Senate Bill 136 amends current law regarding the back-up lamps on motor vehicles, specifically addressing 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 existing law that restricts motor vehicles to a maximum of two back-up lamps, which must project light to illuminate the roadway behind the vehicle for up to 75 feet.

The bill modifies the language in statute 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 subsection 347.26 (4) (am) specifically outlines the requirements for the back-up lamps on school buses, thereby enhancing safety measures for these vehicles when reversing.

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