Section 575IAC1-9-63. Safety detection sensor; outside

   (a) A safety detection system may be used.

  (b) The safety detection system must be designed to:

(1) warn drivers of children within areas considered most dangerous around a school bus; and

(2) monitor and warn school bus drivers of moving objects during loading and unloading sequences by:

(A) operating when the school bus is at a complete stop;

(B) being activated by the extension of the stop arm; and

(C) remaining active by the extension of the stop arm and deactivated when the school bus resumes motion.

  (c) The safety detection system must contain an audible and visible alarm.

  (d) The audible alarm must be volume adjustable to compensate for background noise variations.

  (e) The visible alarm must be capable of illumination during day and night lighting conditions.

  (f) The safety detection system must be operated automatically.

  (g) The safety detection system must be FCC approved. (State School Bus Committee; 575 IAC 1-9-63; filed Aug 15, 2014, 10:20 a.m.: 20140910-IR-575130244FRA)