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FL H0203
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Robin Bartleman
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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Withdrawn prior to introduction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
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