S.D. Admin. R. 24:06:07:07

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 24:06:07:07 - Exits - Emergency

Emergency exits for a school bus must meet the following requirements:

(1) Emergency doors and other emergency exits must comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 217;

(2) Additional emergency door requirements are as follows:

(a) The words "EMERGENCY DOOR" in letters at least two inches high must be placed at the top of or directly above the emergency door or on the door in the metal panel above the top glass, both inside and outside of the bus;

(b) In addition to the audible warning required on emergency doors by FMVSS 217, all other emergency exits, except roof hatches, must be protected with an audible warning.

S.D. Admin. R. 24:06:07:07

22 SDR 61, effective 11/9/1995; 33 SDR 152, effective 4/5/2007; 38 SDR 58, effective 10/17/2011; 44 SDR 43, effective 9/13/2017

General Authority: SDCL 13-29-2, 13-29-6.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-29-2, 13-29-6.

Reference: "Emergency Exits" pages 39 and 40 of the National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures, 2015 Edition. Copies may be obtained from www.ncstonline.org. Cost: $55.