Regulation .04 Bumpers.

Be painted black;

Extend to protect the outer edges of the fenders;

Be of sufficient strength to permit pushing another vehicle of comparable weight without permanent deformation; and

Be located at a height of between 14 inches and 18 inches when measured from the bottom edge of the bumper to the level surface on which the unloaded bus stands.

Have at least a 7-inch face;

Be at least 3/16 inch thick steel, or equivalent material;

Be attached directly to the chassis frame with provisions for easy removal;

Be constructed so as to prevent hitching to or riding on it;

Be of sufficient strength to permit the vehicle to be pushed by another vehicle without permanent distortion;

Extend at least 1 inch beyond the rearmost part of the body surface measured at the floor line;

Be painted black; and

Be located at a height of between 14 inches and 18 inches from the bottom edge to the level surface upon which the unloaded vehicle stands.