§ 61-8-386

61-8-386. Definitions. As used in 61-8-387 through 61-8-390, the following definitions apply: (1) 'Emergency lights' means: (a) for a law enforcement vehicle or an authorized emergency vehicle, visual signals meeting the requirements of 61-9-402; and (b) for a highway worker vehicle, visible signals of flashing or rotating amber, red, or green lights. (2) 'Highway worker' means an employee of the department of transportation, a local authority, or any other entity authorized to work on a public highway when operating or working within 100 feet of a highway worker vehicle using its emergency lights. (3) 'Highway worker vehicle' means a vehicle authorized to work within a public highway. The term also includes a tow truck, a snow plow, or any other vehicle with additional lighting equipment activated in addition to its original equipment manufacturer lights. (4) 'Siren' means an audible signal meeting the requirements of 61-9-402. History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 567, L. 2023.