(a) A bus, other than a school bus, that provides public transportation and that was acquired on or after September 1, 1997, shall be equipped with two or more hazard lamps that:
(1) are mounted at the same level on the rear of the bus;
(2) are visible at a distance of 500 feet in normal sunlight;
(3) flash; and
(4) emit amber light.
(b) An operator of a bus to which this section applies shall activate the hazard lamps if the bus stops to load or unload a person under 18 years of age.

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Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 547.7011

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) A bus to which this section applies must bear a sign on the rear of the bus stating: “Caution–children may be exiting”.

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