Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
Title14 Motor Vehicles. Use of the Highway by Vehicles. Gasoline |
SubTitle14-275a-1_14-275a-87. Minimum Requirements for Type II (Type 2) School Bus Construction and Equipment |
Sec.14-275a-63. Restraining barriers
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(a) A padded restraining barrier the same height as the seat backs shall be placed between the driver's seat and the left front seat so as not to interfere with the fore and aft adjustment of the driver's seat and shall extend the width of the left front seat back. The bottom of the restraining barrier padding shall be no more than fourteen (14) inches above the floor.
(b) A padded restraining barrier the same height as the seat backs shall be installed with a kick panel ahead of the right front seat. The kick panel shall not restrict the entrance passageway to less than twenty-two (22) inches measured eighteen (18) inches above the floor. The panel shall extend from the barrier to within two (2) inches of the floor and shall cover the entire area adjacent to the step well. The kick panel shall be positioned or flanged to avoid having its lower edge extended over the stepwell, and may be fastened to the floor.
(Adopted effective May 2, 2007)