Maryland State Requirements
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System shall sound an alarm horn if not deactivated within a timed period.
System shall be activated by the eight-way light system or the application of the brake system.
System shall not be capable of being bypassed by the driver.
System shall not be capable of being deactivated until the ignition switch has been turned off.
There shall be a visible indicator on, or in, the dashboard to remind the driver to check the bus for sleeping students.
System shall turn on the interior lights upon activation.
The time limit to check the bus before activation of the alarm system shall be adjustable relative to the capacity of the bus.
System shall monitor all exits. The system shall not be capable of being bypassed by any means, including but not limited to, a key, dashboard area switch, having a student raise the emergency door handle or push a button, or by walking around the outside of the school bus and opening the rear door.
System shall not be altered by vendor.
Pending compliance with the aforementioned Child Reminder System requirements and verification of said requirements by the Director of Transportation, whose approval shall be communicated in writing, the Contractor shall be permitted to use a system other than the Child Reminder System manufactured by CRS Electronics or the Child Check-Mate System manufactured by Child Check-Mate Systems, Inc. The Child Reminder System shall not replace the driver check procedure. In the event a child is left unattended on a bus due to the contractors failure to install or to maintain a Child Reminder System as required in this section, the contractor shall be deemed to be in default, and City Schools may exercise all available remedies for such default as specified in the contract documents, and as available under applicable law.
Content Reference: 50-RFP-12-97 School Bus Transportation
System shall be activated by the eight-way light system or the application of the brake system.
System shall not be capable of being bypassed by the driver.
System shall not be capable of being deactivated until the ignition switch has been turned off.
There shall be a visible indicator on, or in, the dashboard to remind the driver to check the bus for sleeping students.
System shall turn on the interior lights upon activation.
The time limit to check the bus before activation of the alarm system shall be adjustable relative to the capacity of the bus.
System shall monitor all exits. The system shall not be capable of being bypassed by any means, including but not limited to, a key, dashboard area switch, having a student raise the emergency door handle or push a button, or by walking around the outside of the school bus and opening the rear door.
System shall not be altered by vendor.
Pending compliance with the aforementioned Child Reminder System requirements and verification of said requirements by the Director of Transportation, whose approval shall be communicated in writing, the Contractor shall be permitted to use a system other than the Child Reminder System manufactured by CRS Electronics or the Child Check-Mate System manufactured by Child Check-Mate Systems, Inc. The Child Reminder System shall not replace the driver check procedure. In the event a child is left unattended on a bus due to the contractors failure to install or to maintain a Child Reminder System as required in this section, the contractor shall be deemed to be in default, and City Schools may exercise all available remedies for such default as specified in the contract documents, and as available under applicable law.
Content Reference: 50-RFP-12-97 School Bus Transportation
CCM Recommended System
Default System - A007 EPA (schematic)
To purchase this system please give us a call at 1-877-494-8222
Operation Features for A007 EPA:
- Activation by the 8-way overhead red lights (or another 12V source)
- Deactivates in Key ON position
- Unlimited time to perform the child check
- Horn will sound for 5 minutes if the Child-Check is not completed
- To silence the alarm, cycle the key off and then back to on
- Dome lights will illuminate for 2 minutes after deactivation
- Can wait in Accessory position for up to 2 minutes (can be extended by cycling the key)
For a detailed operation guide, please visit: Operation Guide (EPA)
Disclaimer: The information contained herein was acquired through publicly available sources. Regulations may have changed or been amended since CCM's publication. It's the responsibility of the reader to verify local & state regulations as they pertain to a vehicle Child Check System. This information is provided for convenience only. CCM cannot provide legal advice and does not warrant the accuracy or currency of the above. CCM recommends that all customers contact the relevant regulator(s) to validate this information.
