The Sindh Education Department has introduced new safety rules for vehicles transporting schoolchildren. Private schools across the province have been directed to follow the updated instructions. The department issued the directives on the instructions of the provincial education minister. The measures aim to prevent accidents and improve student safety during daily travel.
Under the new rules, CNG and LPG cylinders are prohibited in all vehicles carrying students. The ban applies to school vans arranged by educational institutions or parents. Schools must ensure that transport services comply with this requirement.
The department has also banned unsafe methods of supplying fuel to vehicle engines. Drivers cannot use bottles, cans or other makeshift containers to feed petrol into engines. Fuel must be supplied through the vehicle’s designated fuel tank.
The Sindh Education Department has also highlighted the importance of following seating limits. School vans cannot carry more children than their authorised seating capacity. Transport operators must ensure that every student has an appropriate seat.
Students are also prohibited from travelling in dangerous positions. They cannot stand on vehicle footboards or hang from moving vans. Sitting in other unsafe areas of a vehicle is also not permitted.
Another important requirement concerns vehicle fitness certification. Every vehicle used for student transportation must have a valid fitness certificate. The certificate must be issued by the Sindh Transport Department. A copy of the certificate must also remain inside the vehicle. This will allow authorities to inspect the document whenever required. Schools and transport operators must ensure that their vehicles meet the prescribed standards.
The latest instructions apply to private educational institutions across Sindh. School administrations have been asked to ensure full compliance with the new requirements. They must also follow all other relevant transport and safety laws. The education department has warned schools against ignoring the directives. Any violation or negligence will be treated seriously. Administrations found responsible may face action under the applicable rules.
The measures place responsibility on schools to monitor their transport arrangements. Institutions must ensure that drivers and transport operators follow the safety requirements. Parents arranging private school transport must also remain aware of the restrictions.
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The new directives focus on reducing risks associated with school transportation. Their implementation will depend on compliance by educational institutions and transport providers across the province.
