Section 2570 Of Article 7. Transportation Of School Pupils From California Vehicle Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.5. >> Article 7.

. It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this chapter, that the public be provided additional protection through the licensing of private schoolbus contractors transporting school pupils under contracts with school districts, and that the Department of the California Highway Patrol be authorized to inspect and license the contractors described in subdivision (a), giving special attention directed to negligent operators or repeat violators.