Virginia law allows certain emergency and traffic incident management vehicles to be equipped with secondary warning lights, such as flashing red or white lights, to enhance visibility during emergencies. Eligible vehicles include fire apparatus, emergency medical services vehicles, and designated traffic incident management vehicles, provided operators complete specific training requirements. The law aims to improve safety and response efficiency on highways during incidents.
Fire apparatus, emergency medical services vehicles, government-owned vehicles operated by fire officials, and traffic incident management vehicles are permitted to have secondary warning lights.
Alternating, blinking, or flashing red or red and white lights mounted inside the vehicle's taillights, headlights, or marker lights are authorized.
Yes, operators must complete an initial emergency vehicle operators course and recertify every two years.
No, only specific emergency and traffic incident management vehicles are authorized to use secondary warning lights under this law.