CSDD Inspector Refuses to Administer Bus Driving Test Due to Heat
A man in Saulkrasti was unable to take his bus driving test because the CSDD inspector refused to conduct it, citing excessive heat inside the vehicle. The CSDD has no specific regulations on maximum cabin temperature, leaving inspectors to rely on their own judgment.
Vitālijs, who suffered an injury abroad and became a Group 3 disabled person, decided to learn bus driving after returning to Latvia. With support from the State Employment Agency, he completed driving school and, along with two classmates, signed up for the driving test at CSDD. He had already arranged a job in Saulkrasti, where a bus driver was needed from July 1.
On the test day, the driving school provided the bus, as CSDD does not supply vehicles for exams. The inspector first measured the temperature inside. While the floor temperature was acceptable, the sun-heated dashboard showed 34°C. The inspector then declared that the test would not proceed due to the high heat. Vitālijs argued that the bus had been parked in the sun but would cool down once moving, as hatches and windows were open. He was ready to drive and felt the inspector only needed to sit and give directions.
According to the TV program "Bez Tabu", CSDD has not established specific rules regarding maximum cabin temperature during exams. Inspectors are allowed to base their decisions on personal comfort and common sense. The bus in question had no working climate control, further complicating the matter.
