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 the 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 inserting a provision that allows for the additional back-up lamps on school buses, while also deleting the phrase "Any" at the beginning of the section. This change clarifies that the new regulations for school buses are an exception to the general rule governing back-up lamps for all motor vehicles. Overall, the bill aims to enhance safety for school buses while they are in reverse.

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