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)         This Part prescribes the requirements of the Illinois Department of Transportation governing:

1)         Implementation of Article VIII of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 12, Art. VIII]; and

2)         Inspection procedures for special education school buses.

(Source:  Amended at 22 Ill. Reg. 16327, effective August 25, 1998)