Bill > SB349

This bill amends California Vehicle Code Section 25258 to expand the authorization for blue warning lights on emergency vehicles to include parole officers, in addition to the existing list of peace officers such as police, probation, and National Guard officers. Specifically, parole officers would be permitted to display steady or flashing blue warning lights on their emergency vehicles, but only after completing a mandatory 4-hour classroom training course about emergency vehicle operation. This training must be certified by the Commission on Correctional Peace Officers Standards and Training. The bill emphasizes that this new provision does not expand parole officers' existing authority to conduct high-speed vehicle pursuits or alter any related training requirements. The change aims to provide parole officers with an additional visual signaling option while operating emergency vehicles in the performance of their official duties, subject to the completion of the specified training course.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

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