[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 5]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR393.44]



[Page 399]

 

                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 393_PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION--Table of 

Contents

 

                            Subpart C_Brakes

 

Sec. 393.44  Front brake lines, protection.



    On every bus, if equipped with air brakes, the braking system shall 

be so constructed that in the event any brake line to any of the front 

wheels is broken, the driver can apply the brakes on the rear wheels 

despite such breakage. The means used to apply the brakes may be located 

forward of the driver's seat as long as it can be operated manually by 

the driver when the driver is properly restrained by any seat belt 

assembly provided for use. Every bus shall meet this requirement or 

comply with the regulations in effect at the time of its manufacture.



[53 FR 49400, Dec. 7, 1988]