Interpretation ID: nht88-3.72

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: 10/17/88

FROM: MELVIN KREWALL -- DIRECTOR TRANSPORTATION SECTION FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OKLAHOMA STATE DEPT OF EDUCATION

TO: CHIEF COUNSEL NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN.

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: ATTACHED TO LETTER DATED 03/31/89 FROM ERIKA Z. JONES -- NHTSA TO MELVIN KREWALL, REDBOOK A33 (2), PART 571.3

TEXT: Dear Sir:

The State Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Oklahoma asked me to submit two questions to your office for your consideration.

1. May a transit coach-type vehicle, manufactured prior to April 1, 1977, be used on a public school bus route to transport students to and from school?

2. What must be done to a transit coach-type vehicle to bring it into compliance as a standard Type "D" school bus?

We would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,