Sec. 41.
(1) A school bus may be rejected by the inspecting state official for use in transporting passengers if it does not meet the requirements of this act and the rules promulgated pursuant to this act.
(2) A vehicle that is determined by a state police official to be unsafe for further operation as a school bus shall not be used. An unsafe vehicle shall have affixed to its windshield, by the state police official, a red sticker which shall read as follows: "This vehicle may not be driven. Utilization of this vehicle is in violation of law. {reverse side} Do not remove without State Police authorization." The sticker shall remain until the condition is corrected. A school bus may be transported to a maintenance facility for repair if the school bus driver provides written proof of destination to a state police official upon request.
(3) A school bus that is considered to be in unsatisfactory condition, but that is safe for operation, shall have affixed to its windshield by the state police official a yellow sticker which shall read as follows: "This vehicle has equipment defects. {reverse side} Repairs and reinspection shall be obtained on or before _____. Do not remove without State Police authorization." If, upon reinspection, the vehicle defect has not been repaired, replaced, or corrected, the state police official shall remove the yellow sticker and affix a red sticker to the vehicle. Exceptions may be made when the necessary parts or equipment has been ordered but not received at the time of reinspection. Reinspection may take place within 60 days after the original inspection.
(4) A school bus that is considered to be in satisfactory condition after inspection by a state police official shall have a Michigan vehicle inspection passing sticker affixed to its windshield. The owner of a school bus shall remove or destroy the pass sticker before selling the school bus. The display of a pass sticker on a vehicle other than a school bus is a state civil infraction. All stickers are the property of the department of state police.
History: 1990, Act 187, Eff. Aug. 15, 1990 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 108, Eff. Aug. 15, 2006
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
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 257.1813 - Air Brake System.
Section 257.1815 - Exterior Lamps and Signals on Bus.
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 257.1851 - School Bus Safety Education; Training Program.
Section 257.1852 - Repealed. 2006, Act 107, Eff. Aug. 15, 2006.
Section 257.1861 - Speed Limits; Violation; Penalty.
Section 257.1863 - Repealed. 2006, Act 107, Eff. Aug. 15, 2006.
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.