Section 300.355. Crossing gate.

 

(1)  All school buses shall have a crossing gate installed by May 1, 2004.

(2)  The crossing gate shall be mounted on the right side of the front bumper and shall open to 90 degrees.

(3)  The crossing gate shall meet or exceed SAE J1133. The crossing gate shall be constructed of noncorrosive or nonferrous material or treated in accordance with body sheet metal specifications and shall have no sharp edges or projections that could cause hazard or injury to students. The color may be yellow, black, silver or gray.

(4)  The crossing control arm shall extend a minimum of 70 inches, measured from the bumper at the arm assembly attachment point, when in the extended position. The arm shall extend simultaneously with the stop arm by means of the stop arm controls.

(5)  An automatic recycling interrupt switch may be installed for temporary disabling of the crossing control arm. An electromagnetic device may be installed to stabilize the arm when in the stored position.

CR 03-116 : cr. Register April 2004 No. 580 , eff. 5-1-04.