Utah Admin. Code R698-7-9 - Private Organ Transport Vehicles

A private organ transport vehicle may be designated as an emergency vehicle if:

(1) the vehicle is solely used to transport human organs, human tissues, or surgical team members for transplant purposes;

(2) the owner of the vehicle receives written authorization to operate the vehicle as an emergency vehicle from the commissioner;

(3) the vehicle is in compliance with the emergency lights and siren requirements of Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, using only red, or red and white flashing lights;

(4) the vehicle is properly licensed, insured, and complies with vehicle safety requirements;

(5) the vehicle is properly identified as an organ or tissue transplant vehicle; and

(6) the operator of the vehicle has completed:

(a) an emergency vehicle operator course approved by the department; and

(b) a defensive driving course approved by the department.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R698-7-9

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-03, effective 1/22/2025