Section 171.136. Signal lamps

(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.

The provisions of this § 171.136 adopted August 19, 1983, effective August 20, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 2561; readopted December 4, 1987, effective December 5, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5052. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (83765).