Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-136. LiftsAll lift platforms on vehicles used to transport students with mobility impairments shall meet the following requirements and shall be able to lift a maximum weight of eight hundred (800) pounds on HS and HB vehicles…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-137. RampsFor all classes of vehicles, ramps shall meet the requirements of Section 14-275c-31 (b) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, except that ramps not used for emergency exit purposes shall have a slope not…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-138. Wheelchair and appliance anchorages (tiedowns)(a) All wheelchair and appliance anchorage straps, or an equivalent floor to appliance flexible anchorage, when not in use, shall not be located on the floor of the vehicle bu…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-139. Passenger restraints(a) All occupants of a vehicle used exclusively or customarily to transport students with mobility impairments shall be provided with at least one (1) restraint complying with FMVSS #209 and #210, and …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-140. Modifications to vehicle headroom(a) No modification from the manufactured standard shall be made to the vehicle headroom in class HS or class HB vehicles. (b) Class HV-2 vehicles may be modified in accordance with the fo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-141. Interior construction(a) All interior surfaces of a vehicle shall be free from sharp edges and protruding surfaces presenting a hazard to occupants. Any fiberglass materials added to vehicles shall be covered with a smoot…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-142. Signs(a) Special signs for vehicles other than class HS shall be constructed and attached in accordance with the provisions of Section 14-280 (b) of the General Statutes and any regulations enacted thereunder. Signs and m…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-143. CommunicationFor each vehicle equipped to carry students with mobility impairments, two-way communications shall be provided from and to the vehicle by means of electromagnetic devices. Such devices shall be capable of re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-144. Access(a) All classes of vehicles equipped to carry wheelchair bound students with mobility impairments shall provide two (2) means of egress from the vehicle. (b) All classes of vehicles except HP shall provide at least …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-145. Inspection, maintenance and records(a) All vehicles meeting the definitions of school bus or student transportation vehicle shall be subject to the requirements of Sections 14-275c-36 through 14-275c-43 of the Regulations…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-146. Wheelchair batteriesOn or after July 1, 1995, no wheelchair containing other than a gell type of battery may be transported in any school bus or student transportation vehicle. (Effective December 18, 1992)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-147. Operator's licenseEach person operating a vehicle used by or on behalf of a regional or local board of education and transporting students with mobility impairments shall possess a valid public passenger transportation pe…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-148. OperationAll vehicles used by or on behalf of a regional or local board of education for the transportation of students with mobility impairments shall adhere to the following: (a) No operator or passenger shall smoke or …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275b-149. Conflicting regulationsIf there is a conflict between any provision of Sections 14-275b-132 through 14-275b-148 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, and Sections 14-275c-16 through 14- 275c-33 of the Regulati…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-10. Stop signal to be switched offAfter all passengers to be taken on are safely aboard the bus and all discharged passengers are safely off the traveled portion of the roadway, the driver shall switch off the school bus warni…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-11. Use of emergency doorThe emergency door shall not be used as an entrance or exit by passengers except in case of emergency or practice school bus evacuation drills. (Effective August 19, 1974)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-13. Daily physical requirementsIn addition to the requirements of 49 CFR 391.41, as amended, a school bus driver shall drive a school bus only on days when he or she has: (1) Enough physical strength to handle the bus with eas…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-16. Pupil instructionAt least twice during each school year, each pupil shall be instructed in safe riding practices, and participate in emergency evacuation drills. Precautions shall be taken to prevent accidental injuries. R…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-17. Driver's seat beltA school bus driver shall not engage the transmission or place the vehicle in motion unless the seat belt provided is securely buckled around him or her. (Effective August 19, 1974; Amended June 28, 2010)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-18. BackingBacking of the school bus shall be avoided, if possible. When backing maneuvers cannot be avoided, children shall be retained inside the bus. If there are children outside the bus, no backing maneuver shall be made …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-19. Driver's viewThe school bus driver shall assure himself or herself that he or she has a clear and unobstructed view of all traffic and pedestrian conditions which affect the safe operation of his or her bus. (Effective Aug…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-2. No smokingThe smoking of or carrying of a lighted cigar, cigarette or pipe by the driver or passengers of a school bus is prohibited. (Effective August 19, 1974)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-20. Access to emergency equipment and exitsThe school bus driver shall at all times maintain a clear and unobstructed path to emergency equipment and exits from the vehicle. (Effective August 19, 1974)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-21. Transporting itemsNo books, chairs, seats, instruments, equipment