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 1123 - Prohibitions
Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 1123
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Permitted authorized emergency vehicles shall not be operated displaying the red warning lamp and/or sounding a siren ("Code 3 operation") unless:
(a) Operated by the person or entity to whom the permit is issued, and
(b) There is reasonable cause to believe that an emergency exists or to apprehend a suspected violator of the law, and
(c) The vehicle is equipped and maintained as required by the Vehicle Code and regulations adopted herein.
1. Editorial Correction of NOTE (Register 81, No. 44).
Note: Authority cited and Reference: Section 2416, Vehicle Code.
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