Washington § 46.37.185 - Green light on firefighters' private cars.

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§ 46.37.185. Green light on firefighters' private cars.

Firefighters, when approved by the chief of their respective service, shall be authorized to use a green light on the front of their private cars when on emergency duty only. Such green light shall be visible for a distance of two hundred feet under normal atmospheric conditions and shall be of a type and mounting approved by the Washington state patrol. The use of the green light shall only be for the purpose of identification and the operator of a vehicle so equipped shall not be entitled to any of the privileges provided in RCW 46.61.035 for the operators of authorized emergency vehicles.
[ 2007 c 218 s 73; 1987 c 330 s 709; 1971 ex.s. c 92 s 3; 1961 c 12 s 46.37.185. Prior: 1953 c 161 s 2. Formerly RCW 46.40.230.]

Notes

Intent—Finding—2007 c 218: See note following RCW 41.08.020.
Construction—Application of rules—Severability—1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.

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