Chapter 6. Required Changes for 7D 7D Requirement Changes October 1, 2019 Changes 7D Training Changes * Eight hours of in-service training must be completed for all 7D renewal applicants. 7D Vehicle Changes * All vehicles must have an interior school bus light indicator. * All vehicles must have an audible backup alarm. October 1, 2020 Changes 7D Vehicle Changes * All vehicles must have a child reminder system. * Size of vehicle cannot exceed seating capacity for 10 passengers. Any question customers may have on the 7D changes, they can e-mail the RMV at schoolbus7dnotify@state.ma.us and for more information go to mass.gov/rmv/7d 07/18 7D Vehicle Registration Requirements Effective immediately, two changes have been made to the registration requirements for School Pupil Transport (7D) vehicles. 1. 7D vehicles must have a 10,000 pound or less gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Any vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more falls under the Federal Motor Carrier and must meet all commercial vehicle requirements including for the driver. 2. The seating capacity must not exceed 10 passengers plus the driver. The driver is not counted within the 10 passengers and the removal of seats does not bring the vehicle into compliance. 06/19/20http://mass.gov/rmv/7d