CHAPTER 173a. FLASHING OR REVOLVING LIGHTS ON EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZED VEHICLES—
STATEMENT OF POLICY

Sec.

173a.1.    Purpose.
173a.2.    Definitions.
173a.3.    Interpretation.

Authority

   The provisions of this Chapter 173a issued under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § §  6102 and 6103, unless otherwise noted.

Source

   The provisions of this Chapter 173a adopted June 2, 2017, effective June 3, 2017, 47 Pa.B. 3116, unless otherwise noted.

§ 173a.1. Purpose.

 This chapter sets forth the Department’s interpretation of Chapter 173 (relating to flashing or revolving lights on emergency and authorized vehicles).

§ 173a.2. Definitions.

 The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   Flashing light—The term as defined in §  173.2 (relating to definitions).

   Revolving light—The term as defined in §  173.2.

§ 173a.3. Interpretation.

 In addition to the locations in §  173.3(e)(1) (relating to display requirements), flashing or revolving lights may be permanently mounted in a workmanlike manner in fire department vehicles and privately owned vehicles used in answering an emergency call when used by a fire chief, assistant chief and, when a fire company has three or more fire vehicles, a second or third assistant chief, in either of the following locations:

     (i)   Inside the passenger compartment, clearly visible through the front windshield. (See original equipment manufacturer for mounting locations.)

     (ii)   Inside the passenger compartment, clearly visible through the rear window.

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