Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 443 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Appendix G - Instruments and Instrument Panel through Locked Compartment

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Shall be equipped with the following nonglare
						  illuminated instruments and gauges mounted for easy maintenance and repair and
						  in such a manner that each is clearly visible to the seated driver. An
						  indicator light instead of a pressure or temperature gauge is permissible. (
						  49 CFR
						  571.101 )
1)
Speedometer;
2)
Odometer;
3)
Fuel Gauge;
4)
Oil Pressure Gauge;
5)
Water Temperature Gauge;
6)
Ammeter (voltmeter) with graduated charge and discharge
						  indications;
7)
High beam headlight indicator;
8)
Directional signal indicator;
9)
Air pressure or vacuum gauge (when air or vacuum brakes
						  are used);
10)
Eight light flasher indicator;
11)
Emergency/Service Brake Indicator.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Instrument and/or instrument panel does not operate
						  properly; instruments are missing; inaccurate readings.
b) INSULATION
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
The ceiling and sidewalls shall be thermally insulated
						  with a fire-resistant material which shall reduce the noise level and
						  vibrations.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Insulation does not meet requirements.
c) LETTERING
1) Exterior
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
The body and chassis manufacturer's name, emblem, or
						  other identification may be displayed (colorless or any color) on any unglazed
						  surface of the bus.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Exterior lettering does not meet requirements.
						  Lettering or decals are not distinct, required or allowed. Lettering is
						  obstructed.
A) Front
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
"SCHOOL BUS" in black at least eight inches (200 mm)
						  high placed as high as possible on body or sign attached thereto. Vehicle
						  number assigned for identification shall be a minimum of four inches (100 mm)
						  high and located as high as practicable. Decals are permissible. All lettering
						  must be black. (Section 12-802 of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law)
Exception: All buses purchased prior to September 1974,
						  may have roof mounted "SCHOOL BUS" sign with flashing red lights.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Lettering does not meet requirements. Lettering is not
						  distinct, required or allowed. Lettering is obstructed.
B) Left
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Either the owner's name or the school district number
						  or both must be at least four inches high, approximately centered and as high
						  as practicable below window line. (Section 12-802 of the Illinois Vehicle
						  Equipment Law). The above required lettering must be located on one
						  line.
If bus is equipped with a side emergency door, it must
						  be labeled "EMERGENCY EXIT" in letters at least two inches high at the top of
						  the emergency door, or directly above, or on the door glazing.
Optional: Vehicle number assigned for identification
						  may be displayed at a minimum height of four inches (100 mm).
Decals are permissible. All lettering must be
						  black.
For buses manufactured on or after May 2, 1994,
						  "EMERGENCY DOOR" in letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high must be located at the top of, or directly above, any emergency exit
						  door. For any emergency window exit, "EMERGENCY EXIT" must be located at the
						  top of, or directly above, or at the bottom of the emergency window exit in
						  letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high. The labeling must be of a color that contrasts with its background. (
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						  CFR 571.217 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Lettering does not meet requirements. Lettering is not
						  distinct, required, or allowed. Lettering is obstructed.
C) Rear
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
"SCHOOL BUS" in black lettering at least eight inches
						  (200 mm) high placed as high as possible on body or sign attached thereto.
						  (Section 12-802 of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law) "EMERGENCY DOOR" or
						  "EMERGENCY EXIT" in lettering at least two inches high at top of emergency
						  door, or directly above, or on door glazing.
"EMERGENCY EXIT" (for buses without rear emergency
						  door) in letters at least two inches high directly below rear emergency window,
						  or on exit glazing. An arrow, at least 5.9 inches in length and 3/4 inch in
						  width indicating direction each release mechanism should be turned to open door
						  or window located within 5.9 inches of release handle, in black. Vehicle number
						  assigned for identification shall be a minimum 4 inches (100 mm) high. Decals
						  are permissible. All lettering must be black.
