Assembly Bill 126 proposes amendments to the existing statutes regarding back-up lamps on motor vehicles, specifically focusing on school buses. The bill allows school buses to be equipped with one back-up lamp on each side of the vehicle, which will project a white or amber light to illuminate the rear wheels when the bus is backing up. This is a change from current law, which restricts motor vehicles to a maximum of two back-up lamps that must illuminate the roadway behind the vehicle for a distance of up to 75 feet.

The bill amends section 347.26 (4) (a) by adding a provision that allows for the additional back-up lamps on school buses, while maintaining the existing limit for other motor vehicles. The new language specifies that, except for school buses, any motor vehicle may only have two back-up lamps directed to illuminate the roadway. This legislative change aims to enhance safety for school buses while they are in reverse, providing better visibility for the rear wheels.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 347.26(4)(a), 347.26