Michigan § 257.1831 Flashing, oscillating, or rotating light; location; color; use; conditions.

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§ 257.1831 — Flashing, oscillating, or rotating light; location; color; use; conditions.

Michigan § 257.1831

Ch. 257MOTOR VEHICLES

Act 187 of 1990THE PUPIL TRANSPORTATION ACT (257.1801-257.1877)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.1831 (2026).

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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.

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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.