If bus uses alternate fuel (e.g., propane, CNG),
						  vehicle must be marked with identifying decal. Such decal shall be diamond
						  shaped with white or silver scotchlite letters one inch in height and a stroke
						  of the brush at least 1/4 inch wide on a black background with a white or
						  silver scotchlite border bearing either the words or letters:
"PROPANE" = If propelled by liquefied petroleum gas
						  other than liquefied natural gas; or
"CNG" = If propelled by compressed natural gas. The
						  sign or decal shall be maintained in good legible condition.
The alternate fuel decal shall be displayed near the
						  rear bumper and visible from the rear of vehicle. (See Section 440.Appendix
						  F(a)(8) and Section 443.Illustration D) (Section 12-704.3 of the Illinois
						  Vehicle Equipment Law)
Exception: In case of "push" or "pull" type of release
						  mechanism where the direction of movement to open emergency exit cannot be
						  shown by one arrow, either three or four straight arrows shall be placed
						  equally spaced as practicable around the object to be pushed or pulled, with
						  the head of each arrow adjacent to and pointing directly at that object. Each
						  arrow shall be the same color and, when practicable, the same size as though it
						  were a single arrow. In addition, the pertinent word "PUSH" or "PULL" shall be
						  displayed near that object.
AGENCY NOTE:
If adequate space is not available in required
						  positions for emergency door lettering, lettering may be immediately below
						  window level.
For buses manufactured on or after May 2, 1994,
						  "EMERGENCY DOOR" in letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high must be located at the top of, or directly above, any emergency exit
						  door. For any emergency window exit, "EMERGENCY EXIT" must be located at the
						  top of, or directly above, or at the bottom of the emergency window exit in
						  letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high. The labeling must be of a color that contrasts with its background. (
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						  CFR 571.217 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Lettering does not meet requirements. Lettering or
						  arrows are not distinct, required, or allowed. Lettering is obstructed.
Buses using alternate fuels are not properly marked
						  with decal. Decal is in wrong location.
D) Right
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Either the owner's name or the school district number
						  or both must be at least four inches high, approximately centered and as high
						  as practicable below the window line. (Section 12-802 of the Illinois Vehicle
						  Equipment Law) The above required lettering must be located on one line.
The following lettering must be at least two inches
						  high:
i)
The word "CAPACITY," or the abbreviation "CAP.," and
						  the rated passenger capacity followed by the word "PASSENGERS," or the
						  abbreviation "PASS.," shall be displayed on the outside of the body near the
						  rear edge of the service entrance.
ii)
Empty weight in pounds shall be shown on bus. (Section
						  12-802 of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law)
Manufacturer's identification name, emblem, or
						  number(s) may be displayed but not on service door glazing. Manufacturer's
						  name, emblem, etc. must not interfere with required lettering. Decals are
						  permissible. All lettering must be black.
For buses manufactured on or after May 2, 1994,
						  "EMERGENCY DOOR" in letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high must be located at the top of, or directly above, any emergency exit
						  door. For any emergency window exit "EMERGENCY EXIT" must be located at the top
						  of, or directly above, or at the bottom of the emergency window exit in letters
						  at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high. The labeling must be of a color that contrasts with its background. (
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						  CFR 571.217 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Lettering does not meet requirements. Lettering or
						  decals are not distinct, required, or allowed. Lettering is obstructed.
2) Interior
A) Front
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Each letter or numeral must be at least two inches (50
						  mm) high and contrasting sharply with its background. A colorless background
						  strip (such as white, aluminum or silver) may be used. Decals are
						  permitted.
On right side: Either "CAPACITY" or "CAP." plus
						  numerals showing rated passenger capacity, followed by either "PASSENGER" or
						  "PASS."
As nearly as practicable opposite the center of aisle,
						  but to right of inside mirror, either "NO STANDEES" or "NO STANDEES
						  PERMITTED."
The vehicle's length (rounded up to the nearest whole
						  foot) shall be displayed on the bulkhead clearly within the driver's view. (For
						  example: vehicle length of 39.1 feet will be displayed as 40 feet.)
A red cross formed of five equal squares with words
						  "FIRST-AID KIT" shall be displayed on the compartment door, or cover, if the
						  first-aid kit is to be carried in the locked compartment.
The words "FIRE EXTINGUISHER" shall be displayed on the
						  compartment door, or cover, if the fire extinguisher is to be carried in the
						  locked compartment.
