HOUSE BILL No. 5581

 

January 24, 2006, Introduced by Rep. Jones and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

 

     A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled

 

"The pupil transportation act,"

 

by amending section 31 (MCL 257.1831).

 

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

 

     Sec. 31. 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 which light may

 

be actuated by the driver for use only  in inclement weather such

 

as fog, rain, or snow,  when boarding or discharging  passengers,

 

from 1/2 hour before sunset until 1/2 hour after sunrise, or where

 


conditions hinder the visibility of the school bus  pupils along a

 

scheduled school bus route.