- a) If the tram is used where other vehicular traffic is present, each car shall be equipped so as to prevent passengers from getting on or off except at designated stops.
- b) Each tram car shall be equipped with a signal system complying to Section 6000.140.
- c) The driver shall not start the tram until all passengers are seated.
- d) The maximum allowable side to side motion when the tram is in motion shall not exceed six inches.
e) All hitches must be equipped with safety chains:
- 1) To keep the tram together; and
- 2) To keep the wagon tongue from hitting the ground.
- f) Any axle extending beyond the face of the wheel shall be covered and/or guarded with a non-rotating shield.
- g) Passengers shall not have to step up or down more than 12 inches to enter or exit the car.
- h) Each loading/unloading area shall be fenced or otherwise guarded.
- i) If tram is operated after dusk, it shall be equipped with head, side and tail lights and loading/unloading area shall be suitably illuminated with either natural or artificial light to assure safe access and egress.
(Source: Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 13384, effective September 1, 1994)