Bill Text: IN HB1212 | 2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Blue lights on vehicles.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2012-03-15 - Signed by the Governor [HB1212 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2012-HB1212-Enrolled.html
Second Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2012)
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HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1212
AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
SOURCE: IC 9-13-2-69.3; (12)HE1212.1.1. -->
SECTION 1. IC 9-13-2-69.3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012]: Sec. 69.3. "Funeral escort
vehicle" has the meaning set forth means a vehicle driven by a
person who provides escort services for funeral processions. The
term does not include an authorized emergency vehicle or a vehicle
owned and operated by a funeral home (as defined in
IC 9-21-13-0.3 IC 25-15-2-15).
SOURCE: IC 9-19-14-5.5; (12)HE1212.1.2. -->
SECTION 2. IC 9-19-14-5.5 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012]: Sec. 5.5. (a) Except for a:
(1) vehicle utilized in a funeral procession; or
(2) funeral escort vehicle bearing markings as described in IC 9-21-13-0.7;
a vehicle that is not described by sections 2 or 5 of this chapter may not display a red and white lamp or a red and blue lamp.
(b) A person who:
(1)purchases or otherwise acquires possesses a vehicle with
equipment described by sections 2 or 5 of this chapter; and
(2) is not authorized to display a red and white or red and blue lamp upon the vehicle;
shall immediately remove the red and white or red and blue lamp from the vehicle.
(c) A funeral escort vehicle, other than an authorized emergency
(1) vehicle utilized in a funeral procession; or
(2) funeral escort vehicle bearing markings as described in IC 9-21-13-0.7;
a vehicle that is not described by sections 2 or 5 of this chapter may not display a red and white lamp or a red and blue lamp.
(b) A person who:
(1)
(2) is not authorized to display a red and white or red and blue lamp upon the vehicle;
shall immediately remove the red and white or red and blue lamp from the vehicle.
(c) A funeral escort vehicle, other than an authorized emergency
vehicle used in a funeral procession or as a funeral escort vehicle,
may display only red and white, red, or amber lights.
SOURCE: IC 9-19-14-6; (12)HE1212.1.3. -->
SECTION 3. IC 9-19-14-6 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012]: Sec. 6. (a) This section does
not apply to a person who owns or operates a vehicle or combination
of vehicles that:
(1) contains parts and accessories; and
(2) is equipped;
as required under regulations of the United States Department of Transportation.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
(c) A person commits a Class C misdemeanor if the person knowingly or intentionally violates section 5.5 of this chapter.
(1) contains parts and accessories; and
(2) is equipped;
as required under regulations of the United States Department of Transportation.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.
(c) A person commits a Class C misdemeanor if the person knowingly or intentionally violates section 5.5 of this chapter.
SOURCE: IC 9-21-7-11; (12)HE1212.1.4. -->
SECTION 4. IC 9-21-7-11 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012]: Sec. 11. (a) Except as
provided in subsection (b), a vehicle may not display flashing lights.
(b) Flashing lights may be displayed on a vehicle as follows:
(1) On an authorized emergency vehicle.
(2) On a school bus.
(3) On snow-removal equipment.
(4) As a means of indicating a right or left turn.
(5) As a means of indicating the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing.
(6) On a vehicle used in a funeral procession.
(b) Flashing lights may be displayed on a vehicle as follows:
(1) On an authorized emergency vehicle.
(2) On a school bus.
(3) On snow-removal equipment.
(4) As a means of indicating a right or left turn.
(5) As a means of indicating the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing.
(6) On a vehicle used in a funeral procession.
SOURCE: IC 9-21-13-0.3; (12)HE1212.1.5. -->
SECTION 5. IC 9-21-13-0.3 IS REPEALED [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2012]. Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "funeral escort" means a
person that provides escort services for funeral processions.
SOURCE: IC 9-21-13-0.7; (12)HE1212.1.6. -->
SECTION 6. IC 9-21-13-0.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE
AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2012]: Sec. 0.7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a funeral
escort vehicle must be clearly marked with the words "funeral
escort" on both the right and left sides of the vehicle in letters that
are at least five (5) inches in height.
(b) A motorcycle that is a funeral escort vehicle must be clearly marked with the words "funeral escort" on both the right and left sides of the vehicle in letters that are at least two (2) inches in height.
(c) A funeral escort vehicle may not bear:
(1) markings similar to the markings used by a law enforcement agency of the state or the federal government;
(2) words, emblems, seals, or other insignia that could cause a reasonable person to confuse the funeral escort vehicle with a police vehicle; or
(3) the words "sheriff", "police", "deputy", "marshal", "agent", "patrolman", "officer", or another word that could cause a reasonable person to confuse the operator of the funeral escort vehicle with a law enforcement officer.
(b) A motorcycle that is a funeral escort vehicle must be clearly marked with the words "funeral escort" on both the right and left sides of the vehicle in letters that are at least two (2) inches in height.
(c) A funeral escort vehicle may not bear:
(1) markings similar to the markings used by a law enforcement agency of the state or the federal government;
(2) words, emblems, seals, or other insignia that could cause a reasonable person to confuse the funeral escort vehicle with a police vehicle; or
(3) the words "sheriff", "police", "deputy", "marshal", "agent", "patrolman", "officer", or another word that could cause a reasonable person to confuse the operator of the funeral escort vehicle with a law enforcement officer.
SOURCE: IC 9-21-13-1; (12)HE1212.1.7. -->
SECTION 7. IC 9-21-13-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012]: Sec. 1. (a) A vehicle with
lighted headlights in a funeral procession has the right-of-way at an
intersection and may proceed through the intersection if the procession
is headed by a lead or funeral escort vehicle displaying alternately
flashing red and blue white, flashing red, or flashing amber lights or
an authorized emergency vehicle, except if either of the following
conditions exist:
(1) When the right-of-way is required by an authorized emergency vehicle giving an audible signal.
(2) When the vehicles in procession are directed otherwise by a police officer.
(b) Before assuming the right-of-way, a person who drives a vehicle in the funeral procession must exercise due caution with regard to crossing traffic.
(1) When the right-of-way is required by an authorized emergency vehicle giving an audible signal.
(2) When the vehicles in procession are directed otherwise by a police officer.
(b) Before assuming the right-of-way, a person who drives a vehicle in the funeral procession must exercise due caution with regard to crossing traffic.
HEA 1212 _ Concur
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