a driver’s driver’s license (category “D” must be open).

The traffic inspectorate checks for unpaid fines from the driver. If they are available, the traffic police will be forced to refuse the driver to obtain permission to transport children. There are 2 ways out of this situation: appoint another driver or pay the existing fines. In case of an approval decision, the corresponding document is issued in 2 copies.

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