Exception: On a bus with chassis (incomplete vehicle)
						  manufactured in March 1977 or earlier, "NO STANDEES" need not be opposite
						  center of aisle and the word "PASSENGERS," or "PASS.," is optional.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Lettering does not meet requirements. Lettering is not
						  black, distinct, required or allowed.
After January 1, 1999, vehicle length is not displayed
						  properly or is absent.
B) Left
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
A "Stop Line" in contrasting color is required between
						  5.9 and 6.1 inches below the top of the window opening. The line shall be
						  located between each window that slides downward.
If bus is equipped with a side emergency door it is to
						  be labeled "EMERGENCY EXIT" in letters at least two inches high directly above
						  the door.
If bus is equipped with side emergency windows, they
						  are to be labeled "EMERGENCY EXIT" in letters at least two inches high directly
						  below the window.
An arrow indicating the direction in which to move
						  release mechanism handle(s) to open emergency exit and operating instructions
						  shall be painted or permanently affixed within six inches of each release
						  handle.
For buses manufactured on or after May 2, 1994,
						  "EMERGENCY DOOR" in letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high must be located at the top of, or directly above, any emergency exit
						  door. For any emergency window exit, "EMERGENCY EXIT" must be located at the
						  top of, or directly above, or at the bottom of the emergency window exit in
						  letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high. The labeling must be of a color that contrasts with its background.
						  Concise operating instructions describing the motions necessary to unlatch and
						  open the door must be located within 5.85 inches (15 cm) of the release
						  mechanism on the inside surface of the bus. These operating instructions shall
						  be in letters at least .39 inches (1 cm) high and of a color that contrasts
						  with its background. (
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						  CFR 571.217 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Lettering does not meet requirements. Line or line and
						  lettering is not distinct, required, or allowed.
C) Rear
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
"EMERGENCY DOOR" in letters at least two inches high
						  directly over emergency door exit. "Emergency door operating instructions"
						  applied to door. Arrow or arrows required unless "push or pull" type of release
						  mechanism is used.
In the case of a "push" or "pull" type of release
						  mechanism where the direction of movement to open the emergency exit cannot be
						  shown by one arrow, either three or four straight arrows shall be placed as
						  equally spaced as practicable around the object to be pushed or pulled, with
						  the head of each arrow adjacent to and pointing directly at that object. Each
						  arrow shall be the same color and, when practicable, the same size as though it
						  were a single arrow. In addition, the pertinent word "PUSH" or "PULL" shall be
						  displayed near that object.
For buses manufactured on or after May 2, 1994,
						  "EMERGENCY DOOR" in letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high must be located at the top of, or directly above, any emergency exit
						  door. For any emergency window exit, "EMERGENCY EXIT" must be located at the
						  top of, or directly above, or at the bottom of the emergency window exit in
						  letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high. The labeling must be of a color that contrasts with its background.
						  Concise operating instructions describing the motions necessary to unlatch and
						  open the door must be located within 5.85 inches (15 cm) of the release
						  mechanism on the inside surface of the bus. These operating instructions shall
						  be in letters at least .39 inches (1 cm) high and of a color that contrasts
						  with its background. (
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						  CFR 571.217 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Lettering does not meet requirements. Lettering is not
						  distinct, required, or allowed.
D) Right
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
A "Stop Line" in contrasting color is required between
						  5.9 and 6.1 inches below the top of the window opening. The line shall be
						  located between each window that slides downward. Decals are permitted.
"EMERGENCY EXIT" shall be on or immediately below
						  emergency window (if installed).
Instructions for emergency operation of a power
						  operated door shall be affixed permanently on the inside of the door in letters
						  at least .5 inch high. Decals are permitted.
Optional route identification markers (numbers or
						  symbols) are allowed. They must be located in the first window directly behind
						  the service entrance door. If route identification markers are installed in
						  permanent holder or bracket, the holder or bracket must have rounded edges or
						  be padded.
