Bill > HB1295

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's vehicle regulations to allow school buses to be equipped with extended stop signal arms with specific design and safety specifications. The bill permits school buses to have up to two extensions on the left side of the vehicle that can partially obstruct the roadway, with each extension required to have a system of flashing red lights. The front side of the extension is limited to extending 78 inches from the vehicle's left side and must be at least 36 inches from the ground, while the rear side can extend up to 32 inches and must also be at least 36 inches from the ground. Additionally, the bill amends existing width restrictions for vehicles to specifically allow these extended stop signal arms to extend beyond standard width limitations when the bus is stopped and loading or unloading students. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is tasked with creating regulations to implement these new provisions, and the changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment. These modifications are intended to enhance school bus safety by providing more visibility and signaling when students are entering or exiting the vehicle.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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