§ 24617
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(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.