Emergency exits for a school bus must comply with the section entitled "Emergency Exits" on pages 39-41 of the National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures, 2015 Revised Edition. In addition, the following provisions apply:

1. (1) Emergency doors and other emergency exits must comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 217;

2. (2) Additional emergency door requirements are as follows:

   1. (a) The words "EMERGENCY DOOR" in letters at least two inches high must be placed at the top of or directly above the emergency door or on the door in the metal panel above the top glass, both inside and outside of the bus;

   2. (b) In addition to the audible warning required on emergency doors by FMVSS 217, all other emergency exits, except roof hatches, must be protected with an audible warning.

      Reference: "Emergency Exits" pages 39-41, National School Transportation Specifications & Procedures, 2015 Revised Edition. Copies may be obtained from www.ncstonline.org. Cost: $55.

Source: 22 SDR 61, effective November 9, 1995; 33 SDR 152, effective April 5, 2007; 38 SDR 58, effective October 17, 2011; 44 SDR 43, effective September 13, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 13-29-2 , 13-29-6.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-29-2 , 13-29-6.

Prior versions effective: 2011-10-17.