California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 2 - Department of the California Highway Patrol
Chapter 6.5 - Motor Carrier Safety
Article 5 - Additional Requirements for School Bus Drivers
Section 1228 - Railroad Crossing

In addition to the provisions of Vehicle Code Section 22452, the driver shall stop the school bus parallel to and as close as practicable to the appropriate edge of the highway, fully open the entrance door on a Type 1 bus or open the window on a Type 2 bus, and then listen and look to ensure that the tracks are clear of an approaching train, and proceed only when the tracks are safe to cross and the door is closed.

1. Amendment filed 4-3-80; designated effective 7-1-80 (Register 80, No. 14).

Note: Authority cited and Reference: Section 34501.5, Vehicle Code.