Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-133.2 - Purpose

(1) Flashing white lights may be used on emergency vehicles or other authorized vehicles utilized by emergency medical care providers and service programs for identification purposes only.

(2) Flashing white lights shall be used only on an authorized vehicle and shall not be used except in any of the following circumstances:

a. When responding to an emergency in the line of duty requiring the services of the member

b. When at the scene of an emergency.

c. When transporting a patient during a disaster situation.

(3) Owners and operators of authorized vehicles are responsible for ensuring that the lighting devices are utilized in a safe manner This shall include, but not be limited to, ensuring that lighting devices do not:

a. Obstruct the view of the vehicle operator.

b. Overburden the electrical system of the vehicle.

c. Interfere with the vision of the vehicle operator, passengers, or drivers of other vehicles.

(4) Operators of authorized vehicles shall ensure that the authorization certificate is carried in the vehicle.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-133.2