Section 25257.7 Of Article 7. Flashing And Colored Lights From California Vehicle Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 7.
25257.7
. (a) A schoolbus may be equipped with a white strobe light
mounted so as to be visible from the front, sides, or rear of the
bus. The strobe light may only be lighted when visibility is reduced
to 500 feet or less due to atmospheric conditions including, but not
limited to, fog, rain, snow, smoke, or dust. Reduced visibility due
to atmospheric conditions does not include the time of darkness from
one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.
(b) The type and mounting requirements of strobe lights authorized
by subdivision (a) shall be established by regulations adopted by
the department by April 1, 1991. No schoolbus shall be equipped with
a strobe light until the regulations are adopted.