1 Colo. Code Regs. § 301-25-13.0

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024

Section 1 CCR 301-25-13.0 - Bumpers

13.1 Front bumper shall:

13.01(a) Be at least 3/16 inch thick of pressed steel channel, one-piece construction with a minimum of eight-inch width (high), except Type A buses under 14,500 GVWR.

13.01(b) Be of extended design to offer maximum protection of fender lines without permitting snagging or hooking.

13.01(c) Be attached to the frame and extend forward of the grille, headlights, fender, or hood sections to provide maximum protection.

13.01(d) Be of sufficient strength to ensure that the front of the bus may be lifted by means of a bumper-type jack without permanent deformation of the bumper.

13.2 Rear bumper shall:

13.02(a) Be of pressed steel channel or equivalent material, at least 3/16 inch thick, and shall be a minimum of eight inches wide (high) on Type A buses and shall be a minimum of 9 1/2 inches (high) on Type B, C and D buses.

13.02(b) Be wrapped around the back corners of the bus and extend forward at least 12 inches from the rear-most point of the body at the floor line.

13.02(c) Be fastened to chassis frame side rails in such a manner as to develop the full strength of the bumper section from a rear or side impact. Bracing materials shall have an impact ratio comparable to that of the bumper material and shall be fastened at the ends and radii of the bumper, attached to the side of the frame only, and not to the body at any point.

13.02(d) Extend beyond the rear-most part of the body surface at least 1-inch, measured at floor lines.

13.02(e) Not allow spaces, projections, or cutouts that will permit a hand-hold or foot-hold.

13.02(f) Have the front ends enclosed by end caps or other protective metal or have the ends rounded or tucked in and shall be free from sharp edges or projections likely to cause injury or snagging.

13.02(g) Have a gasket, rubber, or equivalent, installed to close the opening between the top of the rear bumper and body metal.

13.02(h) Be of sufficient strength to permit being pushed by another vehicle of similar size. The bumper shall be of sufficient strength to ensure that the rear of the bus may be lifted by means of a bumper-type jack without permanent deformation of the bumper.

13.3 Bumper stickers and/or signage are considered advertising. Consistent with Rule 30.09(a) of these rules, advertising must have prior written CDE approval.

13.03(a) One bumper sticker, no larger than 3.75 inches by 15 inches, may be included on the rear bumper of school transportation vehicles.

13.03(b) An American flag sticker, no larger than 7 inches by 11 inches, may be included on school transportation vehicles, consistent with the limitations outlined in Rule 30.09(a), of these Rules.

13.03(c) Bumper stickers and/or signage shall not be located in the rear windows of the school transportation vehicles.

13.03(d) Bumper stickers and/or signage that do not comply with the above exemptions will need to be remediated.

1 CCR 301-25-13.0

38 CR 07, April 10, 2015, effective 4/30/2015

46 CR 14, July 25, 2023, effective 8/14/2023

47 CR 19, October 10, 2024, effective 10/30/2024