Section 257.1831 - Flashing, oscillating, or rotating light; location; color; use; conditions.
THE PUPIL TRANSPORTATION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 187 of 1990
257.1831 Flashing, oscillating, or rotating light; location; color; use; conditions.
Sec. 31.
A school bus may be equipped with a flashing, oscillating, or rotating light mounted on the roof of the bus approximately 6 feet from the rear of the vehicle which displays a white light to the front, side, and rear of the bus. If a school bus is equipped with such a light, there is no requirement that a driver use it. The light shall not be actuated by the driver unless 1 or more of the following conditions exist:
(a) Inclement weather such as fog, rain, or snow.
(b) When passengers are boarding or being discharged.
(c) From 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise. (d) Where conditions hinder the visibility of the school bus.
History: 1990, Act 187, Eff. Aug. 15, 1990 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 107, Eff. Aug. 15, 2006