Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 11 - Police, Idaho State
Rule 11.07.03 - RULES GOVERNING EMERGENCY VEHICLES/ AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Section 11.07.03.012 - AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 11.07.03.012

Current through August 31, 2023

01. General. Any person, firm, corporation, or municipal corporation, desiring to have a vehicle registered as an authorized emergency vehicle, pursuant to Section 49-218, Idaho Code, must apply for authorization to the Director on forms provided by the department and: (3-23-22)

a. Provide a description of: (3-23-22)
i. The specific geographic area in which the vehicle will be used as an authorized emergency vehicle. (3-23-22)

ii. The specific purposes for which the vehicle will be used as an emergency vehicle. (3-23-22)

iii. The emergency vehicle listing year, make, model, vehicle identification number and license plate number. (3-23-22)

iv. The emergency lighting equipment to be used on the emergency vehicle. (3-23-22)

v. The emergency horns or warning devices to be used on the emergency vehicle. (3-23-22)

b. Provide written documentation indicating the emergency vehicle will have radio communications between a central dispatch location and, when applicable, between other emergency vehicles. (3-23-22)

c. Maintain a certificate or liability and property damage insurance executed by an insurer authorized to transact insurance business with the state and have a copy on file in the Director's office and update it upon each renewal period, with notice of renewal being filed with the Director. The certificate must show expiration date, liability (single event and aggregate) and property damage coverage. (3-23-22)

d. Provide an explanation of the nature and the scope of the duties, responsibilities and the authority of the vehicle driver which necessitates the vehicle's registration as an authorized emergency vehicle. (3-23-22)

e. Provide a list of the names, addresses, birthdates, social security numbers of all persons who use the vehicle as an authorized emergency vehicle. (3-23-22)

f. Provide written documentation as to the emergency vehicle driving courses and hours of instruction completed by each driver. (3-23-22)

g. Provide a recommendation by the chief law enforcement officer or fire chief, if the vehicle is to be used for firefighting purposes, of each jurisdiction in which the vehicle is to be used as an authorized emergency vehicle stating that a need exists in such jurisdiction for the vehicle to be used as described in the application. The Director may issue emergency vehicle authorization to vehicles which operate throughout the state. (3-23-22)

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