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FL H0203

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Robin Bartleman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Fire department and fire patrol vehicles are authorized to show or display blue lights, in addition to the red or red and white lights already permitted under existing law
  • Privately owned vehicles of active volunteer firefighters may display red, blue, or red and white warning signals while en route to a fire station or emergency scene, with a written permit from the firefighting organization's chief executive officer
  • Blue lights remain expressly prohibited for all vehicles except police, fire department, fire patrol, and Department of Corrections/county correctional agency vehicles responding to emergencies
  • The definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" in s. 322.01, F.S., is updated to include vehicles authorized to display red, red and white, and blue lights, conforming to the new provisions
  • Effective date is July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Lights Displayed on Fire Department and Fire Patrol Vehicles

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction

10/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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