Section 300.32. Bumpers.

 

(1)  The front bumper of type A-I, B, C or D buses shall have not less than an 8-inch face and shall extend between the frame rails as a minimum. The bumper shall be of sufficient strength and be positioned to permit pushing a vehicle of similar weight without distortion to the bumper, chassis, or body.

(2)  The rear bumper of type A-I, B, C or D buses shall have not less than an 8-inch face and shall wrap around the rear corners of the body to a point at least 12 inches forward. The bumper shall be of sufficient strength and shall be positioned to permit the bus to be pushed without distortion to either the bumper or the bus body. There shall be no more than 1/2 inch space between the bumper and the body. Protective material may be utilized to fill all or part of the required l/2 inch space.

(3)  Type A-II buses shall be equipped with bumpers on the front and on the rear.

Cr. Register, February, 1983, No. 326 , eff. 3-1-83; am. (1), (2), Register, February, 1995, No. 470 , eff. 3-1-95; am. (1) to (3), Register, December, 1997, No. 504 , eff. 1-1-98.