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Seatbelt signs required on new buses after Hunter Valley crash

Australian buses and coaches will soon require announcements reminding passengers to buckle up after the Hunter Valley crash that killed 10 wedding guests.
The new rule mandates visual and audio alerts for seatbelt use on all buses and coaches fitted with seatbelts by November 1, 2026, for new models and by November 1, 2027, for existing models.
The Hunter Valley bus crash in June 2023 resulted in 10 fatalities and 25 injuries, leading to changes in safety regulations by the Australian government.
The Bus Industry Confederation welcomed the changes as a significant step forward, but advocates like John Gaffney emphasized the need for further safety improvements.

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The West Australian

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Major change to bus seatbelt regulations after Hunter Valley crash

The new rule will be much like airline reminders for passengers to buckle up.

3 months ago·Australia

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Big change after Hunter Valley bus crash

Sweeping new changes will be implemented for all buses and coaches nationwide after the 2023 fatal Hunter Valley bus crash.

3 months ago

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Newcastle Herald

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'The pain is still felt': seatbelt changes locked in after Hunter Valley bus crash

New design rules for seatbelt alerts in buses and coaches introduced by federal government after Hunter Valley wedding bus crash killed 10 on June 11, 2023.

3 months ago·Newcastle, Australia

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Seatbelt signs required on new buses after Hunter Valley crash

Every new Australian bus that has seatbealts will be rquiered to have signs and audio announcements reminding passengers to wear them.

3 months ago·New Zealand

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Hunter Valley wedding bus tragedy prompts seatbelt sign mandate

Every new Australian bus that has seatbelts will be required to have signs and audio announcements reminding passengers to wear them, as is seen in aircraft.

3 months ago·Australia

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New ADR introduced to regulate bus seatbelt wearing

Image: AGDER/stock.adobe.comThe federal government has today announced a new Australian Design Rule (ADR) that will require buses and coaches to feature seatbelt wearing monitoring technology. The new ADR is the first official change made in response to the horrific Hunter Valley bus crash in June 2023 that demonstrated the impact fatal road crashes can have on families and the wider community. Following calls for improved safety in the industry…

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