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CT HB06583

CT HB06583
An Act Concerning The Use Of Emergency Lights By A Constable Or A Member Of A Volunteer Ambulance Association Or Company.


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Introduced
02/01/2023
In Committee
04/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/07/2023

Introduced Session

2023 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To allow volunteer ambulance associations and company members to use blue, rather than green, lights on their vehicles and permit elected constables to use red lights on their vehicles while involved in traffic direction operations.

AI Summary

This bill allows volunteer ambulance associations and company members to use blue, rather than green, lights on their vehicles. It also permits elected constables to use red lights on their vehicles while involved in traffic direction operations. The bill amends existing law to clarify the requirements and procedures for obtaining permits from the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to use colored or flashing lights on vehicles. It specifies the types of vehicles and personnel that may use different colored lights, such as blue lights for volunteer firefighters and red lights for fire marshals, emergency medical service organizations, and now, constables during traffic direction operations.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Public Safety and Security Committee (Joint)

Last Action

Tabled for the Calendar, House (on 04/20/2023)

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