Sec.14-275a-32. Front bumper

(a) School buses shall be equipped with a front bumper. The front bumper shall be furnished by the chassis manufacturer unless there is a specific agreement between the chassis manufacturer and body manufacturer regarding the installation of such front bumper.

(b) Except for any Type A bus with a GVWR of 14,500 pounds or less, the front bumper shall be of pressed steel channel or equivalent material at least three sixteenths (3/16) inches thick and not less than eight (8) inches wide (high). The front bumper for a Type A bus as described herein may be supplied by the original equipment manufacturer. It shall extend beyond the forward most part of the body, grille, hood and fenders and shall extend to the outer edges of the fenders at the bumper's top line.

(c) The front bumper, except breakaway bumper ends, shall be of sufficient strength to permit pushing a vehicle of equal gross vehicle weight without permanent distortion to the bumper, chassis or body.

(d) Optional tow eyes, hooks or other devices may be furnished by the manufacturer. Tow eyes, hooks or other devices furnished on the rear, shall be installed in accordance with the chassis manufacturer's specifications and shall not project beyond the rear bumper.

(Adopted effective May 2, 2007)