RCW 46.37.185: Green light on firefighters' private cars.

RCWs > Title 46 > Chapter 46.37 > Section 46.37.185

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46.37.184 << 46.37.185 >> 46.37.186

PDFRCW 46.37.185

Green light on firefighters' private cars.

Firefighters, when approved by the chief of their respective service, shall be authorized to use a green light on the front of their private cars when on emergency duty only. Such green light shall be visible for a distance of two hundred feet under normal atmospheric conditions and shall be of a type and mounting approved by the Washington state patrol. The use of the green light shall only be for the purpose of identification and the operator of a vehicle so equipped shall not be entitled to any of the privileges provided in RCW 46.61.035 for the operators of authorized emergency vehicles.

[ 2007 c 218 § 73; 1987 c 330 § 709; 1971 ex.s. c 92 § 3; 1961 c 12 § 46.37.185. Prior: 1953 c 161 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.40.230.]

NOTES:

Intent—Finding—2007 c 218: See note following RCW 41.08.020.

Construction—Application of rules—Severability—1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.