Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 37, September 14, 2024
Section 171.15 - Bumper, front(a)General rule. Every school bus shall be equipped with a front bumper of a type, and installed as, recommended by the chassis manufacturer or a front bumper of an equivalent material that complies with 49 CFR 581 (relating to bumper standard). See Appendix A.(b)Extension. The front bumper shall extend beyond the forwardmost part of the body, grille, hood and fenders and shall extend to the outer edges of the fenders at the bumper top line.(c)Strength. The front bumper, except breakaway bumper ends, shall be of sufficient strength to permit pushing a vehicle of equal gross vehicle weight without permanent distortion to the bumper, chassis or body.(d)Exception. Type D school bus front bumper shall be of a type, and installed as, recommended by the body manufacturer or a front bumper of an equivalent material that complies with 49 CFR 581. See Appendix A.(e)Energy absorbing. If equipped with an energy-absorbing front bumper, the bumper manufacturer, upon request, shall furnish certification to the Department verifying the bumper complies with 49 CFR 581. See Appendix A.The provisions of this §171.15 adopted August 12, 1977, effective 8/13/1977, 7 Pa.B. 2255; amended August 4, 1978, effective 7/1/1978, 8 Pa.B. 2194; amended August 19, 1983, effective 8/20/1983, 13 Pa.B. 2561; readopted December 4, 1987, effective 12/5/1987, 17 Pa.B. 5052; amended September 13, 1996, effective 9/14/1996, 26 Pa.B. 4411.The provisions of this §171.15 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 4103, 4551-4553 and 6103.