Dixit, a second class student of a private school in Alwarkurichi, Chennai, was killed in a school van accident last March. The student fell and died when the driver moved the van back to the parking lot while trying to retrieve the forgotten item in the van.
This has strengthened the demand for safety features in school vehicles. In this context, the Government of Tamil Nadu has amended the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Act, 2012. Accordingly, it is advisable to fit a CCTV camera on the front of all school buses.
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When moving the bus backwards, it is recommended that the camera be mounted on the back of the bus so that the entire rear is clearly visible. The Tamil Nadu government has also ordered that a sensor be fitted to the rear of the bus as a warning
Published by:Sankaravadivoo G
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