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T.3.2 Brake Over Travel Switch - BOTS

T.3.2.1 A Brake Over Travel Switch (BOTS) must be installed such that brake pedal travel exceeding the normal range will actuate the switch

T.3.2.2 The BOTS must be a mechanical single pole, single throw (commonly known as a two position) switch (push-pull or flip type).

T.3.2.3 Operation of the BOTS to the OFF position must:

a. (IC) Shutdown the engine(s) and fuel pump(s) IC.8

b. (EV) Open the Shutdown Circuit EV.8.2.2

T.3.2.4 Repeated operation of the switch must not reset or restore power

T.3.2.5 The BOTS must be designed so that the driver cannot reset it.

T.3.2.6 The switch must be implemented with analog components, and not using programmable logic controllers, engine control units, or similar functioning digital controllers.