Pennsylvania Code
Title 67 - TRANSPORTATION
Part I - Department of Transportation
Subpart A - Vehicle Code Provisions
Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics
Chapter 171 - SCHOOL BUSES AND SCHOOL VEHICLES
Subchapter F - MASS TRANSIT PUPIL TRANSPORTATION BUS STANDARDS
Section 171.136 - Signal lamps

Universal Citation: 67 PA Code ยง 171.136

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) Required. Except as provided in subsection (b), a mass transit pupil transportation bus shall be equipped with four red signal lamps and four amber signal lamps in accordance with § 171.59(b) (relating to lamps and signals).

(b) Exceptions. A mass transit pupil transportation bus need not be equipped with the signal lamps required by subsection (a) if it makes stops only at any of the following:

(1) On streets in urban districts designated by the Department or local authorities as streets on which the use of signal lamps is prohibited.

(2) At intersections or other places where traffic is controlled by uniformed police officers or appropriately attired persons authorized to direct, control or regulate traffic.

(3) In school bus loading areas designated by the Department or local authorities, if the bus is entirely off the roadway.

(c) Limitations on use. The signal lamps required by subsection (a) may not be activated when the bus is being used other than for the exclusive transportation of children to and from school and school related activities.

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