Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Regulation 2018
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The body of the heavy bus must be in good structural condition. A body framework inspection must be performed if— the body of the heavy bus shows signs of structural damage, or signs of corrosion of the frame, for example, rust stains, loose rivets or loose or rusted panels; or the heavy bus has not been inspected under section 22 , and found to be satisfactory, within the last 5 years. Interior trim material of the heavy bus must be in good condition and not be damaged. If the heavy bus is a regional classification bus, any side facing seats must be replaced with forward or rearward facing seats. Seats, partitions and exposed handrails of the heavy bus must be padded to the extent required under part 8 of this schedule. Floor coverings of the heavy bus that are damaged or not non-slip must be replaced with suitable non-slip floor coverings. Windows and window sealing must be in good condition. Paintwork must be in good condition. sch 1AA s 8 ins 2026 SL No. 4 s 37 (sch.1AA-sec.8-ssec.1) The body of the heavy bus must be in good structural condition. (sch.1AA-sec.8-ssec.2) A body framework inspection must be performed if— the body of the heavy bus shows signs of structural damage, or signs of corrosion of the frame, for example, rust stains, loose rivets or loose or rusted panels; or the heavy bus has not been inspected under section 22 , and found to be satisfactory, within the last 5 years. (sch.1AA-sec.8-ssec.3) Interior trim material of the heavy bus must be in good condition and not be damaged. (sch.1AA-sec.8-ssec.4) If the heavy bus is a regional classification bus, any side facing seats must be replaced with forward or rearward facing seats. (sch.1AA-sec.8-ssec.5) Seats, partitions and exposed handrails of the heavy bus must be padded to the extent required under part 8 of this schedule. (sch.1AA-sec.8-ssec.6) Floor coverings of the heavy bus that are damaged or not non-slip must be replaced with suitable non-slip floor coverings. (sch.1AA-sec.8-ssec.7) Windows and window sealing must be in good condition. (sch.1AA-sec.8-ssec.8) Paintwork must be in good condition.
- (a) the body of the heavy bus shows signs of structural damage, or signs of corrosion of the frame, for example, rust stains, loose rivets or loose or rusted panels; or
- (b) the heavy bus has not been inspected under section 22 , and found to be satisfactory, within the last 5 years.