Michigan § 257.1831 - Flashing, oscillating, or rotating light; location; color; use; conditions.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.1831 — Flashing, oscillating, or rotating light; location; color; use; conditions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257.1831. Flashing, oscillating, or rotating light; location; color; use; conditions.
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.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.1831 cover?
Section 257.1831 ("Flashing, oscillating, or rotating light; location; color; use; conditions.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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