Section Trans 300.33 - Capacity(1) The passenger capacity of a school bus shall be determined by the following standards: (a) Pupils through the 12th grade shall be allotted 13 inches of seating space.(b) Each wheelchair location shall be counted as one seating position.(2) There shall be displayed on the inside of the bus directly over the windshield on the right side a sign indicating the maximum pupil passenger capacity. The size of the letters and numerals shall be large enough to permit them to be read by passengers. Transportation of passengers in excess of the number designated on the sign or of the actual seat measurement is prohibited.(3) The total available seating capacity per seat shall determine the capacity of the bus. Fold down or fold up seats or reclining seats are not permitted except that at side emergency door locations, a "flip-up seat" may be used. The "flip-up seat" shall conform to the following requirements: (a) The "flip-up seat" shall be designed and constructed to inhibit passenger limbs from becoming lodged between the seat cushion and seat back.(b) The working mechanism under the seat shall be covered to eliminate any tripping hazard.(c) The bottom of the "flip-up seat" shall be covered with sheet metal or other material of equal strength and durability and any sharp edges padded to prevent injury or snagging of clothing.(d) The seat shall be designed and constructed to rise to a vertical position automatically when not occupied.(4) All passengers aboard a school bus shall be seated in a permanently mounted seat. This subsection does not apply to persons transported in wheelchairs or in other devices where special care is required.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation Trans 300.33
Cr. Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83; am. (2), renum. (3) to (3) (intro.) and am., Cr. (3) (a) to (d), Register, February, 1995, No. 470, eff. 3-1-95; am. (3) (intro.), Register, December, 1997, No. 504, eff. 1-1-98.