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[jb]

curious is it legal for a volunteer to have any type of emergency lights on private vehicle when going to the station foequipment or to the fire. don't get me wrong i'am not a speed freak, several occasion when using the emergency flashers not really going to fast but people sometimes don't have a clue to move over to let you by response appreciated thanks jb e-mail rhondab@cyberhighway.net

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[9m18]

In NH, it's legal for vollies (and career staff) to run red lights and sirens on private vehicles. The RSA (state law)defines an emergency vehicle as one equipped with lights and siren, and belonging to a duly-authorized member of a fire department, including private vehicles. Operators must use due diligence, etc., but it is legal to run hot in a POV in NH...live free or die.
Drive safely.

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[This message has been edited by 9m18 (edited February 01, 2000).]

[bmfpd821]

Here in Colorado it is legal for a volunteer to use lights and siren. If the lights are on the siren must be on as well. There is also a requirement that the light must be visible in 360 degrees and visible at 500 feet.

Stay safe and drive careful.

[ccomstock]

In Ohio a volunteer (or any off duty career) firefighter may operate a pov with red lights and sirens when responding to an emergency. The pov must be properly registered with the state, after an inspection. When operating the pov, the usual rules with respect to "due regard" apply. In PA and NY, volunteers (non-officers) use blue lights and no sirens. My experience is that there are many different variations, each based on individual state laws.

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[jb]

I'am a new member! I'am soo pleased with the results of this forum you can't believe it..with being on a volunteer F.D. and so much needing information, as is our DEPT.
this is going to every member of our dept.. thanks every-one

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[RoboEMT]

In NJ is it legal for vollies to have and use a blue light on their vechiles. However, the law is quite clear that these are only designed to be a courtesy light. It does not allow the vollie to violate any traffic law. The problem is that to many vollies are in violation with this law and have more lights on their POV than most emergency vechiles. There have been many serious accidents caused by vollies breaking the law.