Louisiana § RS 17:162 - School busses purchased for private use
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:162 — School busses purchased for private use, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:162. School busses purchased for private use
Every school bus sold or transferred to any use other than school activities in this state shall be painted by the new owner a color other than national school bus chrome yellow, all lettering of school bus identification, and all semaphore arms and alternate flashing signal lights shall be removed therefrom.
Added by Acts 1950, No. 505, §2. Amended by Act 1966, No. 109, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 17:162
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:162 cover?
Section RS 17:162 ("School busses purchased for private use") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 17:162?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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