For buses manufactured on or after May 2, 1994,
						  "EMERGENCY DOOR" in letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high must be located at the top of, or directly above, any side emergency
						  door. For any emergency window exit "EMERGENCY EXIT" in letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high must be located at the top of, or directly above, or at the bottom of
						  the emergency window exit. The labeling must be of a color that contrasts with
						  its background. Concise operating instructions describing the motions necessary
						  to unlatch and open the exit must be located within 5.85 inches (15 cm) of the
						  release mechanism on the inside surface of the bus. These instructions shall be
						  in letters at least .39 inches (1 cm) high and of a color that contrasts with
						  its background. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.217 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Lettering does not meet requirements. Line or line and
						  lettering is not distinct, required, or allowed. Lettering is
						  obstructed.
E) Ceiling
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
For buses manufactured on or after May 2, 1994, any
						  roof exit must be labeled "EMERGENCY EXIT" in letters at least
						  1.95 inches (5
						  cm) high, of a color that contrasts with its background. The labeling must be
						  located on an inside surface of the exit, or within 11.7 inches (30 cm) of the
						  roof exit opening. Concise operating instructions describing the motions
						  necessary to unlatch and open the emergency exit shall be located within 5.85
						  inches (15 cm) of the release mechanism. These instructions shall be in letters
						  at least .39 inches (1 cm) high and of a color that contrasts with its
						  background. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.217 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Lettering does not meet requirements.
d) LIGHTS
1) Back Up
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Two white lights shall be provided. Must meet federal
						  standards. (
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						  CFR 571.108 )
Exception: All buses purchased prior to September 1974
						  are exempt; however, for any unit equipped with back up lamps, they must be
						  operational.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Back up lights do not function; illegal color; broken
						  lens.
2) Clearance, Front
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Two clearance lights (amber) at highest and widest
						  portions of the body. Must conform to federal standards. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.108 ) May be combined with side
						  marker lamp
Exception: Buses less than 80 inches wide or 25 feet
						  long are exempt. (Section 12-202(a) of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment
						  Law)
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Front clearance lights do not function; improper color;
						  broken lens.
3) Clearance, Rear
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Two clearance lights (red) mounted at highest and
						  widest parts of body. Must conform to federal standards. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.108 )
Exception: Buses less than 80 inches wide are exempt. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.108 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Rear clearance lights do not function; improper color;
						  broken lens.
4) Identification, Front
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Three amber lights mounted at center front near top of
						  body above "SCHOOL BUS" sign. Must conform to federal standards. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.108 )
Exception: Buses less than 80 inches wide are exempt. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.108 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Front cluster lights do not function properly; improper
						  color; broken lens.
5) Identification, Rear
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Three red lights mounted at center rear near top of
						  body either above or below "SCHOOL BUS" sign. Must conform to federal
						  standards. (
						  49
						  CFR 571.108 )
Exception: Buses less than 80 inches wide or 25 feet
						  long are exempt. (Section 12-202(a) of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment
						  Law)
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Rear cluster lights do not function properly; improper
						  color; broken lens.
6) Flashing Lights
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
All school buses shall be equipped with an eight light
						  flashing signal system with two red and two amber flashing signal lamps mounted
						  above windshield spaced no less than three feet apart and at same horizontal
						  level. The rear of the vehicle shall be equipped with two red and two amber
						  flashing signal lamps mounted and spaced no less than three feet apart and at
						  same horizontal level. Minimum diameter 51/2 inches sealed beam. (Section
						  12-805 of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law)
The red lights shall be located on the outside
						  perimeters of the bus and the yellow lights must be located between the red
						  lights towards the center.
A separate circuit breaker and a master switch shall be
						  provided for this signal system. When in its "off" position this master switch
						  shall prevent the following:
A)
Operation of the 8 lamp system;
B)
Operation of any lamps mounted on the stop signal arm;
						  and
C)
Operation of any electrically controlled mechanism that
						  would cause the stop signal arm to extend.
The controls for the eight lamp flashing signals, the
						  stop signal arm and the service entrance door shall be arranged so as to
						  provide for the following sequence of operations while the engine is
						  running.
A)
Place the alternately flashing signal system master
						  switch in its "off" position. Close and secure the service entrance door.
