As used in 61-8-387 through 61-8-390, the following definitions apply:

1. (1) "Emergency lights" means:

   1. (a) for a law enforcement vehicle or an authorized emergency vehicle, visual signals meeting the requirements of 61-9-402; and
   2. (b) for a highway worker vehicle, visible signals of flashing or rotating amber, red, or green lights.
2. (2) "Highway worker" means an employee of the department of transportation, a local authority, or any other entity authorized to work on a public highway when operating or working within 100 feet of a highway worker vehicle using its emergency lights.
3. (3) "Highway worker vehicle" means a vehicle authorized to work within a public highway. The term also includes a tow truck, a snow plow, or any other vehicle with additional lighting equipment activated in addition to its original equipment manufacturer lights.
4. (4) "Siren" means an audible signal meeting the requirements of 61-9-402.

History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 567, L. 2023.