# COMAR Title 11 — Department of Transportation

## Subtitle 19 — Motor Vehicle Administration — School Vehicles

### Chapter 03 — Type II School Vehicles — Construction Standards

#### Regulation .04 Bumpers.

*COMAR 11.19.03.04*

A. A front bumper shall be provided, and shall:

  (1) Be painted black;

  (2) Extend to protect the outer edges of the fenders;

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

  (4) 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.

B. A rear bumper shall be provided by the body manufacturer and it shall:

  (1) Have at least a 7-inch face;

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

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

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

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

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

  (7) Be painted black; and

  (8) 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.