2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8)
Chapter 6 - UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 40-6-1 — 40-6-397)
Article 8 - SCHOOL BUSES (§§ 40-6-160 — 40-6-165)
Section 40-6-162 - Use of visual signals

Universal Citation:
GA Code § 40-6-162 (2023)
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A school bus driver shall actuate the visual signals required by Code Sections 40-8-111 and 40-8-115 whenever, but only whenever, the school bus is stopped on the highway for the purpose of receiving or discharging school children. A school bus driver shall not actuate the visual signals:

  • (1) At intersections or other places where traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals or police officers; or
  • (2) In designated school bus loading areas where the bus is entirely off the roadway.

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