Trans 301.20 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82.
Trans 301.21
Trans 301.21 Fuel tank and fuel system integrity. Trans 301.21(2)
(2) All fuel lines shall be fastened in a manner that will prevent wear.
Trans 301.21 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1),
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.22(1)(1)
In addition to the requirements under
49 CFR 393.77, a heater shall maintain an inside temperature of not less than 50
° fahrenheit throughout the HSV at average minimum January temperatures as established by the U.S. department of commerce, weather bureau, for the area in which the bus is to be operated.
Trans 301.22(2)
(2) The heater hose shall be adequately supported to guard against excessive wear or abrasion and may not interfere with or restrict the driver. Heater hose or lines inside the driver or passenger compartment shall be shielded to prevent accidental contact by driver or passengers.
Trans 301.22 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am.
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.23(1)(1)
Every HSV originally equipped with any of the following instruments, warning devices, or gauges shall be maintained with that equipment or a comparable replacement in good working condition:
Trans 301.23(1)(a)
(a) Air pressure or vacuum, where air or vacuum brakes are used with low energy supply warning system.
Trans 301.23(2)
(2) The gauges or instruments shall be mounted in such a manner that each is clearly visible to the seated driver.
Trans 301.23 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; r. and recr. (1) (intro.), am. (1) (a),
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.24(1)(1)
The interior of an HSV shall be free of all unnecessary projections likely to cause injury. This standard requires inner lining on ceilings and walls.
Trans 301.24(2)
(2) The interior of the HSV shall be kept free of litter or debris.
Trans 301.24 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1), r. (2) and (3), renum. (4) to be (2) and am.,
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.25(1)(1)
The lights, lamps, and reflectors required for an HSV shall conform to the requirements for color, position and type under
49 CFR 393.9 to
393.26, and required by ch.
347, Stats.
Trans 301.25(2)
(2) All lights and lamps shall be operational and the reflectors may not be damaged or broken.
Trans 301.25 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am.
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.26(1)(1)
HSV mirrors shall comply with the requirements of
49 CFR 571.111. In addition, every HSV with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds shall have an interior rearview mirror at least 6 x 30 inches overall. There shall also be 2 exterior clear view outside rearview mirrors, one to the left and one to the right of the driver. Area of each mirror shall be not less than 50 square inches overall. Each mirror shall be firmly supported and adjustable to give driver clear views past left rear and right rear of vehicle. The right outside mirror mounts shall include a side angle adjustable convex mirror to provide an additional close-in field of vision located so as not to reduce the visual field of the flat surfaced mirror below 50 square inches, or as an option, have a front mounted mirror; these shall provide a view from the service door rearward.
Trans 301.26(2)
(2) Each HSV with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less shall have:
Trans 301.26(2)(b)
(b) Two outside rearview mirrors. One shall be on the right side and one on the left side of the vehicle.
Trans 301.26(3)
(3) Every HSV except an automobile or station wagon transporting minors shall be equipped with a 7 inch cross-view mirror providing a reflection of the road from the front bumper to a point where direct observation is possible.
Trans 301.26(4)
(4) Mirrors which are cracked, broken, or clouded shall be replaced.
Trans 301.26 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1),
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.27(1)(1)
Every HSV shall have all openings between the engine and passenger compartments adequately sealed to prevent engine fumes from entering the passenger compartment. Every HSV shall have doors which have a weathershield or weatherstrip to prevent drafts, or inclement weather from entering the vehicle.
Trans 301.27(2)
(2) Every HSV shall be free of rust or rusted areas which could permit the entrance of foreign substance into the interior of the vehicle.
Trans 301.27 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1),
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.28(1)(1)
Every HSV originally manufactured to federal and state school bus standards with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds shall comply with the following requirements:
Trans 301.28(1)(a)
(a) There shall be one rub rail located approximately at seat level which shall extend from the rear side of the service door to the rear of the vehicle and one rub rail located on the left side from the front to the rear.
Trans 301.28(1)(b)
(b) There shall be one rub rail located between the floor line and 9 inches above the floor line. It shall extend over the same longitudinal distance as the upper rub rail, except where it meets the wheel housing, and which may terminate at the radii of the right and left rear corners.
Trans 301.28(1)(c)
(c) Rub rails shall be constructed of 16 gauge longitudinally corrugated or ribbed steel of at least 4 inch width. Each rub rail flange shall be attached at each body post. Pressed-in or snap-on rails are not permitted.
Trans 301.28(2)
(2) An HSV with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less is not required to have rub rails.
Trans 301.28 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1) (intro.) and (2),
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.29(1)(1)
All seats shall be forward facing and securely fastened to that part or parts of the body which support them. A passenger seat cushion retention system shall be employed to prevent passenger seat cushions from disengaging from seat frames in event of accident.
