22-05-2025
1,318 school vehicles under inspection
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Madurai: As schools in the city prepare to reopen after summer break, the district administration has launched a comprehensive safety inspection of school vehicles. A total of 1,318 vehicles transporting children across the district are being inspected to ensure compliance with safety regulations mandated under Tamil Nadu School Vehicle Rules, 2012.
Led by district collector M S Sangeetha, the drive began on Thursday at Madurai Armed Reserve Grounds. The initiative is being carried out by a joint team comprising officials from the transport, revenue and school education departments apart from city and district police. Officials examined the braking system, tyre condition, emergency exits, entry steps, seating arrangements, racks for school bags, vehicle flooring, window grills, reflective stickers, first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, and speed governors of the vehicles.
"The aim is to ensure that all school vehicles are in proper working condition and are safe for student transportation," said a senior transport official.
Vehicles found to have defects or are not in compliance with the required standards must rectify the issues and undergo a re-inspection. Only after receiving clearance will such vehicles be permitted to operate, added the official. The collector emphasised that the inspection process must be completed for all school vehicles by the end of May, ahead of school reopening. Senior officials, including regional transport officers of east, west, and south Madurai were present during the inspection.
