South Carolina State Requirements
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PASSENGER ADVISORY SYSTEM - (“Child reminder system”)
Each school bus shall be equipped with a passenger advisory system that is armed when the red lights are turned on at first passenger stop. If the driver attempts to exit the bus prior to deactivation procedures, the horn shall sound immediately. The proper procedure for deactivation is by placing the ignition key in the “OFF” position and then pressing a button located on the rear bulkhead on driver’s side of bus prior to opening passenger door to exit. The deactivation device shall be tamper-proof such that it cannot be disabled by students or other passengers. Explicit instructions for operating this system shall be installed above entrance door Instructions shall be on a plastic type material that will adhere to the applied surface
Content Reference: South Carolina School Bus Specifications
Each school bus shall be equipped with a passenger advisory system that is armed when the red lights are turned on at first passenger stop. If the driver attempts to exit the bus prior to deactivation procedures, the horn shall sound immediately. The proper procedure for deactivation is by placing the ignition key in the “OFF” position and then pressing a button located on the rear bulkhead on driver’s side of bus prior to opening passenger door to exit. The deactivation device shall be tamper-proof such that it cannot be disabled by students or other passengers. Explicit instructions for operating this system shall be installed above entrance door Instructions shall be on a plastic type material that will adhere to the applied surface
Content Reference: South Carolina School Bus Specifications
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Operation Features for A007 EPN:
- Activation by the 8-way overhead red lights (or another 12V source)
- Deactivates in Key OFF position
- Front door is monitored and must be closed during deactivation
- 2 minutes to perform the child check
- Horn will sound for 5 minutes if the child check is not done
Optional Features
- Dome lights will illuminate for 2 minutes after deactivation
- Dome lights will flash twice to confirm deactivation
- To silence the horn, cycle the key off and then back to on
For a detailed operation guide, please visit: Operation Guide (EPN)
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