The bill amends Section 31-24-31 of the General Laws regarding "Lighting Equipment and Reflectors" to allow vehicles owned and operated by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. and/or its affiliates or subsidiary organizations to utilize forward-facing red and white emergency lights. This addition is part of the regulations governing the use of flashing lights on vehicles, which are generally prohibited except for specific authorized vehicles such as emergency response vehicles. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2055: 31-24-31