Flashing, oscillating, or rotating light; location; color; use; conditions.
MCL 257.1831
in effect257.1831. Flashing, oscillating, or rotating light; location; color; use; conditions.
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. If a school bus is equipped with such a light, there is no requirement that a driver use it. The light shall not be actuated by the driver unless 1 or more of the following conditions exist:
(a) Inclement weather such as fog, rain, or snow.
(b) When passengers are boarding or being discharged.
(c) From 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise. (d) Where conditions hinder the visibility of the school bus.
1990, Act 187, Eff. Aug. 15, 1990; Am. 2006, Act 107, Eff. Aug. 15, 2006
Source: Michigan Legislature (legislature.mi.gov)URL: https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-257-1831Fetched: 10/20/2026