Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 187 of 1990 - The Pupil Transportation Act (257.1801 - 257.1877)
Section 257.1805 - Definitions; M to S.

Sec. 5.
(1) "Motor bus" and "motor carrier of passengers" mean those terms as defined in section 3 of the motor bus transportation act, 1982 PA 432, MCL 474.103.
(2) "Nonpublic school" means that term as defined in section 5 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.5.
(3) "Public school" means that term as defined in section 5 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.5.
(4) "Rule" means a rule promulgated pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
(5) "School" means either a public school or a nonpublic school, or both.
History: 1990, Act 187, Eff. Aug. 15, 1990 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 49, Imd. Eff. Mar. 29, 2000 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 107, Eff. Aug. 15, 2006

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Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles

Act 187 of 1990 - The Pupil Transportation Act (257.1801 - 257.1877)

Section 257.1801 - Short Title.

Section 257.1803 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.

Section 257.1805 - Definitions; M to S.

Section 257.1807 - Definitions; S, T.

Section 257.1809 - Pupil Transportation; Regulation; Routes; Vehicles and Equipment; Rules.

Section 257.1810 - Transportation of Pupils; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Restrictions.

Section 257.1810a - Contract With Motor Carrier; Authorization.

Section 257.1811 - Applicability of MCL 257.1811 to 257.1821; Body Width and Height of Type I and Type II School Buses; Attachment of Bus to Chassis; Use of Spacers; Bus Floor; Doors; Steps; Emergency Exit; Insulation; Book Racks Prohibited; Electric...

Section 257.1812 - School Bus; Flashing Advisory Sign; Placement of Electronic Sign; Requirements; Section to Be Known as "Privacky law."

Section 257.1813 - Air Brake System.

Section 257.1815 - Exterior Lamps and Signals on Bus.

Section 257.1817 - Signal Lights; Stoplights; Flasher Lamps; Applicability to School Buses Manufactured Before October 1, 1990; Conformance With Federal Regulations.

Section 257.1819 - Red and Amber Signal Lights; Applicability to New School Buses.

Section 257.1820 - Stop-Arm Camera System.

Section 257.1821 - Windshield Wipers and Washers, Washer Reservoir, and Windshield.

Section 257.1823 - Vision; Mirrors; Sun Shades; Applicability.

Section 257.1825 - Fire Extinguisher; First Aid Kit; Fusees and Reflectors.

Section 257.1827 - Safety Glass; Push-Out Window Sash; Definition.

Section 257.1829 - Fuel Tank or Container; Intake Pipe; Fuel Lines.

Section 257.1831 - Flashing, Oscillating, or Rotating Light; Location; Color; Use; Conditions.

Section 257.1833 - Paint; Applicability.

Section 257.1835 - Repealed. 2006, Act 107, Eff. Aug. 15, 2006.

Section 257.1837 - Repealed. 2006, Act 107, Eff. Aug. 15, 2006.

Section 257.1839 - Inspections.

Section 257.1841 - Rejection; Red Sticker; Yellow Sticker; Reinspection; Passing Sticker.

Section 257.1843 - Inspection of New School Bus; Acceptance of Delivery.

Section 257.1849 - Age of Driver; Chauffeur's License, Vehicle Group Designation, Passenger Vehicle Indorsement, and School Bus Indorsement Required; Persons Prohibited From Operation of School Bus; Administration of Commercial Driver License Skills...

Section 257.1851 - School Bus Safety Education; Training Program.

Section 257.1852 - Repealed. 2006, Act 107, Eff. Aug. 15, 2006.

Section 257.1853 - Drivers of School Buses; Qualifications; Records; Background Check; Prohibition on Smoking; Alcoholic Liquor or Controlled Substance on Bus; Third Party Reimbursement or Certain Benefits Not Required.

Section 257.1855 - Actuation of Alternately Flashing Lights; Procedures for Receiving and Discharging Pupils From Bus; Crossing Road; Prohibited Stops; Instruction on Proper School Bus Etiquette; Reimbursement; "Required to Cross the Roadway" Explain...

Section 257.1857 - Driver of School Bus at Railroad Track Grade Crossing; Requirements; “Inactive Railroad Track” Defined; Exemptions; Violation as Civil Infraction; Fine; Processing.

Section 257.1859 - Persons Eligible for Transportation; Applicability of Subsection (1); Limitation as to Seating; Violation as Civil Infraction; Fine; Processing; "Authorized Person" Defined.

Section 257.1861 - Speed Limits; Violation; Penalty.

Section 257.1863 - Repealed. 2006, Act 107, Eff. Aug. 15, 2006.

Section 257.1865 - Use of School Bus for Transporting Persons Other Than Pupils; Mileage, Insurance, Fees, and Other Costs; Priority; Purchase of Additional School Buses; Checking and Servicing School Buses; Definition; Rights of School Employees; Co...

Section 257.1867 - Contract for Use of School Bus by Government; Costs; Insurance; Stipulation; Limitation.

Section 257.1869 - Purchasing School Buses; Rehabilitation of School Buses; Costs; Rules.

Section 257.1870 - Advisory Committee; Establishment; Purpose; Membership; Duties.

Section 257.1871 - Instruction and Training on New Procedures.

Section 257.1873 - Violation as Civil Infraction or Felony; Powers of Motor Carrier Officers.

Section 257.1875 - Effective Date.

Section 257.1877 - Conditional Effective Date.