Iowa Code r. 641-133.2 - Purpose
(1) White flashing
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) White flashing
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 includes but is not 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
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