California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 2 - Department of the California Highway Patrol
Chapter 6.5 - Motor Carrier Safety
Article 9 - Additional Equipment Requirements for School Buses
Section 1283 - Emergency Exits Type 2 School Buses
Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 1283
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Type 2 school buses constructed on and after July 1, 1970, shall have at least one emergency exit to the rear of a line drawn crosswise to the bus directly to the rear of the driver's seat. When the required emergency exit is not located at the rear of the bus, emergency exits shall be provided on both the left and right sides. Emergency exits shall provide at least 564 sq in. of escape area with a minimum dimension of 12 in.
1. For prior history, see Register 78, No. 33.
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