Section 2-10 - New Technology and Equipment (a) It is the intent of this section to accommodate new technologies and equipment that will better facilitate the transportation of students. When a new technology, piece of equipment, or component is desired to be applied to the school bus, and it meets the following criteria, it may be acceptable. - (i) It (the technology, equipment or component) shall not compromise the effectiveness or integrity of any major safety system, unless it completely replaces the system. (Examples of safety systems include, but are not limited to, compartmentalization, the eight light warning system, emergency exit opportunity, and the uncluttered yellow color scheme.)
- (ii) It shall not diminish the safe environment of the interior of the bus.
- (iii) It shall not create additional risk to students who are boarding or exiting the bus or are in or near the school bus loading zone.
- (iv) It shall not create undue additional activity and/or responsibility for the driver.
- (v) It shall generally increase efficiency and/or safety of the bus, or generally provide for a safer or more pleasant experience for the occupants and pedestrians in the vicinity of the bus, or generally assist the driver or make his/her many tasks easier to perform.
206-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-10