Bill > HF1344

This bill modifies Minnesota state law to expand the types of warning lights that volunteer first responders can use on their personal vehicles when responding to emergency calls. Specifically, the bill allows volunteer fire department members, emergency medical first responders, and volunteer ambulance drivers to equip their vehicles with flashing or steady-burning red lights, or red and white combination warning light units. These lights must be approved by the commissioner of public safety and can only be used when the volunteer is actively responding to an emergency call. The bill updates existing statutes to clarify the conditions under which these warning lights can be used, including requiring permits from the commissioner of public safety for each volunteer first responder. The changes also formally incorporate these specific types of warning lights into the state's regulations about vehicle lighting, ensuring that volunteer emergency responders have a clear, legal way to signal their emergency response status while driving to an urgent situation. The modifications aim to improve visibility and safety for volunteer first responders while providing a standardized approach to their use of warning lights.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1344&ssn=0&y=2025