- (1) School buses shall be equipped with a crossing control arm mounted on the right side of the front bumper. When opened, this arm shall extend in a line parallel to the body side and aligned with the right front wheel.
- (2) The district, company name, or owner of the bus must be displayed at the beltline. Lettering should be no less than five and one-half inches (5.5”) and no more than six inches (6.0”) in height and shall consist of capital block lettering in the color black.
(3) The bus identification number displayed on the sides, rear, and front of the vehicle shall be in capital block lettering in the color black. Buses shall end the number sequence, on all four sides of the bus, with the following lettering to coincide with the fuel source as following:
- (a) C = Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
- (b) D = Diesel
- (c) E = Electric
- (d) G = Gasoline
- (e) P = Propane
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-2009 and 49-6-2109. Administrative History: New rules filed February 24, 2026; effective May 25, 2026.