§ 9-19-14-3 — Audibility requirements for sirens, whistles, and bells; use of siren

Indiana § 9-19-14-3

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 9: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Art. 19: MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
• Ch. 14: Special Equipment for Emergency Vehicles

Text

An authorized emergency vehicle may be
equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound
audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than five
hundred (500) feet and of a type approved by the state police
department. The siren may not be used except when the vehicle is
operated as follows:
(1) In response to an emergency call.
(2) In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violation of
the law. In this case, the driver of the vehicle shall sound the
vehicle's siren when reasonably necessary to warn pedestrians and
other drivers of the vehicle's approach.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-8-6-35(d).]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.