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7. Four-Way Flashers are a safety device used as an alert or distress signal. Use them in the following situations:

• During emergencies and breakdowns, whether stopped in a traffic lane or parked on the shoulder.

• At railroad crossings where stopping is required.
• When making a road relief. When laying over on the Transit Mall.
• Whenever there is an extended delay at a stop.
• When backing a bus. When using the lift.
• When driving very slowly in a traffic lane because of vehicle problems.
• To warn other vehicle operators of a traffic accident or hazard requiring care in approaching, overtaking or passing.

It is not appropriate to use your four-way flashers for a routine service stop where there is no extended delay. Use of four-way flashers for routine service stops can lead to confusion at shared bus stops and to the potential for customers passed ups. 
Instead, follow SOP B804: