- a) No bus shall be equipped with "jump" or portable seats (this does not include child restraint systems).
- b) The driver's seat shall be rigidly positioned and have a fore-and-aft adjustment without the use of tools or other nonattached devices.
c) A flip-up seat for passengers may be located only immediately adjacent to any side emergency door. The flip-up seat must conform to the following:
- 1) The seat must be designed so that, when in the folded position, the seat cushion is flat against the seat back to prevent a child's limb from becoming lodged between the seat cushion and seat back.
- 2) The seat must be designed to discourage a child from standing on the seat cushion when in the folded position.
- 3) The working mechanism under the seat must be covered to eliminate any tripping hazard.
- 4) All sharp metal edges on the seat must be padded to prevent any snagging hazard.
- 5) No portion of the door latch mechanism can be obstructed by a seat.
- 6) There must be at least 11.7 inches (30 cm) measured from the door opening to the seat back in front.
(Source: Amended at 26 Ill. Reg. 3255, effective February 19, 2002)