The bill amends Section 31-24-31 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-24, which pertains to "Lighting Equipment and Reflectors." It introduces new legal language to include vehicles owned by the Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Inc. among those authorized to use flashing lights. The bill maintains the prohibition of flashing lights on most vehicles, except for specific categories such as emergency vehicles, school buses, and vehicles indicating turns. It also outlines the requirements for the installation and use of forward viewing or rotary beam lights on designated vehicles, specifying the colors allowed for different types of vehicles.

Additionally, the bill establishes a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) for the issuance of a flashing lights permit for most vehicles listed, with an exemption for state, town, or fire district safety and maintenance vehicles. Violations of this section will incur fines as specified in 31-41.1-4. The act is set to take effect upon passage, thereby expanding the scope of vehicles permitted to utilize flashing lights for safety and emergency purposes.

Statutes affected:
7790: 31-24-31