Rule Chapter 14-90, F.A.C., is being amended in order to include additional definitions, as well as update safety, medical, and operational standards. Regulations governing wireless communication devices are also being included in the rule chapter.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
14-90.002: Definitions
14-90.004: Bus Transit System Operational Standards
14-90.0041: Medical Examinations for Bus Transit System Drivers
14-90.006: Operational and Driving Requirements
14-90.007: Vehicle Equipment Standards and Procurement Criteria
14-90.009: Bus Safety Inspections
14-90.010: Certification
14-90.012: Safety and Security Inspections and Reviews
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule Chapter 14-90, F.A.C., is being amended in order to include additional definitions, as well as update safety, medical, and operational standards. Regulations governing wireless communication devices are also being included in the rule chapter.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Updated regulations and wireless communication devices are being amended.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 341.031, 341.041(3), 341.061, 334.044(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 119.071, 341.041(3), 341.061, 334.044(12), 334.044(28) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Deanna R. Hurt, Assistant General Counsel and Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

available at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/transit/.

Document Information

Subject:: Updated regulations and wireless communication devices are being amended.
Purpose:: Rule Chapter 14-90, F.A.C., is being amended in order to include additional definitions, as well as update safety, medical, and operational standards. Regulations governing wireless communication devices are also being included in the rule chapter.
Rulemaking Authority:: 341.031, 341.041(3), 341.061, 334.044(2) FS.
Law:: 119.071, 341.041(3), 341.061, 334.044(12), 334.044(28) FS.
Contact:: Deanna R. Hurt, Assistant General Counsel and Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458
Related Rules: (8): 14-90.002. Definitions; 14-90.004. Bus Transit System Operational Standards; 14-90.0041. Medical Examinations for Bus Transit System Drivers; 14-90.006. Operational and Driving Requirements; 14-90.007. Vehicle Equipment Standards and Procurement Criteria; More ...