Illinois Administrative Code

Section 436.30 Definitions "Body" means the portion of a bus that encloses the occupant and cargo spaces and separates those spaces from the chassis frame, engine compartment, driveline, and other chassis components, except certain chassis controls used by the driver. "Body-on-Ch…

Section 436.40 Inspection Procedures for COVID-19 Related Equipment Personal protective equipment and COVID-19 related signage may be installed on any vehicle covered by this Part. If installed, the equipment and signage shall be inspected according to this Section. a) Hand Sanit…

Section 436.APPENDIX G Instruments and Instrument Panel through Locked Compartment (optional) a) INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS: Shall be equipped with the following nonglare illuminated instruments and gauges mounted for easy maintenance and repair an…

Section 438.10 Purpose and Applicability The purpose of this Part is to promote the safety of the general public by establishing inspection standards for Official Testing Stations that conduct safety tests necessary for the following vehicles to receive a valid certificate of saf…

Section 438.20 Definitions "Ambulance" means any publicly or privately owned vehicle that is specifically designed, constructed or modified and equipped, and is intended to be used for, and is maintained or operated for, the emergency transportation of persons who are sick, injur…

Section 438.30 Incorporation by Reference of Federal Regulations a) Each vehicle subject to this Part must conform to the applicable provisions of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) (49 CFR 571.1 through 571.500). Those applicable provisions of the FMVSS are incor…

Section 438.40 General Requirements a) Only vehicles without cargo may be tested. b) Vehicles having a compartmentalized body containing tools or other working equipment (such as vehicles operated by telephone, gas, electric companies, etc.) that do not exceed the maximum capabil…

Section 438.APPENDIX C Horn through Seat, Driver's a) HORN PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS: At least one horn shall be provided giving an audible warning at a distance of 200 feet and shall be conveniently controlled from the driver's seated position. (See Section 12-601 of the Illinoi…

Section 441.10 Purpose and Scope This Part prescribes the requirements of the Illinois Department of Transportation governing: a) Implementation of Article VIII, the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 12, Art VIII]; and b) Inspection procedures for Type I school buses…

Section 441.20 Application This Part applies to the following persons: a) Department personnel; b) Owners of Official Testing Stations; c) Employees of Official Testing Stations; d) School bus operation managers; and e) School bus drivers.

Section 441.25 Incorporation by Reference of Federal Regulations Whenever this Part refers to the Code of Federal Regulations and that reference incorporates the federal regulations by reference, the federal regulations incorporated shall be that which was effective as of October…

Section 441.30 Standards of Construction a) "Shall" and "must" are used in the imperative sense. "Shall" imposes an obligation to act. "Must" defines a condition that is to be satisfied. "May" allows permissiveness under terms specified in the standards. "Will" indicates intentio…

Section 441.40 Definitions "Body" – Portion of vehicle that encloses the occupant and cargo spaces and separates those spaces from the chassis frame, engine compartment, driveline, and other chassis components, except certain chassis controls used by the driver. "Body-on-Chassis"…

Section 441.50 Inspection Procedures for COVID-19 Related Equipment Personal protective equipment and COVID-19 related signage may be installed on any vehicle covered by this Part. If installed, the equipment and signage shall be inspected according to this Section. a) Hand Sanit…

Section 441.APPENDIX G Instruments and Instrument Panel through Locked Compartment a) INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENT PANELS PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS: Shall be equipped with the following nonglare illuminated instruments and gauges mounted for each maintenance and repair and in such …

Section 441.ILLUSTRATION F School Bus Emergency Exits School buses manufactured on or after September 1, 1994 may be equipped with additional exits. These additional exit requirements apply to school buses with an incomplete vehicle date of on or after September 1, 1994. The inco…

Section 443.10 Purpose and Scope This Part prescribes the requirements of the Illinois Department of Transportation governing: a) Implementation of Article VIII, the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 12, Art. VIII]; and b) Inspection procedures for Type II school bus…

Section 443.20 Application This Part applies to the following persons: a) Department personnel; b) Owners of Official Testing Stations; c) Employees of Official Testing Stations; d) School bus operation managers; and e) School bus drivers.

Section 443.25 Incorporation by Reference of Federal Regulations Whenever this Part refers to the Code of Federal Regulations and that reference incorporates the federal regulations by reference, the federal regulations incorporated shall be that which was effective as of October…

Section 443.30 Standards of Construction a) "Shall" and "must" are used in the imperative sense. "Shall" imposes an obligation to act. "Must" defines a condition that is to be satisfied. "May" allows permissiveness under terms specified in the standards. "Will" indicates intentio…

Section 443.40 Definitions "Body" – Portion of vehicle that encloses the occupant and cargo spaces and separates those spaces from the chassis frame, engine compartment, driveline, and other chassis components, except certain chassis controls used by the driver. "Body-on-Chassis"…

Section 443.50 Inspection Procedures for COVID-19 Related Equipment Personal protective equipment and COVID-19 related signage may be installed on any vehicle covered by this Part. If installed, the equipment and signage shall be inspected according to this Section. a) Hand Sanit…

Section 443.APPENDIX G Instruments and Instrument Panel through Locked Compartment a) INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS: Shall be equipped with the following nonglare illuminated instruments and gauges mounted for easy maintenance and repair and in such a…

Section 443.ILLUSTRATION F School Bus Emergency Exits School buses manufactured on or after September 1, 1994 may be equipped with additional exits. These additional exit requirements apply to school buses with an incomplete vehicle date of on or after September 1, 1994. The inco…

