Pennsylvania Code
Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION
Part I - Department of Transportation
Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions
Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics
Chapter 171 - SCHOOL BUSES AND SCHOOL VEHICLES
Subchapter C - SCHOOL BUS BODY STANDARDS
Section 171.42 - Aisle

Universal Citation: 67 PA Code ยง 171.42

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

The requirements for the aisles of a school bus are as follows:

(1) Minimum clearance of aisles shall be at least 30 centimeters-11 3/4 inches-wide. Aisles shall be unobstructed at all times.

(2) The seat backs shall be slanted sufficiently to give aisle clearance of 15 inches at tops of seat backs.

(3) Emergency doors shall be accessible by an aisle at least 30 centimeters-11 3/4 inches-wide.

The provisions of this §171.42 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 4103, 4551-4553 and 6103.

This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 171.92 (relating to aisles); and 67 Pa. Code § 171.144 (relating to seating).

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