How AB 126 changes current law

Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill allows school buses to be equipped with additional back-up lamps specifically designed to illuminate the rear wheels while backing up.

• 347.26(4)(a)

  Any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than 2 back-up lamps which shall be so directed as to project a white or amber light illuminating the roadway to the rear of such vehicle for a distance not to exceed 75 feet. → Except as provided in par. (am), any motor vehicle may be equipped with not more than 2 back-up lamps which shall be so directed as to project a white or amber light illuminating the roadway to the rear of such vehicle for a distance not to exceed 75 feet.

  This change clarifies that the limit of two back-up lamps applies only to standard motor vehicles, and not to school buses.

• 347.26(4)(am)

  In addition to the lamps authorized under par. (a), a school bus may be equipped with one back-up lamp mounted to each side of the vehicle and directed to project a white or amber light illuminating the rear wheels of the vehicle when backing.

  This addition permits school buses to have extra back-up lamps for better visibility of the rear wheels when reversing.