§ 46.37.185 — Green light on firefighters' private cars.

Washington § 46.37.185

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 46: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Ch. 46.37: VEHICLE LIGHTING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

Text

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.

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 .

Legislative History

[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 RCW46.40.230.]