Ch. Trans 300 NoteNote: Chapter Trans 300 was renumbered from chapter MVD 17 and revised by emergency rule effective September 8, 1982; chapter MVD 17 as it existed on February 28, 1983 was repealed and a new chapter Trans 300 was created effective March 1, 1983.

Trans 300.01(1)(1) The purpose of this chapter is to promote the safe transportation of pupils and other authorized persons in school buses as defined in s. 340.01 (56), Stats.

Trans 300.01(2)(2) This chapter is intended to provide specific safety-related standards regarding the design, construction, inspection, and operation of school buses.

Trans 300.01(3)(3) The chapter provides for differing standards for vehicles of varying size and configuration.

Trans 300.01 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83.

Trans 300.02(1)(1) “Attended” means the driver is in the immediate area of the school bus service door or, in the case of a bus equipped with a power lift, the driver is assisting an individual with disabilities to board or exit.

Trans 300.02(1m)(1m) “Department” means the department of transportation.

Trans 300.02(2)(2) “Driver’s compartment” means the area forward of the rearmost portion of the driver’s seat across the entire width of the bus.

Trans 300.02(2m)(2m) “FMVSS” means federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Trans 300.02(3)(3) “GAWR” means the gross axle weight rating.

Trans 300.02(4)(4) “GVWR” means the gross vehicle weight rating.

Trans 300.02(4g)(4g) “Lights” or “lamps” mean devices that emit light, either to illuminate roads, license plates and similar items, or to warn motorists and the public of the presence of a school bus and the need for due care. In this chapter, both terms have the same meaning and may be used interchangeably.

Trans 300.02(4m)(4m) “Rebody” means the placing of a new or replacement school bus body on a previously-licensed school bus chassis.

Trans 300.02(5)(5) “SAE” means the society of automotive engineers.