Trans 301.29(2)
(2) The top corners and at least 10 inches of the top of the back surface of the seat backs shall be padded sufficiently to reduce the likelihood of injury. Hand holds may be incorporated on a seat back. These holds are exempt from the padding requirement.
Trans 301.29(3)
(3) For purposes of this subsection, a “foldaway seat" is a single or double seat designed so the seat back folds down or the seat bottom folds up and includes seats where the entire folded assembly may lock securely along the interior wall of the vehicle. Foldaway seats shall comply with the requirements in
49 CFR 571.207. A “flip-up seat" may be used at a side emergency door location. A flip-up seat shall conform to the following requirements:
Trans 301.29(3)(a)
(a) The automatic flip-up seat shall be designed and constructed to inhibit passenger limbs from becoming lodged between the seat cushion and seat back.
Trans 301.29(3)(b)
(b) The working mechanism under the seat shall be covered to eliminate any tripping hazard.
Trans 301.29(3)(c)
(c) The bottom of the flip-up seat shall be covered with sheet metal or other material of equal strength and durability and any sharp edges padded to prevent injury or snagging clothing.
Trans 301.29(3)(d)
(d) The seat shall be designed and constructed to rise to a vertical position automatically when not occupied.
Trans 301.29(4)
(4) All passengers aboard an HSV shall be seated in a permanently mounted seat. The department shall interpret the removable seat in a van as being a permanently mounted seat. This subsection does not apply to persons transported in a wheelchair or some other device which would make this provision impractical.
Trans 301.29(5)
(5) Rear or center facing seats in a station wagon are not permitted.
Trans 301.29 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (2) and (4), r. and recr. (3), cr. (5),
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.30(2)
(2) Service door shall be so designed as to prevent accidental opening.
Trans 301.30(3)
(3) In a vehicle of more than 10,000 pounds GVWR, the lower as well as upper panels shall be of safety glass as follows:
Trans 301.30(3)(a)
(a) The bottom of the lower glass panel may not be more than 35 inches from the ground when vehicle is unloaded.
Trans 301.30(3)(b)
(b) The upper glass shall be hermetically sealed or the vehicle shall be equipped with a defrosting device to assure the driver has a clear view out of the service door glass.
Trans 301.30 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; renum. (1) to be Trans 301.03 (8) and am., renum. (2) to (4) to be (1) to (3) and am. (3),
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.31
Trans 301.31 Steering. All components and linkages for the steering system shall be properly maintained.
Trans 301.31 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82.
Trans 301.32(1)(1)
The first step at the service door shall be not more than 18 inches above the ground when the vehicle is empty. The use of a portable step may not be considered in meeting this requirement.
Trans 301.32(2)
(2) The riser of the upper step at the service door shall be not more than 15 inches.
Trans 301.32(3)
(3) A grab handle not less than 10 inches in length shall be provided in an unobstructed location inside doorway to assist a person entering or leaving a HSV.
Trans 301.32(4)
(4) The surface of the steps shall be of nonskid material or construction.
Trans 301.32 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1),
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.33
Trans 301.33 Suspension system. In addition to conforming to the requirements under
49 CFR 393.207, all suspension parts, including mountings, shackles, U-bolts, airbags and all connecting air lines shall be maintained in good working order.
Trans 301.33 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; r. and recr.
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.34(1)(1)
The front and rear tires shall have tread depth of at least 2/32 inch around the entire periphery measured at 2 points no less than 15 inches apart in any major tread groove. Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds shall have front tires with a minimum of 4/32 inch tread depth and rear tires with a minimum of 2/32 inch tread depth.
Trans 301.34(2)
(2) An HSV may not be operated with regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels.
Trans 301.34(3)
(3) An HSV may not be operated with cuts or chunks missing exposing the cord, recaps peeled loose or off, or showing an indication of ply separation.
Trans 301.34(4)
(4) Tires of different size or ply rating may be used except that all tires on an axle shall be the same size and ply rating.
Trans 301.34 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (2) to (4),
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.35(1)
(1) All windows that open shall operate freely. Any side window latches shall be capable of holding the window securely in place in all positions.
Trans 301.35(2)
(2) All exposed edges shall be banded or ground to eliminate sharp or rough areas.
Trans 301.35(3)
(3) If an emergency window is originally equipped with an automatically operated, audible signal to indicate to the driver that the window is unlatched when the ignition is in the “on" position, no cut-off may be installed in the audible signal circuit.
Trans 301.35 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; r. and recr.
Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.36(1)(1)
In addition to the requirements for windshield wipers under
49 CFR 393.78, the windshield wiper system shall have at least 2 speeds or a variable speed motor.
Trans 301.36(2)
(2) If an HSV is originally equipped with a windshield washer system that provides fluid for the windshield wipers to clean the windshield, the system shall be maintained in operational condition.
