Business · 05/11/1998
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; School Bus Body Joint Strength Rule Amended
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, requiring school buses with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less to meet the same joint strength standards as larger buses, enhancing the safety of children with mobility impairments.
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