California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 2 - Department of the California Highway Patrol
Chapter 5 - Special Vehicles
Article 3 - Authorized Emergency Vehicles-Permits
Section 1122 - Special Requirements
Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 1122
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
The vehicle for which a permit is issued may be operated as an authorized emergency vehicle only when specially equipped and maintained as follows:
(a) Special Devices. Each vehicle shall be equipped with:
(1) A siren
and at least one steady burning red warning lamp that meet requirements
established by the department;
(2)
Seat belts, or equivalent passive restraints, for each seat utilized by
personnel when such vehicles are being operated.
(b) Maintenance. The body, mechanical parts of the vehicle, and all required equipment shall be maintained in serviceable condition at all times.
Note: Authority cited and Reference: Section 2416, Vehicle Code.
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