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Recognize private first responder vehicles as emergency vehicles & establish a national emergency light color standard

Created by T.T. on November 14, 2012

Recognize, in all 50 states, that all privately owned vehicles operated by first responders (Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Security) responding to an emergency/call for service with an illuminated beacon or signal and/or with an audible siren with due regard be recognized as an emergency vehicle, causing all traffic to yield right of way. Also establishing a national emergency lighting standard, such as:

Law Enforcement -Blue, Blue/Red, Blue/Red/Clear

Fire/EMS - Red, Red/Amber, Red/Amber/Clear

Emergency Command - Green

Private Security - Green, Green/Amber

Utility - Amber

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