						  Actuate the alternately flashing signal system hand or foot control. The
						  alternately flashing signal lamps of either yellow (amber) or red color shall
						  not go on.
B)
With the master switch "off" and the hand or foot
						  control actuated, open the service door. The alternately flashing signals of
						  either color shall not go on and the stop signal arm shall not extend.
C)
Deactivate the hand or foot control. Place the
						  alternately flashing signal system master switch in its "on" position. Close
						  and secure the service door. Open the service door. The alternately flashing
						  signal lamps of either color shall not go on and stop signal arm shall not
						  extend.
D)
Close and secure the service door. Actuate the
						  alternately flashing signal system by hand or foot control. A yellow pilot lamp
						  in the view of the driver and the yellow alternately flashing signals shall go
						  on.
E)
Desecure but do not open the service door. The yellow
						  pilot and the yellow alternately flashing signals shall go off. A red pilot
						  lamp in the view of the driver and the red alternately flashing signals shall
						  go on. The stop signal arm shall extend.
F)
Fully open the service door. The red pilot and red
						  signals shall remain on and the stop arm shall remain extended.
G)
Close but do not secure the service door. The red pilot
						  and red signals shall remain on and the stop arm shall remain extended.
H)
Open the service door. The red pilot and red signals
						  shall remain on and the stop arm remain extended.
I)
Close and secure the service door. The red pilot and
						  red signals shall go off and the stop arm shall retract.
J)
Open the service door. Alternately flashing signals of
						  either color shall not go on and the stop arm shall not extend.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Flashing lights do not function properly; broken lens
						  or improper lens color. Pilot lights do not function.
7) Headlights
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Shall have at least two headlamps with at least one
						  mouted on each side of the front of the bus. Lamp body must be securely
						  attached. Lenses, reflectors, bulbs, etc., must be in good condition, properly
						  aimed and fill required intensity. Check for bulb burnout. Verify high and low
						  beans are functioning. Shall conform to federal standards. (
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						  CFR 571.108 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Headlights do not meet requirements. High bean/low beam
						  do not function.
8) Interior
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Adequate to illuminate aisles, step well, and emergency
						  passageways.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Interior lights do not provide adequate lighting;
						  cracked or broken lenses; improper color.
9) License Plate
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Adequate white light to illuminate license plate. (
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						  CFR 571.108 ) May be combined with one of the
						  tail lights.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
License plate light does not provide adequate lighting;
						  cracked or broken lenses; improper color.
10) Parking Lights
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Shall be one lamp on each side; white or amber color. (
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						  CFR 571.108 )
All buses 80 or more inches in overall width which are
						  equipped with side marker lamps, clearance lamps, and intermediate side marker
						  lamps are exempt from having parking lights. However, if vehicle is equipped
						  with parking lights, they must be operational. (
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						  CFR 571.108 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Parking lights do not meet requirements; improper
						  color; cracked or broken lenses.
11) Sidemarker, Left
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Two lamps: one amber at front and one red at rear,
						  ounted as high as practicable. Shall conform to federal standards. (
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						  CFR 571.108 )
Exception: A bus manufactured in August 1974 or earlier
						  is exempt.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Left marker lights do not meet requirements; do not
						  function properly; improper color; cracked or broken lenses.
12) Sidemarker, Right
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Two lamps: one amber at front and one red at rear,
						  mounted as high as practicable. Shall conform to federal standards. (
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						  CFR 571.108 )
Exception: A bus manufactured in August 1974 or earlier
						  is exempt.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Right marker lights do not meet requirements; improper
						  color; cracked or broken lenses.
13) Step Well
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
At least the nosings of the service entrance steps and
						  the floor around the stepwell shall be automatically illuminated with white
						  light when the ignition is on and the service door is open.
No lamp shall be installed so as to shine directly into
						  the eyes of a pupil moving through the service entrance and looking at the
						  service steps.
Exception: On a bus with chassis (incomplete vehicle)
						  manufactured in March 1977 or earlier, a stepwell light that does not
						  illuminate all the step nosings or does not illuminate the floor around the
						  service entranceway may be used.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Step well light does not meet requirements; improper
						  color; cracked or broken lenses.
