Bill > HB489

This bill amends existing state law to allow volunteer emergency workers from cities, towns, or village districts to use a single, rear-facing blue light on their private vehicles when responding to emergency services. Currently, blue lights are primarily restricted to vehicles owned by law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, and other official agencies. The new provision extends this privilege to volunteer emergency response employees and volunteers, enabling them to signal their official emergency response status when using their personal vehicles. The bill specifies that such blue lights must be positioned to face the rear of the vehicle, and it includes a provision that the law will take effect 60 days after its passage. By making this change, the legislation aims to help volunteer emergency workers more easily identify themselves during emergency situations and potentially improve their ability to respond quickly to urgent calls.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0808&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB489