Veh. Code, § 25259.5 · Article 7. Flashing and Colored Lights
Veh. Code, § 25259.5
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An emergency response or disaster service vehicle owned or leased and operated by the American National Red Cross, or any chapter or branch thereof, and equipped and clearly marked as a Red Cross emergency service or disaster service vehicle, may display flashing amber warning lights to the front, sides, or rear of the vehicle while at the scene of an emergency or disaster operation. Vehicles not used on emergency response shall not be included.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 144, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.
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