14) Stop
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Two red lights mounted at same height and as high as
						  practicable below window line. Seven inch minimum diameter or 19 square inches.
						  Not less than three feet apart laterally. Must conform to federal standards. (
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						  CFR 571.108 )
For buses manufactured on or after September 1, 1993
						  with an overall width of less than 80 inches, a high mounted stop lamp is
						  required (may be two lamps).
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Stop lights do not meet requirements; improper color;
						  cracked or broken lenses; do not function properly.
15) Strobe (optional)
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
If installed, lamp must comply with following
						  requirements:
A)
One per bus;
B)
Shall emit white or bluish/white light;
C)
Shall be visible from any direction;
D)
Shall flash 60 to 120 times per minute;
E)
Shall be visible in normal sunlight;
F)
Mounted at or behind center of rooftop and equal
						  distance from each side. (Section 12-815 of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment
						  Law)
Distance from rear will be calculated by measuring
						  height of filament and multiplying same by 30 inches (i.e., filament height x
						  30 = distance from rear of bus where lamp is to be located.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
If installed, strobe does not meet installation
						  requirements; does not function properly; improper color; cracked or broken
						  lenses.
Shielding is present.
16) Tail
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Two red lights mounted with centers not less than 40
						  inches nor more than 50 inches from surface on which vehicle stands. Must
						  conform to federal standards. (
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						  CFR 571.108 )
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Tail lights do not meet requirements; do not function
						  properly; improper color; cracked or broken lenses.
17) Turn Signal, Left (armored)
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
"Armored" type amber clearance lamp mounted behind
						  driver's seat. Functions with regular turn signal.
Exception: All buses purchased prior to September 1974
						  are exempt from having left armored turn signals.
Exceptions: Buses with capacity rating of less than 33
						  passengers are exempt. Buses manufactured in August 1974 or earlier are exempt.
						  Buses that measure less than 80 inches wide or 20 feet long are exempt.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Left turn signal does not meet requirements; does not
						  function properly; improper color; cracked or broken lenses.
18) Turn Signal, Right (armored)
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
"Armored" type amber clearance lamp mounted at
						  approximately seat level and rub rail height just to rear of service door.
						  Functions with regular turn signal lamps.
Exception: All buses purchased prior to September 1974
						  are exempt from have right armored turn signals.
Exceptions: Buses with capacity rating of less than 33
						  passengers are exempt. Buses manufactured in August 1974 or earlier are exempt.
						  Buses that measure less than 80 inches wide or 20 feet long are exempt.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Right turn signal does not meet requirements; does not
						  function properly; improper color; cracked or broken lenses.
19) Turn Signal, Front
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
One amber or white lens on each side, at or near the
						  front, at the same height and as far apart as practicable. Must meet federal
						  standard
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Operate turn signals and four-way warning hazards to
						  check performance of front and rear lights.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Front turn signal does not meet requirements; does not
						  function properly; improper color; cracked or broken lenses.
Four-way warning hazards do not operate
						  properly.
20) Turn Signal, Rear
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
One red or amber lens on each side at the same height
						  and as far apart as practicable below window. Must meet federal standard
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REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Rear turn signal does not meet requirements; improper
						  color; does not function properly; cracked or broken lenses.
e) LOCKED COMPARTMENT
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, and warning devices
						  may be stored either in a closed, unlocked compartment or under lock and key,
						  provided the locking device is connected with an automatic warning signal that
						  will alert driver when compartment is locked. The automatic alarm shall be both
						  audible and visible to the seated driver. The alarm shall alert the driver when
						  the engine is running and the compartment is locked and cannot be readily
						  opened without using a tool, key, or combination. An alarm cut-off or "squelch"
						  control is prohibited.
Each safety item inside the compartment shall be named
						  on the outside of the compartment cover, or door. In addition, a RED CROSS
						  formed of five equal squares shall be displayed on the cover when he first aid
						  kit is inside the compartment.
Exception: A bus with chassis manufactured in March
						  1977 or earlier need not have a visible alarm.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Locked compartment is not readily accessible to driver;
						  lettering or identification missing; alarm does not function properly when
						  compartment is locked and vehicle is running.