Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Public Safety
Title R714 - Highway Patrol
Rule R714-162 - Equipment Standards for Heavy Motor Vehicle, Trailer and Bus Safety Inspections
Section R714-162-20 - School Bus

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 714-162-20

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) When examining a school bus, the inspector shall:

(a) check the front and rear loading lights for proper operation and condition; and
(i) advise the owner when any lens is cracked or broken; and

(ii) issue a rejection inspection certificate when any amber or red loading light on the front or rear fail to operate;

(b) check each stop arm for proper operation; and
(i) advise the owner when there is an air leak from the bellows; and

(ii) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) the stop arm fails to extend or retract; or

(B) more than 50% of the stop arm lights are inoperative;

(c) visually check the convex cross view mirror for a clear view of the front bumper and area in front of the bus from the driver's position, and inspect for stable mounting, cracks, and sharp edges; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) the exterior cross view mirror is missing;

(B) the mirror will not maintain a set position; or

(C) the mirror is cracked, broken, has sharp edges, is pitted or clouded to the extent vision is obscured;

(d) check emergency exit windows for proper operation; and
(i) advise the owner when the emergency exit window warning device does not operate, if equipped; and

(ii) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) an emergency exit window does not open freely or completely; or

(B) an emergency exit window is obstructed;

(e) check emergency exit doors for proper operation; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) the emergency exit door warning device does not operate, if equipped;

(B) the emergency exit door does not open freely or completely;

(C) the emergency exit door is obstructed, including when the retractable seat bottom does not automatically retract and stay in the retracted position; or

(D) any emergency exit door is equipped with a padlock or non-OEM locking device, not including an interlock system;

(f) check tire load rating; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when the tire load rating is less than the required tire load rating on bus data plate;

(g) check the fire extinguisher, aisle clearance, handrails and seat or barriers; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) the fire extinguisher has been discharged or is missing;

(B) the aisle is not clear of obstructions or the center aisle strip is missing or not secured;

(C) the left side handrail is missing, has a portion of the handrail that is completely unattached from its securement position, or if it does not meet OEM specifications;

(D) any seat cushion or seat assembly is completely unattached from the structure that secures it;

(E) any seat or barrier material is defective so that it compromises the integrity of occupant protection and compartmentalization;

(F) the driver's seat fails to adjust or hold proper adjustment; or

(G) any part of the driver's safety restraint assembly is missing, not properly installed, or is so defective as to prevent proper securement;

(h) check the step well, floors, and panels; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) any part of the step well or support structure is damaged;

(B) there is a step well condition that would present a tripping hazard;

(C) the floor pan or inner panels have excessive perforated areas or openings sufficient to cause a hazard to an occupant; or

(D) any panel, such as ceiling, side, or wheel well, protrudes, has sharp edges, or is not secured, to the point that may cause injuries; and

(i) check body exterior; and
(i) issue a rejection inspection certificate when:
(A) any school bus body part is loose, torn, dislocated, or protruding from the surface of the bus and creates a hazard; or

(B) a school bus is any color other than school-bus yellow.

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