N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:20-50B.9 - Crossing control arm

(a) Every school bus shall be equipped with a crossing control arm.

(b) The construction and design of the crossing control arm shall offer safe and trouble-free operation.

(c) The crossing control unit shall be installed on the right side of the front bumper. The crossing control arm shall not obstruct the front license plate on the school bus.

(d) The open crossing control arm shall extend forward from the front bumper at least 70 inches. The crossing control arm shall be powered by either vacuum, air pressure, or electricity. Manual operation of the crossing control arm shall not be permitted.

(e) The crossing control arm shall be activated automatically to the fully-extended position when the red school bus signal warning lights are in operation. An override switch may be installed that prevents the automatic extension of the crossing control arm, provided the override switch is within the reach of the driver and has an audible warning buzzer to indicate that the crossing control arm has been deactivated.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.9