Montana § 20-10-102 - School Bus Requirements
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-10-102 — School Bus Requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-10-102. School Bus Requirements
School bus requirements. (1) A school bus may be operated by the district or other public agency for the conveyance of pupils or may be privately operated by a carrier to provide such conveyance of pupils under contract with a district or other public agency. (2) Every school bus shall bear on the front and rear of the bus a plainly visible sign containing the words "school bus" in letters at least 8 inches in height. (3) When a school bus is operated on a highway for purposes other than transporting pupils to and from school or for school functions, all markings identifying it as a school bus shall be concealed.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 20-10-102
What does Montana Code Annotated § 20-10-102 cover?
Section 20-10-102 ("School Bus Requirements") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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