Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002
39Passengers not to be carried in certain parts of a bus
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39 Passengers not to be carried in certain parts of a bus (1) A bus driver must not allow a passenger— (a) to enter the driver’s compartment (if any) of the bus; or (b) to occupy the driver’s seat or a part of the driver’s seat. (2) A bus driver must not, while the bus is moving, allow a passenger— (a) in a part of the bus not designed to carry passengers; or (b) in a part of the bus beside or in front of the driver’s seat; or (c) to travel in a part of the bus other than in the way for which that part of the bus is designed; or (d) if the bus is a double-decker—to stand on the upper deck of the bus. Example—par (c)
(3) Without limiting subsection (2), the parts of a bus not designed to carry passengers include— (a) the roof, steps, footboard and exterior surfaces of the vehicle; and (b) if the bus is a double-decker—the stairs to the upper deck.