{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"24617","citation":"Veh. Code, § 24617","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000. - 28246.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Lighting Equipment [24250. - 26106.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment [24600. - 24617.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12/chapter-2/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 555, Sec. 1.   (AB 1904)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A transit bus may be authorized to be equipped with a yield right-of-way sign on the left rear of the bus. The yield right-of-way sign may flash simultaneously with the rear turn signal lamps, but is not required to do so. The sign may also be a static decal that is affixed to the left rear of the bus. If the sign is a flashing light-emitting diode (LED) sign, it shall be both of the following:</p><p>(1) Designed to warn a person operating a motor vehicle approaching the rear of the bus that the bus is entering traffic.</p><p>(2) Illuminated by a red flashing light when the bus is signaling in preparation for entering a traffic lane after having stopped to receive or discharge passengers.</p><p>(b) This section does not require a transit agency to install the yield right-of-way sign described in subdivision (a).</p><p>(c) This section does not relieve the driver of a transit bus from the duty to drive the bus with due regard for the safety of all persons and property. This section does not exempt the driver of a transit bus from Section <a href=\"/veh/21804\">21804</a>.</p><p>(d) This section applies only if the governing board of the transit agency approves a resolution, after a public hearing on the issue, requesting that this section be made applicable to it.</p><p>(e) A participating transit agency shall undertake a public education program to encourage motorists to yield to a transit bus when the sign specified in subdivision (a) is activated.</p>","text":"(a) A transit bus may be authorized to be equipped with a yield right-of-way sign on the left rear of the bus. The yield right-of-way sign may flash simultaneously with the rear turn signal lamps, but is not required to do so. The sign may also be a static decal that is affixed to the left rear of the bus. If the sign is a flashing light-emitting diode (LED) sign, it shall be both of the following: (1) Designed to warn a person operating a motor vehicle approaching the rear of the bus that the bus is entering traffic. (2) Illuminated by a red flashing light when the bus is signaling in preparation for entering a traffic lane after having stopped to receive or discharge passengers. (b) This section does not require a transit agency to install the yield right-of-way sign described in subdivision (a). (c) This section does not relieve the driver of a transit bus from the duty to drive the bus with due regard for the safety of all persons and property. This section does not exempt the driver of a transit bus from Section 21804. (d) This section applies only if the governing board of the transit agency approves a resolution, after a public hearing on the issue, requesting that this section be made applicable to it. (e) A participating transit agency shall undertake a public education program to encourage motorists to yield to a transit bus when the sign specified in subdivision (a) is activated.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/rear-lighting-equipment-24617","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}