Section 444.10 General Requirements a) A school bus used for transporting children declared eligible for special transportation services shall comply with the applicable minimum safety standards for either a Type I or Type II school bus. (See 92 Ill. Adm. Code 440 and 442.) b) Du…

Section 444.15 Incorporation by Reference of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards a) Buses that transport persons in wheelchairs shall comply with the applicable standards established in 49 CFR 571.222 (October 1, 2017). b) If equipped, power lifts shall meet the public use lif…

Section 444.20 Special Equipment a) Special Service Door: A special service door may be located on the right side (i.e., passenger side) of the bus. 1) The door or doors, when open, shall not obstruct the passenger's side front service entrance door. The door opening shall be ade…

Section 444.30 Exception (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 42 Ill. Reg. 16443, effective August 17, 2018)

Section 444.5 Definitions "Gross Vehicle Weight Rating" or "GVWR" means the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle. (IVC Section 1-124.5) "Individualized Education Program" or "IEP" means a written statement for a child with a disability that…

Section 445.10 Purpose and Scope a) Each school bus which is operated for transporting passengers who are persons with disabilities shall be equipped with an appropriate restraining or safety device for each such passenger. (Section 12-810 of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law) b…

Section 445.20 Application This Part applies to the following persons: a) Department personnel; b) Owners of Official Testing Stations; c) Employees of Official Testing Stations; d) School bus operation managers; and e) School bus drivers.

Section 445.25 Incorporation by Reference of Federal Regulations Whenever this Part refers to the Code of Federal Regulations and that reference incorporates the federal regulations by reference, the federal regulations incorporated shall be that which was effective as of October…

Section 445.30 Standards of Construction a) "Shall" and "must" are used in the imperative sense. "Shall" imposes an obligation to act. "Must" defines a condition that is to be satisfied. "May" allows permissiveness under terms specified in the standards. "Will" indicates intentio…

Section 445.40 Definitions "Body" – Portion of vehicle that encloses the occupant and cargo spaces and separates those spaces from the chassis frame, engine compartment, driveline, and other chassis components, except certain chassis controls used by the driver. "Body-on-Chassis"…

Section 445.APPENDIX A Procedures for Type I Special Education School Buses Generally, a school bus used for transporting children declared eligible for special transportation services shall comply with the applicable minimum standards for either a Type I school bus (see 92 Ill. …

Section 447.1000 Purpose This Part prescribes the requirements and procedures used to implement the Department's annual or 10,000 mile, whichever occurs first, school bus brake inspection program.

Section 447.1010 Applicability This Part applies to the following persons: a) Department personnel; b) School bus owners or operators; c) Mechanics performing school bus brake inspections; and d) Certified Safety Testers at Illinois School Bus Official Testing Stations.

Section 447.1020 Definitions "Brake components" – Any component the manufacturer has determined necessary to satisfy regulations or standards (FMVSS or SAE) governing braking operations. "Certified Safety Tester" (CST) – An individual employed by an Official Testing Station who h…

Section 447.1030 Administrative Requirements a) The Department requires brakes on school buses operated in Illinois to be visually inspected every 10,000 miles or once a year (whichever occurs first). b) This brake inspection is separate from and in addition to the 10,000 mile or…

Section 447.ILLUSTRATION A School Bus Brake Inspection Report Illinois Department of Transportation School Bus Brake Division of Traffic Safety Inspection Report 3215 Executive Park Drive P.O. Box 19212 Springfield, Illinois 62794-9212 District or Contractor: Name Address City/St…

Section 448.10 Purpose The purpose of this Part is to permit school districts to test pilot school bus safety equipment not otherwise prohibited by Department regulations.

Section 448.20 Request to Test Pilot a) All requests to test pilot safety equipment shall be submitted to the Department at the following address: Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Investigations and Compliance Attn: Bureau Chief 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway Springfield,…

Section 448.30 Test Pilot Period a) The Department and school district shall agree to the actual start date of the test pilot. b) The initial pilot period shall be 90 days and may be extended by the Department if further testing is warranted. The initial period may also be extend…

Section 448.40 Test Pilot Results a) Within 30 days after the conclusion of the test pilot period, the school district shall provide the Department all documents and records created or used during the test pilot. b) All records submitted to the Department will be utilized in form…

Section 449.10 Purpose and Scope a) This Part governs the use of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) as propellant fuel in school buses. The installation, maintenance and operation of such fuel systems are covered by this Part. b) The installation of …

Section 449.20 Application a) This Part applies to any school bus which is equipped to use any liquefied petroleum gas or compressed natural gas as a fuel propellant and began operation on or after February 26, 1990. b) This Part does not apply to any school bus which was equippe…

Section 449.30 Installation, Maintenance and Operation a) No person may operate a school bus which is equipped to use Liquified Petroleum Gas as a fuel propellant unless the installation, maintenance and operation is in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association's (…

Section 449.40 Container Installation In addition to the requirements established by Section 449.30, installation shall comply with the following: a) Compressed or liquefied gas containers shall not be mounted in the passenger or driver's compartment. b) Container valves, appurte…

Section 449.50 Carburetion Equipment A fuel filter is required on alternate fuel systems.

Section 449.60 Pipe and Hose Installation In addition to the requirements established by Section 449.30, pipes and hoses installed on school buses for operation of an alternate fuel system shall comply with the following: a) No fuel supply line shall pass through the driver or pa…