Bill > S1768

This bill amends Massachusetts law to regulate the use of green lights on municipal emergency management vehicles. Specifically, the bill prohibits most motor vehicles from mounting or displaying flashing, rotating, or oscillating green lights, with an exception for municipal emergency management vehicles. To use green lights, these vehicles must first obtain a permit from the registrar of motor vehicles. The permit can only be issued after an application by the emergency management director, and the vehicle owner must provide written certification acknowledging the green light installation. The green lights may only be used when responding to an emergency or alarm, and the permit is valid only while the vehicle is actively performing official emergency management duties. The permit must be carried in the vehicle and can be revoked by the registrar if misused. Violations of these regulations can result in a fine between $100 and $300. The bill also maintains existing provisions allowing police vehicles to use red lights and fire apparatus to use blue lights in certain directions. The purpose appears to be creating a clear, controlled system for identifying and allowing emergency management vehicles to signal their official status and emergency response.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1768