Emergency lights; removes member of fire department, rescue squad, etc. (HB685)

Introduced By

Del. Israel O'Quinn (R-Bristol)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Emergency lights.  Removes the limit of two warning lights allowed any member of a fire department, rescue squad, ambulance driver, or police chaplain on a vehicle he owns, when answering emergency calls. Amends § 46.2-1024, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/11/2012 Committee
  • 01/11/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102232D
  • 01/11/2012 Referred to Committee on Transportation
  • 01/20/2012 Assigned Transportation sub: #2
  • 01/25/2012 Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (2-Y 3-N)
  • 02/14/2012 Left in Transportation

Comments

Will hundley writes:

As a firefighter/emt I completely agree with removeing the limit of warning lights we are allowed to install on our personal vehicles in the intrest of our personal safety and protection of our property while serving our communitys often with no compensation what so ever I also beleave strongly that certain restricttions should exist so not everyone can get lights and drive like a loonatic. Yes the limit on the number of lights should be removed but the authority of just who can have lights should lie with the public safety dept. Of any giving area.

Posted 11 months ago.