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7. If additional time is needed to wash or clean a bus, the driver must contact their supervisor for permission. 8. Bus cleanliness is a standard for CHP inspection and the Agency can be cited for a dirty bus. P. ARTICLES LEFT ON BUSES Articles such as clothing, books, backpacks, sports equipment, that are left on the bus after a route must be kept at the front of the bus for five (5) days. If they are not claimed by a student on that route at the end of five (5) days, they must be delivered to Dispatch. Cell phones and other electronic devices shall be brought into Dispatch immediately where they will be labeled and stored until they are claimed. Q. TWO-WAY RADIO OPERATION AND PROCEDURES The two-way radio communication system is the link between the driver and any assistance that may be needed. To operate at a high level of efficiency and to allow the agency to assist drivers in a timely manner, certain rules and procedures must be followed. 1. OPERATING PROCEDURES a. Dispatchers are contacted by calling “Lancaster Base” . b. The driver calling for assistance should identify himself or herself by route number. c. Conversation from unit to unit should be avoided. All radio communications must be to or from the dispatcher. d. Simplified 10-code should be used whenever possible.

10-1 Received Poorly 10-2 Receiving well 10-3 Give me instructions 10-4 OK – understanding 10-5 Moving in traffic 10-6 Will confirm ASAP 10-7 Out of service 10-8 In service 10-9 Repeat 10-20 Give current location 10-21 Call by telephone 10-23 Stand by

10-24 What is the time? 10-32 Weapon on the Bus 10-98 Assignment finished 10-100 Restroom break at a school 10-500 Accident 10-600 Need ambulance 10-700 Fire

2. RADIO CHANNELS For bus to bus communication outside of the normal radio service area, radios should be tuned to Transit TA or Special Needs TA. a. Channel – Special Needs b. Channel – Transit c. Channel – Administration

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Revised 8/14/2024

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