D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-739

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 18-739 - SLOW-MOVING VEHICLES, SCHOOL BUSES AND MULTI-PURPOSE SCHOOL VEHICLES

739.1

As used in this section, a "slow-moving vehicle" means any of the following:

(a) Any motor vehicle designed for operation at speeds not in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 mph);

(b) Any motor vehicle which is generally utilized in its operation for a purpose which normally requires it to be operated at speeds not in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 mph); or

(c) Any motor vehicle or other vehicle when being towed by a slow-moving vehicle, as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b).

739.2

The Director is authorized to specifically exclude any motor vehicle from the requirements of this section.

739.3

Any slow-moving vehicle using the public highways of the District at any time during the day or night shall display a slow-moving vehicle emblem, as set forth in § 738.4.

739.4

A slow-moving vehicle emblem shall consist of a fluorescent yellow-orange triangle with a dark red reflective border conforming, insofar as practical, to standard ASAE S276.2 (revised March 1967) adopted by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers.

739.5

The use of the emblem shall be in addition to any other lighting devices, flags, or other equipment required by law.

739.6

The use of an emblem in any manner or for any purpose other than as provided by this section is prohibited.

739.7

Every school bus registered in the District of Columbia shall bear the words "SCHOOL BUS" in black letters at least eight inches (8 in.) high on both front and rear of the body or on signs attached to the bus; Provided, that the lettering shall be at least four inches (4 in.) high in the case of school buses designed to carry fifteen (15) or fewer passengers.

739.8

Lettering shall be placed as high as possible without impairment of its visibility.

739.9

Lettering shall conform to "Series B" of Standard Alphabets for Highway Signs promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as in effect on September 1, 1970.

739.10

School buses shall have the words "STOP ON RED SIGNAL" painted on the rear of the bus or on signs attached thereto in black letters at last eight inches (8 in.) high; Provided, that the lettering shall be at least four inches (4 in.) high in the case of school buses designed to carry fifteen (15) or fewer passengers. The word "STOP" by itself shall not be used.

739.11

A school bus or multi-purpose school vehicle shall bear on its sides only signs and lettering approved by the Director.

739.12

School buses shall be painted national school bus chrome, including body, hood, cowl, and fenders, according to specifications available from the General Services Administration (Federal Standard No. 595) as in effect on September 1, 1970. Rear bumpers, lettering, and body trim, if used, shall be black enamel.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, r. 18-739

Regulation No. 72-13 effective June 30, 1972, 32 DCRR § 6.412, Special Edition; as amended by Regulation No. 74-14 effective June 14, 1974, 17 DCRR § 6.413 (October 19, 1970); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 10071 (July 12, 2013)

Authority: Sections 1825 and 1826 of the Department of Motor Vehicles Establishment Act of 1998, effective March 26, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-175; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-904 and 50-905) (2009 Repl.)); Sections 5, 6, and 7 of the Department of Transportation Establishment Act of 2002, effective May 21, 2002 (D.C. Law 14-137; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-921.04, 50-921.05, and 50-921.06 (2009 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)); Sections 6, 7, and 13 of the District of Columbia Traffic Act, 1925, approved March 3, 1925 (43 Stat. 1121; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-2201.03, 50-1401.01 and 50-1403.01 (2009 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)); Section 105 of the District of Columbia Traffic Adjudication Act of 1978, effective September 12, 1978 (D.C. Law. 2-104; D.C. Official Code § 50-2301.05) (2009 Repl.)); Sections 3 and 10 of the Uniform Classification and Commercial Driver's License Act of 1990, effective September 20, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-161; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-402 and 50-409 (2009 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)); Section 801 of the Motor Vehicle and Safe Driving Amendment Act of 2000, effective April 27, 2001 (D.C. Law 13-289; D.C. Official Code § 50 -921 (2009 Repl.)); Mayor's Order 77-127, dated August 3, 1977; and Mayor's Order 91-161, dated October 15, 1991.