Section 171.72. Storage compartment

If tools, tire chains or tow chains are carried on the school bus, a container of adequate strength and capacity shall be provided. The container shall be located inside or outside the passenger compartment. If the container is located inside the passenger compartment, it shall have a cover which is capable of being securely latched. A seat cushion may not serve this purpose. The container shall also be capable of being fastened to the floor in a place convenient to either the service or emergency door.

The provisions of this § 171.72 adopted August 19, 1983, effective August 20, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 2561; readopted December 4, 1987, effective December 5, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5052; amended September 13, 1996, effective September 14, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 4411. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (122805) to (122806).

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The provisions of this § 171.72 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 4103, 4551—4553 and 6103.