MS HB589

Amends Section 63-7-65 of Mississippi Code to define which vehicles qualify as "authorized emergency vehicles" permitted to use sirens, whistles, or bells.

Authorizes sirens on law enforcement vehicles, fire vehicles, volunteer fire department vehicles receiving funds under Section 83-1-39, emergency management/civil defense vehicles, Department of Environmental Quality emergency response vehicles, and ambulances used for emergency work.

Requires emergency vehicle sirens to be audible from at least 500 feet and only used when responding to emergency calls or pursuing law violators.

Prohibits all other vehicles and bicycles from being equipped with or using sirens, whistles, or bells except for theft alarm devices.

Effective July 1, 2014.