Indiana § 9-19-14-5.5 - Red and white, red and blue, red, or amber lights; violation
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§ 9-19-14-5.5. Red and white, red and blue, red, or amber lights; violation
Sec. 5.5. (a) Except for a:
(1) vehicle utilized in a funeral procession; or
(2) funeral escort vehicle bearing markings as described in IC 9-21-13-0.7;
a vehicle that is not described by sections 2 or 5 of this chapter may not display a red and white lamp or a red and blue lamp.
(b) A person who:
(1) possesses a vehicle with equipment described by sections 2 or 5 of this chapter; and
(2) is not authorized to display a red and white or red and blue lamp upon the vehicle;
shall immediately remove the red and white or red and blue lamp from the vehicle.
(c) A funeral escort vehicle, other than an authorized emergency vehicle used in a funeral procession or as a funeral escort vehicle, may display only red and white, red, or amber lights.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), a person who fails to comply with subsection (b) or (c) commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(e) Subsection (d) does not apply to a person who owns or operates a vehicle or combination of vehicles that:
(1) contains parts and accessories; and
(2) is equipped;
as required under regulations of the United States Department of Transportation.
As added by P.L.99-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.80-2012, SEC.2; P.L.188-2015, SEC.60.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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