N.M. Code R. § 6.40.2.7 – Definitions

A. Type A - A Type "A" school bus is a van conversion or bus constructed utilizing a cutaway front-section vehicle with a left side driver's door. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. This definition includes two classifications: Type A-I, with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) less than equal to 10,000 pounds; and Type A-II with a GVWR greater than 10,000 pounds. Type “A-I” school buses are not approved for use in New Mexico.
B. Type B - A Type "B" school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped chassis. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. This definition includes two classifications: Type B1, with GVWR less than or equal to 10,000 pounds; and Type B2, with a GVWR greater than 10,000 pounds. Type “B” school buses are not approved for use in New Mexico.
C. Type C - A Type "C" school bus is constructed utilizing a chassis with a hood and front fender assembly. The entrance door is behind the front wheels.
D. Type D - A Type "D" school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped chassis. The entrance door is ahead of the front wheels.
E. Commercial advertiser - A person who advertises a product or services for profit or not for profit and has a permitted advertisement.
F. School bus private owner - A person who owns a school bus other than a local school district, the state public education department, the state or any other political subdivision of the state.
[7-01-96, 7-31-97; 6.40.2.7 NMAC - Rn, 6 NMAC 9.2.7 & A, 7-31-2000; A, 12-30-2010]