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 92-92-011 - Minimum Safety Inspection Criteria for Vehicles for Transporting Children In Mobile Seating Devices

Universal Citation: 92 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 92 § 011

Current through March 20, 2024

011.01 Vehicles must generally comply with minimum standards and inspection criteria established for school buses and small vehicles, but with the modifications as listed below:

011.01A Special service entrance doors, and positive fastening devices that function properly and a red flashing signal that functions properly.

011.01B A power lift that is covered with non-skid materials. (Exception - a ramp may be substituted.)

011.01C A steel ramp provided with a restraining device to prohibit mobile device from rolling off platform.

011.01D Fastening devices for mobile devices that attach securely to floor or walls.

011.01E Restraining devices shall be provided.

011.01F A light inside the vehicle which functions properly.

011.01G Grab handles shall be provided that are installed properly.

011.01H Restraining devices for handicapped transport shall be available that meet FMVSS 213 , Hood Latch System.

011.02 Wheelchair lift shall function as designed and is operable.

011.03 Platform lift manufactured after 4/1/05 must meet all of the following criteria:

011.03A Jacking prevention;

011.03B Manual Backup operating mode;

011.03C Interlocks to prevent forward or rearward mobility of the vehicle unless lift is stowed;

011.03D Wheelchair retention device;

011.03E Platform outer barrier and inner roll stop.

011.04 No hydraulic lines shall be leaking during lift operation.

011.05 Wheelchair restraint system shall be complete and properly installed. No loose or damaged parts shall be in use.

011.06 All required wheelchair occupant restraint systems shall be in compliance with FMVSS 571.222.

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