- (1) the vehicle is used on a part time basis to assist a governmental agency in responding to emergencies;
- (2) the owner of the vehicle receives written authorization to operate the vehicle as an emergency vehicle from the sheriff, chief of police, or fire chief of the governmental agency that the vehicle is authorized to assist;
- (3) the vehicle is in compliance with the emergency lights and siren requirements of Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code;
- (4) the vehicle is properly licensed and insured; and
- (5) the governmental agency that authorizes the vehicle to operate as an emergency vehicle has adopted written policies regarding the operation of emergency vehicles in their jurisdiction. The policies shall require compliance with the statutory restrictions and requirements of Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code.
A private fire response vehicle, private police vehicle, or private search and rescue vehicle may be designated as an emergency vehicle if:
KEY: emergency vehicle
Date of Last Change: January 22, 2025
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2023
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 41-6a-310; 53-1-108(1)(c)