Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 443 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR TYPE II SCHOOL BUSES › Appendix J - Stop Signal Arm Panel through Trash Container (Optional)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) STOP SIGNAL ARM PANEL
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
A stop signal arm panel must be installed on the left
						  side of the bus and may be operated either manually or mechanically. Decals may
						  be used in lieu of painting.
Buses manufactured on or after September 1, 1992 must
						  be equipped with an octagon-shaped semaphore which meet the requirements listed
						  below under "Octagon."
Buses manufactured prior to September 1, 1992 may
						  either be equipped with an octagon-shaped semaphore which meets the
						  requirements listed below under "Octagon" or a hexagon shaped semaphore which
						  meets the requirements listed below under "Hexagon."
Octagon - The arm shall be an octagon-shaped semaphore
						  which measures at least 450 mm x 450 mm (17.72 inches x 17.72 inches) in
						  diameter. The arm shall be red on both sides with a white border at least 12 mm
						  (.47 inches) wide on both sides. The arm shall have the word "STOP" displayed
						  in white uppercase letters on both sides. The letters shall be at least 150 mm
						  (5.9 inches) in height and have a stroke width of at least 20 mm (.79
						  inches).
The stop signal arm shall comply with either (a) or (b)
						  below:
i)
The entire surface of both sides of the arm can be
						  reflectorized to meet
						  49 CFR
						  571.131; or
ii)
Each side of the arm shall have at least two red lamps
						  centered on the vertical centerline of the stop arm. One lamp shall be located
						  at the extreme top of the arm and the other at its extreme bottom. The lamps
						  shall light and flash alternately when stop signal arm is extended and likewise
						  turn off and stop flashing when arm is closed. (
						  49 CFR
						  571.131 ) (See Section 443.Illustration A for
						  examples.)
Hexagon - The arm shall be a hexagon shaped semaphore
						  approximately 18 inches wide and 18 inches long and of 16 gauge metal. The stop
						  signal arm panel shall have the "STOP" painted on both sides in white letters
						  at least six inches high with a brush stroke approximately 
						  7/8 inch
						  wide. The word "STOP" shall be painted on a panel with red background of
						  approximately 8 inches by 16 inches. Remaining area of stop signal arm blade is
						  to be painted white with a band of white border at least 1/2 inch wide painted
						  from and rear on both sides as contrast. White portion of stop arm signal shall
						  be reflectorized or shall have double-faced lamps with red lens approximately
						  four inches in diameter located in the top and bottommost position of the
						  blade. These lamps shall light and flash alternately when stop arm is extended
						  and likewise turn off and stop flashing when arm is closed. (Section 12-803 of
						  the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law) (See Section 443.Illustration A for
						  examples.)
Optional: Strobe lamps are acceptable on stop arm
						  panels.
Optional: Additional stop signal arm panels must be
						  located on the left side of the bus. Additional panels must operate in
						  conjunction with the required panel and meet all stop signal arm panel
						  requirements except as follows. The additional panel must not contain any
						  lights, markings or reflective material on the forward side of the panel. The
						  additional panel must be located in the rear half of the bus adjacent to the
						  rearmost window.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Stop signal arm panel is in poor condition (i.e.,
						  faded, peeling, or rusted); lights do not operate properly (if installed); is
						  not securely attached; is not operating properly; does not meet requirements;
						  is missing.
b) STORAGE COMPARTMENT (optional)
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Covered, fire-resistant container securely fastened of
						  adequate strength and capacity for tire chains and tools for minor emergency
						  repairs.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
If installed, storage compartment does not meet
						  requirements.
c) SUN VISOR
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Shall be interior, adjustable and not less than five
						  inches by 16 inches. Must be installed above windshield.
Not required to be transparent, but must not interfere
						  with view of interior rear view mirror.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Sun visor does not meet requirements.
d) SUSPENSION
1) Shocks
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Equipped with front and rear heavy-duty, double acting
						  shock absorbers.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Shocks are missing, broken, or have severe leakage (not
						  slight dampness) occurs. Mounting bolts or mounts are broken or loose, or
						  rubber bushing is partially or completely missing.
2) Springs
A) Coil
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Visually inspect:
i)
Spring
ii)
Control arms
iii)
Torque arms (rear)
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Coil is missing, disconnected, broken, loose bushings,
						  welded or damaged.
B) Leaf
With use of a pry bar and using frame as a pivot,
						  attempt to pry front and rear spring attachments and check for movement. Front
						  of vehicle must be jacked up on chassis for checking front suspension. Visually
						  inspect:
i)
Springs
ii)
Shackles
iii)
Hangers
iv)
U-bolts
v)
Center bolts
vi)
Bushings or pivot
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Springs are missing or broken. Shackles or "U" bolts
						  worn or loose. Center bolt in springs sheared or broken. Steering stops allow
						  tire to rub on frame or metal.
Any leaves are cracked or missing. Any shackle, shackle
						  pins, hangers, or "U" bolts are worn, loose, or missing.
C) Torsion Bar (Stabilizer Bar)
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Visually inspect:
i)
Torsion
ii)
Mounting brackets
iii)
Control arms
iv)
Torque arms (if applicable - rear)
v)
Stabilizer bar(s) (if applicable)
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Torsion bar missing, disconnected, broken, loose,
						  welded, or damaged.
e) TOW HOOKS (optional)
1) Front
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
A front tow hook must not extend beyond the front of
						  the front bumper. Each front tow hook not fastened securely to the chassis
						  frame shall be connected to the frame by suitable braces.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Tow hook(s) extend beyond bumper; not securely
						  attached.
2) Rear
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Any tow hook(s) installed on the rear shall be attached
						  or braced to the chassis frame or to an equivalent structural member of an
						  integral type bus. A tow hook must not extend beyond the rear face of the rear
						  bumper.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Tow hook(s) extend beyond bumper; not securely
						  attached.
f) TRASH CONTAINER (optional)
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
A trash container may be present. If present, it must
						  be securely stored in the vehicle and must not obstruct any aisle.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Optional trash container does not meet
						  requirements.