c) Exceptions:

1. 1) This Part does not apply to a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 pounds. This exception does not apply if the vehicle is used to transport any quantity of a Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 material, any quantity of a Division 2.3, Hazard Zone A, or Division 6.1, Packing Group I, Hazard Zone A, or to a highway route controlled quantity of a Class 7 material as it is defined in 49 CFR 173.403, in interstate commerce.
2. 2) This Part does not apply to the transportation of non-bulk oil or non-bulk hazardous materials, substances, or wastes in intrastate commerce, except that this Part does apply to the transportation of a highway route controlled quantity of a Class 7 material as defined in 49 CFR 173.403, in intrastate commerce. (49 CFR 387.3, October 1, 2006)
3. d) This Part applies to for-hire motor carriers transporting passengers in interstate commerce only.

e) Exceptions. This Part does not apply to:

1. 1) An interstate motor vehicle transporting only school children and teachers to or from school;
2. 2) An interstate motor vehicle providing taxicab service and having a seating capacity of fewer than 7 passengers and not operated on a regular route or between specified points;
3. 3) An interstate motor vehicle carrying fewer than 16 individuals in a single daily round trip to commute to and from work; and

4. 4) An interstate motor vehicle operated by a motor carrier under contract providing transportation of preprimary, primary, and secondary students for extracurricular trips organized, sponsored, and paid for by a school district. (49 CFR 387.27, October 1, 2006)

   (Recodified from 92 Ill. Adm. Code 387 (Department of Transportation) pursuant to P.A. 104-0025, at 49 Ill. Reg. 12547)