Bill > SB0124

This bill modifies Indiana law regarding the lighting requirements for firefighting apparatus, specifically expanding the allowable light colors for emergency vehicles owned by political subdivisions or volunteer fire departments. Currently, emergency vehicles are restricted to red or red and white lights, but this legislation would permit firefighting vehicles to use both red and blue flashing, rotating, or oscillating lights. The new provision applies specifically to firefighting apparatus owned by political subdivisions or volunteer fire departments, as defined in Indiana Code 36-8-12-2. The bill also updates related sections of the legal code to reference this new light configuration, ensuring that only authorized emergency vehicles can display these specific light combinations. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and include provisions that require such lights to be visible 180 degrees around the front of the vehicle, maintaining existing visibility standards while introducing the new blue light option for firefighting vehicles.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/124/details