Nonpublic sector buses; additional liability insurance coverage.
F.S. 627.742
in effect(1)
In addition to any other insurance requirements, each nonpublic sector bus must carry:
(a)
Proof of ability to respond in damages for liability on account of accidents arising out of the use of the nonpublic sector bus:
1.
In the amount of $100,000 because of bodily injury to, or death of, one person in any accident;
2.
Subject to such limits for one person, in the amount of $300,000 because of bodily injury to, or death of, two or more persons in any one accident; and
3.
In the amount of $50,000 because of injury to, or destruction of, property of others in any one accident; or
(b)
A policy of insurance providing for bodily liability insurance and property damage liability in a sum of not less than $300,000.
(2)
School buses subject to the provisions of chapter 1006 or s. 316.615 are exempt from the provisions of this section.
(3)
A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter627/AllFetched: 7/8/2026