Pennsylvania law allows the State Police to designate certain vehicles as emergency vehicles or authorized vehicles based on their necessity for public safety or governmental functions. Emergency vehicles must carry a written designation and cannot display red and blue lights together. Authorized vehicles are exempt from some vehicle regulations when performing public or government services.
The Pennsylvania State Police can designate vehicles as emergency vehicles when necessary for public safety or emergency functions.
No, vehicles designated as emergency vehicles under Pennsylvania law cannot display or be equipped with a combination of red and blue lights.
Emergency vehicles must carry a written designation of their status, which must be kept in the vehicle at all times.
Yes, the Department of Transportation can designate vehicles used in public service or governmental functions as authorized vehicles, exempting them from certain regulations.