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WY SF0005

WY SF0005
School district vehicles-flashing lights authorized.


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Introduced
01/22/2025
In Committee
02/21/2025
Crossed Over
01/31/2025
Passed
02/26/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/28/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; specifying that school district vehicles that are not school buses and are used for transporting students may display flashing lights as specified; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Wyoming state law to allow certain school district vehicles that are not traditional school buses to display flashing white and amber lights when transporting students to or from school or during school-related activities. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to the existing statute on lighting restrictions for vehicles, authorizing public school district vehicles that are owned, leased, or registered to the district to use these special warning lights. This change potentially improves visibility and safety for vehicles transporting students, even if they are not conventional school buses. The bill will become effective immediately upon completing the standard legislative process for enactment as outlined in the Wyoming Constitution, which typically involves passage by the legislature and approval by the governor.

Committee Categories

Education, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Assigned Chapter Number 77 (on 02/28/2025)

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