or articles shall be transported in the school bus driver's compartment or placed in the school bus aisles. (Effective August 19, 1974)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-22. Driver to secure bus when leavingIf the driver leaves the bus when student passengers are inside, he or she shall set the parking brake, turn the motor off, remove the ignition key, use the appropriate emergency equipment …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-26. Definition\"Special education child\" means a child who requires special education and related services as determined by a board of education pursuant to section 10-76d-6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. (…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-27. Special education vehiclesNo carrier, as defined in Section 14-212 of the Connecticut General Statutes, shall transport a special education child in any motor vehicle other than one meeting the requirements of Sections 14-…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-28. Use of school busEach school bus that is used to transport special education children shall be in compliance with Section 14-275c of the Connecticut General Statutes and Sections 14-275c-1 through 14-275c-22, inclusive, of…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-3. Driver to safeguard childrenThe school bus driver shall apply all reasonable measures to safeguard the children when they are riding on the bus and getting on and off the bus. (Effective August 19, 1974)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-30. Equipment of vehiclesEach motor vehicle used by or on behalf of a regional or local board of education to transport special education children shall have the following equipment: (a) Interior lighting. Each motor vehicle s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-31. Special devicesIf any motor vehicle, including a school bus, used to transport special education children, is equipped with any of the special devices described below, such device or devices shall meet or exceed the requir…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-32. InspectionBefore being placed in service and annually thereafter each motor vehicle used by a carrier to transport special education children shall pass an inspection conducted by the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Effecti…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-33. MaintenanceMaintenance and repair records shall be available at the request of the Department of Motor Vehicles for each motor vehicle used by a carrier to transport special education children. A separate record shall be m…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-34. Operator licensingEach person operating a motor vehicle used by a carrier for transporting special education children shall hold an appropriate public service operator's license in accordance with Section 14-36a of the Con…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-35. OperationThe following requirements shall apply to all motor vehicles used by a carrier for the transportation of special education children. (a) Smoking. The smoking of or carrying of a lighted cigar, cigarette or pipe by…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-36. ScopeThis regulation specifies minimum standards for the inspection, maintenance and repair of school buses and other Connecticut registered motor vehicles used for the transportation of school children, including special …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-37. DefinitionsAs used in Sections 14-275c-38 through 14-275c-43, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) Carrier: shall have the same…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-38. Inspection and maintenance required(a) Every carrier shall systematically inspect, maintain and repair every school bus and student transportation vehicle (STV) which it owns or operates. Such inspection and necessary repa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-39. Required records(a) For all school buses or STVs owned, leased and/or operated for thirty (30) calendar days or more, the carrier shall keep and maintain the following written records with respect to each vehicle: (1) Iden…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-4. Driver not to leave seatThe driver of a school bus shall not leave his or her seat while the motor is running.(Effective August 19, 1974; Amended June 28, 2010)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-40. Inspections by the department(a) Time for inspection.(1) Any inspector of the department may conduct an inspection of a school bus or STV at any reasonable time which does not conflict with the contractual obligations of t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-41. Driver's vehicle inspection report (DVIR)(a) Every carrier shall require its driver or each of its drivers, whichever is applicable, to prepare and submit to the carrier a written report, on a daily basis, with respect to …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-42. Sanctions(a) The commissioner may suspend the registration of a vehicle for any of the following violations, after notice and opportunity for a hearing as provided in Section 14-275c-43 of the Regulations of Connecticut St…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-43. Right to hearing(a) Any driver, carrier or person who claims to be aggrieved by any decision, order or sanction imposed by the commissioner under Sections 14-275c-37 through 14-275c-42, inclusive, of these regulations may …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-44. ScopeThese regulations specify the responsibilities of carriers as defined in Section 14-275c-45 of these regulations for the qualification and training of drivers of school buses and student transportation vehicles. The c…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-45. DefinitionsAs used in Sections 14-275c-45 through 14-275c-53, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, as amended, the following words and phrases mean: (a) \"Carrier\" has the same meaning as provided …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 14-275c-46. Responsibility of the carrier for qualification and training of driversEvery carrier shall investigate, maintain a written record of such investigation and require for each driver in its employ: (a) That such driver is a c…