Trans 301.23(1)(c)(c) Fuel.
Trans 301.23(1)(d)(d) Oil pressure.
Trans 301.23(1)(e)(e) Water temperature.
Trans 301.23(2)(2)The gauges or instruments shall be mounted in such a manner that each is clearly visible to the seated driver.
Trans 301.23 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; r. and recr. (1) (intro.), am. (1) (a), Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.24Trans 301.24Interior.
Trans 301.24(1)(1)The interior of an HSV shall be free of all unnecessary projections likely to cause injury. This standard requires inner lining on ceilings and walls.
Trans 301.24(2)(2)The interior of the HSV shall be kept free of litter or debris.
Trans 301.24 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1), r. (2) and (3), renum. (4) to be (2) and am., Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.25Trans 301.25Lights, lamps, and reflectors.
Trans 301.25(1)(1)The lights, lamps, and reflectors required for an HSV shall conform to the requirements for color, position and type under 49 CFR 393.9 to 393.26, and required by ch. 347, Stats.
Trans 301.25(2)(2)All lights and lamps shall be operational and the reflectors may not be damaged or broken.
Trans 301.25 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.26Trans 301.26Mirrors.
Trans 301.26(1)(1)HSV mirrors shall comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 571.111. In addition, every HSV with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds shall have an interior rearview mirror at least 6 x 30 inches overall. There shall also be 2 exterior clear view outside rearview mirrors, one to the left and one to the right of the driver. Area of each mirror shall be not less than 50 square inches overall. Each mirror shall be firmly supported and adjustable to give driver clear views past left rear and right rear of vehicle. The right outside mirror mounts shall include a side angle adjustable convex mirror to provide an additional close-in field of vision located so as not to reduce the visual field of the flat surfaced mirror below 50 square inches, or as an option, have a front mounted mirror; these shall provide a view from the service door rearward.
Trans 301.26(2)(2)Each HSV with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less shall have:
Trans 301.26(2)(a)(a) One interior rearview mirror.
Trans 301.26(2)(b)(b) Two outside rearview mirrors. One shall be on the right side and one on the left side of the vehicle.
Trans 301.26(3)(3)Every HSV except an automobile or station wagon transporting minors shall be equipped with a 7 inch cross-view mirror providing a reflection of the road from the front bumper to a point where direct observation is possible.
Trans 301.26(4)(4)Mirrors which are cracked, broken, or clouded shall be replaced.
Trans 301.26 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1), Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.27Trans 301.27Openings.
Trans 301.27(1)(1)Every HSV shall have all openings between the engine and passenger compartments adequately sealed to prevent engine fumes from entering the passenger compartment. Every HSV shall have doors which have a weathershield or weatherstrip to prevent drafts, or inclement weather from entering the vehicle.
Trans 301.27(2)(2)Every HSV shall be free of rust or rusted areas which could permit the entrance of foreign substance into the interior of the vehicle.
Trans 301.27 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315, eff. 4-1-82; am. (1), Register, April, 1997, No. 496, eff. 5-1-97.
Trans 301.28Trans 301.28Rub rails.
Trans 301.28(1)(1)Every HSV originally manufactured to federal and state school bus standards with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds shall comply with the following requirements:
Trans 301.28(1)(a)(a) There shall be one rub rail located approximately at seat level which shall extend from the rear side of the service door to the rear of the vehicle and one rub rail located on the left side from the front to the rear.
Trans 301.28(1)(b)(b) There shall be one rub rail located between the floor line and 9 inches above the floor line. It shall extend over the same longitudinal distance as the upper rub rail, except where it meets the wheel housing, and which may terminate at the radii of the right and left rear corners.