Trans 300.61(10)(b)(b) Any signs required by the federal bureau of motor carrier safety or national highway traffic safety administration.

Trans 300.61(10)(c)(c) Identification as to location of emergency equipment.

Trans 300.61(10)(d)(d) Seat belt use required in this vehicle.

Trans 300.61(10)(e)(e) A seating chart, which shall not exceed a maximum size of 8½ x 11 inches. Numbers designating rows may be placed above the windows on both sides. They shall be black, no taller than 2 inches. They shall be permanent and legible by either painting or decal placement. They shall not interfere with emergency door or window markings.

Trans 300.61(10)(f)(f) One page of rules pertaining to passenger conduct located in the drivers compartment above the windshield on the front bulkhead, which shall not exceed a maximum of 8½ x 11 inches.

Trans 300.61(10)(g)(g) Any decal denoting membership in an association dealing with school transportation. The decal shall be placed within 12 inches to the rear of service door and below window line. It may not exceed 36 square inches.

Trans 300.61(10)(gm)(gm) For vehicles powered by alternative fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas or electric propulsion a designator may be placed on a lower rear corner. This designator may also be on the right side and displayed below the window line in the panel to the rear of, and as close as possible to, the service door. If desired, this designator may also be displayed on the left side, below the driver’s window. It may not exceed 64 square inches and shall identify the alternative fuel used. A school bus that is utilizing an alternative fuel may have the manufacturer’s logo or background colored green.

Trans 300.61(10)(h)(h) A sign or lettering indicating the type of fuel used. This may be an industry recognized symbol as the background containing the appropriate lettering or abbreviation designating the type of fuel.

Trans 300.61(10)(i)(i) A placard, decal or other device, not to exceed 90 square inches in size, to identify the bus to the children.

Trans 300.61(10)(j)(j) Emergency telephone number may be placed in the driver’s compartment in accordance with the following criteria:

Trans 300.61(10)(j)1.1. The device the numbers are displayed on may not exceed 5 inches by 7 inches and may include a current calendar.

Trans 300.61(10)(j)2.2. Acceptable emergency telephone numbers: police, fire, rescue squad, school bus contractor, and school transportation director or administrator.

Trans 300.61(10)(k)(k) A legal disclaimer, not to exceed 5 x 7 inches, may be displayed in the drivers compartment to advise passengers that they may be video or audio recorded.

Trans 300.61(10)(L)(L) A United States flag decal or magnet, not to exceed 6 inches on any side, may be displayed in the drivers compartment provided it does not interfere with any operating controls or other safety signs and equipment. It shall not include any sayings or slogans and may not be placed on the mirror, visor, windshield or any other window.

Trans 300.61(10)(m)(m) A decal, sticker or lettering stating, “DO NOT USE THE LAST TWO SEATS UNLESS BUS IS FULL”, is permissible to be placed on the rear bulkheads. The letters are to be black and are not to exceed 2 inches high. They are to be permanent and legible by either painting or decal placement.

Trans 300.61 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83; am. (7), cr. (10) (gm), (j), r. (11), Register, February, 1995, No. 470, eff. 3-1-95; am. (7) and (10) (j) 1., Register, December, 1997, No. 504, eff. 1-1-98; CR 15-069: am. (2), (7), cr. (9m), am. (10) (e), (f), r. and recr. (10) (gm), am. (10) (h), cr. (10) (k) to (m); correction in (10) (k) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register April 2016 No. 724, eff. 5-1-16.

Trans 300.62(1)(1) Steering systems shall comply with 49 CFR 393.209. No changes may be made in the steering apparatus without the approval of the chassis manufacturer.

Trans 300.62(2)(2) There shall be a clearance of at least 2 inches between the steering wheel and the cowl, instrument panel, windshield, or any other surface.

Trans 300.62(3)(3) The steering components may not be loose, worn, or binding and steering stops shall be adjusted so the tire does not rub at any point. The steering wheel lash may not exceed that found in 49 CFR 393.209 (b).

Trans 300.62 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, February, 1983, No. 326, eff. 3-1-83; am. (1), (3), Register, February, 1995, No. 470, eff. 3-1-95; am. (4), Register, December, 1997, No. 504, eff. 1-1-98.

Trans 300.63(2)(2) The riser of any step may not be more than 15 inches. If there are 2 or more risers, they shall be approximately equal in height.