Vehicle and Traffic Law § 509-b · Article 19-A. Special Requirements For Bus Drivers
Qualifications of bus drivers
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§ 509-b. Qualifications of bus drivers. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person shall be qualified to operate a bus only if such person:
(1) is at least eighteen years old;
(2) has been issued a currently valid driver's license or permit which is valid for the operation of the bus in this state;
(3) has passed the bus driver physical examination administered pursuant to regulations established by the commissioner; and
(4) is not disqualified to drive a motor vehicle pursuant to section five hundred nine-c or any other provision of this article.
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