Ill. Admin. Code tit. 92, § 442.250 - Identification/Lettering
a) Except where
otherwise required or allowed, lettering on the exterior of the body shall be
black against a national school bus glossy yellow background. All required
letters and numerals shall conform to Series "B", or heavier series, of the
Standard Alphabets for Highway Signs issued by the Federal Highway
Administration, Washington, D.C. 20591. Decals may be used instead of paint.
Signs, numbers, or lettering, other than those either required by Section
12-802 of the Code or this Part shall not be affixed permanently on either the
exterior or interior of the bus. Interior lettering shall contrast with its
background.
b) The words "SCHOOL
BUS" shall be displayed against a national school bus glossy yellow background
as high as practical and approximately centered on the front and rear of the
bus body, in letters at least 200 mm (8") high (see Section 12-802 of the
Code). These words may be painted on or applied to the bus body or displayed on
a sign firmly attached to or built into the body. The background of an
illuminated sign shall approximate the national school bus glossy yellow color
as closely as feasible.
c) A school
bus identification number, supplied by the purchaser, shall be displayed as
high as practical on the front and rear of the bus in numerals not less than
100 mm (4") high. Such number may be displayed on the sides of the bus as
specified by the purchaser. As an option, identification numbers may be located
on the rooftop.
d) Either the
owner's name or the school district number or both must be displayed on both
sides of the bus at least four inches high, approximately centered and as high
as practicable below the window line. (See Section 12-802 of the Code.) The
lettering must be located on one line.
e) The body and/or chassis manufacturer's
name, emblem, or other identification may be displayed, colorless or in any
color, on any unglazed surface of the bus so as not to be mistaken for the name
required in subsection (d) of this Section, and so as not to interfere with any
required letters or numerals.
f)
The words "EMPTY WEIGHT", or the abbreviation "EMPTY WT.", or the letters
"E.W.", followed by the empty weight of the bus (see Section
442.120 ), stated in
pounds, shall be displayed on the exterior of the body near the rear edge of
the service entrance in numerals and letters at least 50 mm (2") high (see
Section 12-802 of the Code).
Examples: |
EMPTY WEIGHT |
16,800 lb |
E.W. 16,800 lb |
g)
The word "CAPACITY", or the abbreviation "CAP.", and the rated passenger
capacity, as described in Section
442.214,
followed by the word "PASSENGERS", or the abbreviation "PASS.", shall be
displayed on the exterior of the body near the rear edge of the service
entranceway, and on the interior above the right portion of the windshield, in
numerals and letters at least 50 mm (2") high (see Section 12-802 of the
Code).
h) The words "NO STANDEES"
shall be displayed only on the interior above the windshield, approximately
opposite the aisle but to the right of the mirror and sun visor, in letters at
least 50 mm (2") high.
i) The words
"EMERGENCY DOOR" or "EMERGENCY EXIT" in letters at least 5 cm (2") high must be
displayed on the interior and exterior of the bus. "EMERGENCY DOOR" must be
displayed at the top of, or directly above, any emergency exit door. "EMERGENCY
EXIT" must be displayed at the top of, or directly above, or at the bottom of,
any emergency exit window. They may be displayed on a separate colorless
background (such as white, aluminum, or silver) that extends no more than 15 mm
(.6") above or below the words and no more than 25 mm (1") to the right or left
of the words.
j) A black arrow,
curved or straight, at least 150 mm (5.9 ") in length and 15 mm (.6") in width,
showing the direction each exterior emergency exit release mechanism is to be
moved to open the emergency exit, shall be painted or permanently affixed on
the exterior yellow portion of the bus within 150 mm (5.9") of each release
mechanism.
k) An arrow showing the
direction each interior emergency exit release mechanism is to be moved to open
the emergency exit shall be painted or permanently affixed on the interior of
the bus within 150 mm (5.9") of each emergency exit release mechanism. Each
interior arrow shall contrast with its background and, where suitable space is
limited, may be smaller than the exterior arrow(s) but must be
conspicuous.
l) Alternate Fuel
1) If the bus uses alternate fuel (e.g.,
propane, CNG), the vehicle must be marked with an identifying decal. Such decal
shall be diamond shaped with white or silver scotchlite letters one inch in
height and a stroke of the brush at least 1/4 inch wide on a black background
with a white or silver scotchlite border bearing either the words or letters:
"PROPANE" = If propelled by liquefied petroleum gas other than liquefied natural gas; or
"CNG" = If propelled by compressed natural gas. The sign or decal shall be maintained in good legible condition.
2) The alternate fuel decal shall be
displayed near the rear bumper and visible from the rear of the vehicle.
(Section 12-704.3 of the Code)
m) The vehicle's length (rounded up to
nearest whole foot) must be displayed on or adjacent to the interior bulkhead
clearly within the driver's view. (For example: vehicle length of 39.1 feet
will be displayed as 40 feet.) Each letter or numeral must be at least two
inches high and black in color. The measurement must be taken from the front
bumper to the rear bumper.
n) A
"Stop Line" in contrasting color is required between 5.9 and 6.1 inches below
the top of each side window opening. The line shall be located between each
window that slides downward.
o) The
decal described in this subsection (o) is required to be displayed on every
school bus registered in Illinois. The school bus manufacturer may elect to
apply the decal at the time the school bus is manufactured or the decal may be
applied by the school bus owner after the school bus is purchased. A white
decal with black lettering and numerals that measure one inch high must be
displayed on the rear of the bus. The decal must display the words TO REPORT
ERRATIC DRIVING followed by the area code and phone number of the bus owner.
The decal shall be located on the rear window glazing below the rear seat back,
on the bus body below the window line, or on the rear bumper. The decal must be
visible to the motoring public from the rear of the bus and cannot obstruct any
required lettering or numerals. The decal cannot be located on any emergency
door glazing or any emergency window glazing. Magnetic signs are not allowed.
(See P.A. 95-0176, effective January 1, 2008.)
p) The decals described in this subsection
(p) are required to be displayed on every school bus registered in Illinois if
an audio and/or visual recording will be made of the interior of the school
bus. The school bus manufacturer may elect to apply the decals at the time the
school bus is manufactured or the decals may be applied by the school bus owner
after the school bus is purchased. Two white decals with black lettering
measuring one inch high shall be displayed, one on the exterior of the service
(e.g., entrance) door or on the bus body adjacent to the service door if the
door is not adequate to accommodate the decal and a second on the front
interior bulkhead. The decals shall serve as a notice of audio and/or visual
recordings. The exterior decal must not be located on any service door glazing
and the interior decal must not obstruct any other required lettering on the
bulkhead. Magnetic signs are not allowed. (See P.A. 95-0352, effective August
23, 2007.)
Notes
Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 18305, effective November 14, 2008
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