Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES
Rule 570-11-.03 - Designation of Emergency Vehicles Authorized to use Flashing or Revolving Red Lights
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 570-11-.03
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) The Department may designate a vehicle as an emergency vehicle, allowing such vehicle to operate flashing or revolving red lights by issuing a permit, when the person, firm, corporation or governmental agency shall demonstrate to the Department a proven need for equipping such vehicle with flashing or revolving red lights.
(2) The following shall be submitted to the Department for such determination and issuance of such permit:
(a) Completed Application Form
DPS-41;
(b) Notarized Statement of
Use, detailing the time, location, manner and justification for use;
(c) Statement of type(s) of emergency use
requiring flashing or revolving red light;
(d) Required fee; and
(e) Certificate evidencing completion of a
"Due Regard Training Program" approved by the Department.
(3) The following groups of applicants must also meet the following additional criteria prior to emergency vehicle designation.
(a) Emergency Management
Vehicles.
1. Submit an Emergency Light
Certification from the Emergency Management Division, Georgia Emergency
Management Agency, State of Georgia.
2. Submit proof an applicant is at least
eighteen (18) years of age.
(b) Volunteer Firefighter.
1. The notarized statement of use shall
include an affidavit as to the applicant's active membership in a bona fide
Volunteer Fire Department.
2. The
application shall be signed by the County Commission Chairperson, Mayor, City
Manager, County Fire Marshal or Fire Chief.
3. Submit proof an applicant is at least
eighteen (18) years of age.
Ga. L. 1977; Act 627.
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