1. (1) the vehicle is solely used to transport human organs, human tissues, or surgical team members for transplant purposes;
2. (2) the owner of the vehicle receives written authorization to operate the vehicle as an emergency vehicle from the commissioner;
3. (3) the vehicle is in compliance with the emergency lights and siren requirements of Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, using only red, or red and white flashing lights;
4. (4) the vehicle is properly licensed, insured, and complies with vehicle safety requirements;
5. (5) the vehicle is properly identified as an organ or tissue transplant vehicle; and

6. (6) the operator of the vehicle has completed:

   1. (a) an emergency vehicle operator course approved by the department; and
   2. (b) a defensive driving course approved by the department.

A private organ transport 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)