Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 92 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MINIMUM EQUIPMENT STANDARDS AND SAFETY INSPECTION CRITERIA FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES
Section 92-92-006 - Small Vehicle (General) Minimum Equipment Standards

Universal Citation: 92 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 92 § 006

Current through March 20, 2024

006.01 Construction.

006.01A The small vehicle shall be of closed integral body type.

006.01B The small vehicle shall have a wheel base of 100 inches or more.

006.01C Body shall be all steel or of a metal at least equivalent in strength to steel.

006.01D Body interior such as headliner, interior door, and side panels shall be lined with a protective material.

006.02 Equipment. The small vehicle shall be equipped with:

006.02A Four-wheel brakes properly adjusted to efficiently stop vehicle when fully loaded.

006.02B Park brake adequate to hold vehicle when stopped on incline.

006.02C Two windshield wipers.

006.02D Rearview mirrors - one inside and one outside on left side, one outside on right.

006.02E Two tail lights.

006.02F Two stop lights.

006.02G Multiple beam halogen headlights (including indicator light).

006.02H Switch to raise or lower headlight beam.

006.02I Directional signals - front and rear (including indicator lights).

006.02J Adequate horn.

006.02K Interior adjustable sun shield.

006.02L Adequate heater and defroster.

006.02M Laminated safety glass in the windshield and tempered safety glass in other windows is permissible.

006.02N Seat belts/occupant protection systems for the driver and all passengers. Child passenger restraint systems shall be provided for passengers as required by Sections 60-6,266 and 60-6,267 R.R.S.

006.02O Two way electronic voice communication system which can be used at any point on the vehicle's route. This may be after market provided.

006.03 Safety Equipment.

006.03A The small vehicle shall be equipped with one (1) dry chemical type fire extinguisher with a minimum capacity of 2 ½ pounds (approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.) with at least a total rating of 2A10-B:C.

006.03B The small vehicle shall be equipped with one first aid kit. (See Appendix B.)

006.03C The small vehicle shall have a removable and moisture proof body fluid clean-up kit. It shall be identified as a body fluid clean-up kit. (See Appendix C.)

006.03D The small vehicle shall carry three (3) red and orange emergency reflective triangles, in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 125, Warning Devices.

006.03E Small vehicles, when used to transport handicapped children, must be equipped with support or restraining devices that meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in effect on date of manufacture.

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