6 CAR § 335-141 – Crossing control arm

(a)
1. (1) Buses shall be equipped with a crossing control arm mounted on the right side of the front bumper.
2. (2) This arm when opened shall extend in a line parallel with the body side and positioned on a line with the right-side front tire.
(b) All components of the crossing control arm and all connections shall be weatherproofed.
(c) The crossing control arm shall:
1. (1) Incorporate system connectors (electrical, vacuum, or air) at the gate; and
2. (2) Be easily removable to allow for towing of the bus.
(d) The crossing control arm shall meet or exceed SAE International J1133.
(e) The crossing control arm shall be:
1. (1) Constructed of noncorrosive or nonferrous material; or
2. (2) Treated in accordance with the body sheet metal specification (See 6 CAR § 335-153, Metal treatment).
(f) There shall be no sharp edges or projections that could cause hazard or injury to students.
(g) The crossing control arm shall extend approximately seventy inches (70”), measured from the bumper at the arm assembly attachment point, when in the extended position.
(h) The crossing control arm shall extend simultaneously with the stop arm or arms by means of the stop arm controls.
(i) An automatic recycling interrupt switch shall be installed for temporary disabling of the crossing control arm.
(j) The crossing control arm shall be equipped with a magnetic contact between the arm and front bumper except on air operated crossing controls.