School Bus Inspection Report Released by Missouri State Highway Patrol

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2023 annual school bus inspection program.

9,995 school buses rated as “approved” upon initial inspection, 1,088 school buses rated as “defective” upon initial inspection and 381 school buses were rated as “out-of-service”

Buses with identified defective components require repair within 10 days.

Buses placed out-of-service require correction of the components, reinspection and a return to service by Patrol personnel prior to further usage in transporting passengers.

A total of 256 Missouri school districts earned the Patrol’s Total Fleet Excellence award for 2023. During the 2023-2024 school year, 4,769 buses in these award-winning fleets are eligible to display the Patrol’s Total Fleet Excellence sticker in the lower corner of the first window on the passenger entry side of the bus.

To find out how your local school district buses faired click HERE.