Bill > H2599

This bill modifies Massachusetts law to regulate the use of green lights on municipal emergency management and public works vehicles. Specifically, the legislation establishes that only municipal emergency management or public works vehicles, as appointed by the local governing body, can mount and display flashing, rotating, or oscillating green lights. These green lights can only be used when responding to an emergency, an alarm, or during official public works activities. To legally use these lights, the vehicle's owner or operator must obtain a written permit from the state registrar after submitting a proper application. The permit requires certification from the vehicle's registered owner acknowledging the green light's presence. The permit can be revoked by the registrar if the lights are used improperly, and the municipal mayor or board of selectmen can request permit revocation. Any person violating these regulations will be subject to a fine ranging from $500 to $1,000. The bill also clarifies that other types of vehicles are prohibited from displaying green lights, while maintaining existing provisions for police vehicles using red lights and fire apparatus using blue lights.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2599