### Question
How is the "over-the-road bus" defined?


### Answer
The term **over-the-road bus** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12181* as follows -

> a bus characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12181*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 126-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES**

