Section 25257 Of Article 7. Flashing And Colored Lights From California Vehicle Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 7.
25257
. (a) Every schoolbus, when operated for the transportation of
schoolchildren, shall be equipped with a flashing red light signal
system.
(b) (1) Every schoolbus manufactured on or after September 1,
1992, shall also be equipped with a stop signal arm. Any schoolbus
manufactured before September 1, 1992, may be equipped with a stop
signal arm.
(2) Any schoolbus manufactured on or after July 1, 1993, shall
also be equipped with an amber warning light system, in addition to
the flashing red light signal system. Any schoolbus manufactured
before July 1, 1993, may be equipped with an amber warning light
system.
(3) On or before September 1, 1992, the department shall adopt
regulations governing the specifications, installation, and use of
stop signal arms, to comply with federal standards.
(4) A "stop signal arm" is a device that can be extended outward
from the side of a schoolbus to provide a signal to other motorists
not to pass the bus because it has stopped to load or unload
passengers, that is manufactured pursuant to the specifications of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 131, issued on April 25,
1991.