1. A. A temporary EMS vehicle permit may be issued for a permanent replacement or additional EMS vehicle pending inspection. A temporary EMS vehicle permit will not be issued for a vehicle requesting a "reserved" permit.
2. B. An EMS agency shall file written application for a temporary permit on forms specified by the Office of EMS. Submission of this application requires the EMS agency to attest that the vehicle complies with these regulations.
3. C. The Office of EMS may verify any or all information contained in the application before issuance.

4. D. The procedure for issuance of a temporary EMS vehicle permit is as follows:

   1. 1. An EMS agency requesting a temporary permit shall submit a completed application for an EMS vehicle permit attesting that the vehicle complies with these regulations.
   2. 2. The Office of EMS may inspect an EMS vehicle issued a temporary permit at any time for compliance with these regulations and issuance of an EMS vehicle permit.

5. E. A temporary EMS vehicle permit may include but not be limited to the following information:

   1. 1. The name and address of the EMS agency.
   2. 2. The expiration date of the EMS vehicle permit.
   3. 3. The classification and type of the EMS vehicle.
   4. 4. The motor vehicle license plate number of the vehicle.
   5. 5. Any special conditions that may apply.

6. F. A temporary EMS vehicle permit will be issued and remain valid with the following conditions:

   1. 1. A temporary EMS vehicle permit is valid for 180 days from the end of the month issued.
   2. 2. A temporary EMS vehicle permit is not transferable.
   3. 3. A temporary EMS vehicle permit is not renewable.
   4. 4. A temporary EMS vehicle permit shall be affixed on the vehicle to be readily visible and in a location and manner specified by the Office of EMS. An EMS vehicle may not be operated without a properly displayed permit.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 3 and Volume 19, Issue 9, eff. January 15, 2003; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 1, eff. October 10, 2012.