R909.  Transportation, Motor Carrier.
R909-3.  Standards for Utah School Buses.
R909-3-1.  Authority and Purpose.
	This rule is enacted under authority of Utah Code Sections 41-6a-1304 and 41-6a-1309 for the purpose of governing the design and operation of school buses and governing the placement of advertisements on school buses.

R909-3-2.  Adoption of Standards for Utah School Buses and Operations Standards 2019 Edition.
	(1)  In cooperation with the Utah State Board of Education and the Department of Public Safety, the Standards for Utah School Buses and Operations as contained in the 2019 Published Edition, is incorporated by reference.
	The Standards for Utah School Buses and Operations are published by the Utah State Board of Education and can be found at https://schools.utah.gov/File/2f934a74-4cbf-4473-ba60-8912a07ae640
	(2)  These requirements apply to the design and operation of all school buses in this state when:
	(a)  owned and operated by any Local Education Agency (LEA) as defined in Utah Code Section 53E-3-401;
	(b)  privately owned and operated under contract with a LEA; or
	(c)  privately owned for use by a private school.

R909-3-3.  Advertisement on School Buses.
	(1)  In addition to the restrictions listed in Utah Code Section 41-6a-1309, advertisements placed on a bus may not:
	(a)  cover, obscure or interfere with the operation of any required lighting, reflective tape, emergency exits, or any other safety equipment;
	(b)  be placed within six inches of any required markings, lighting, or other required safety equipment;
	(c)  resemble a traffic control device; or
	(d)  be illuminated or constructed of reflective material.

KEY:  school buses, safety
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment:  July 8, 2019
Notice of Continuation:  December 27, 2018
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law:  41-6a-1304