Title 75. The Vehicle Code
Title 67. Transportation
Title 75. The Vehicle Code
Selections from:
Part I. Preliminary Provisions
Part III. Operation of Vehicles
Part IV. Vehicle Characteristics
Section
102. Definitions
3105. Drivers of Emergency Vehicles
3346. Emergency vehicles entering or leaving official garage
4306. Use of multiple-beam road lighting equipment
4571. Visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles
4572. Visual signals on authorized vehicles
Subject to additional
definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are
applicable to specific provisions of this title, the following words and
phrases when used in this title shall have, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
“Ambulance.” Any
vehicle which is specifically designed, constructed or modified and
equipped and is used or intended to be used and is maintained or operated
for the purpose of providing emergency medical care to and transportation
of human patients. The term includes advanced or basic life support
vehicles that may or may not transport such patients.
“Blood delivery
vehicle.” Any vehicle which is used or intended to be used and is
maintained or operated for the purpose of transporting blood or blood
products on an emergency basis.
“Emergency vehicle.”
A fire department vehicle, police vehicle, sheriff vehicle, ambulance,
blood delivery vehicle, human organ delivery vehicle, hazardous material
response vehicle, armed forces emergency vehicle, one vehicle operated by
a coroner or chief county medical examiner and one vehicle operated by a
chief deputy coroner or deputy chief county medical examiner used for
answering emergency calls, any vehicle owned and operated by the
Philadelphia Parking Authority, established in accordance with 53 PaCS
Ch 55 (relating to parking authorities) and used in the enforcement of 53
PaCS Ch 57 (relating to taxicabs and limousines in first class cities), or
any other vehicle designated by the State Police under section 6106
(relating to designation of emergency vehicles by the Pennsylvania State
Police), or a privately owned vehicle used in answering an emergency call
when used by any of the following:
(1) A police chief
and assistant chief.
(2) A fire chief,
assistant chief and, when a fire company has three or more fire vehicles,
a second or third assistant chief.
(3) A fire police
captain and fire police lieutenant.
(4) An ambulance
corps commander and assistant commander.
(5) A river rescue
commander and assistant commander.
(6) A county
emergency management coordinator.
(7) A fire marshal.
(8) A rescue service
chief and assistant chief.
Note that a fire police captain and lieutenant are ONE EACH.
“Fire department
vehicle.” A vehicle owned or leased by an organized paid or volunteer fire
department.
“Hazardous material
response vehicle.” A vehicle owned or leased by a hazardous material
response team certified through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
“Human organ delivery
vehicle.” Any vehicle which is used or intended to be used and is
maintained or operated for the purpose of transporting human organs or
human tissue on an emergency basis.
§ 3105. Drivers of Emergency Vehicles.
(a) General Rule.–The driver of an emergency
vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an
actual or suspected violator of the law or when responding to but not upon
returning from a fire alarm or other emergency call, may exercise the privileges
set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions stated in this section.
(b) Exercise of special privileges.–The
driver of an emergency vehicle may:
(1) Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of
this part.
(2) Proceed past a red signal indication or stop sign,
but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation, except as
provided in subsection (d).
(3) Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as the
driver does not endanger life or property, except as provided in subsection (d).
(4) Disregard regulations governing direction of
movement, overtaking vehicles or turning in specified directions.
(c) Audible and visual signals required.–The
privileges granted in this section to an emergency vehicle shall apply only
when the vehicle is making use of an audible signal and visual signals meeting
the requirements and standards set forth in regulations adopted by the
department.
(d) Ambulances, blood delivery vehicles and
human organ delivery vehicles.–The driver of an ambulance, blood-delivery
vehicle or human organ delivery vehicle shall comply with maximum speed limits,
red signal indications and stop signs. After ascertaining that the ambulance,
blood-delivery vehicle or human organ delivery vehicle will be given the
right-of-way, the driver may proceed through a red signal indication or stop
sign.
(e) Exercise of care.–This section does not
relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due
regard for the safety of all persons.
(f) Pedalcycles.–No part of this section
shall be construed to restrict the operation of a pedalcycle used by a police
officer during the course of performing official duties.
(g) Emergency vehicle preemption devices.–
(1) The department may
promulgate regulations for the
operation and used of preemptive traffic devices for emergency vehicles.
(2) An individual other than authorized emergency
personnel who operates or uses a preemptive traffic device commits a
misdemeanor of the third degree.
(3) The possession of a preemptive traffic device by
an individual who is not an authorized user of the device is prohibited.
The device if in the possession of a nonauthorized user shall be deemed
contraband and shall be seized by a law enforcement officer.
(h) Limitations relating to school busses.-
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b)(4), the driver of an emergency
vehicle shall comply with the provisions of section 3345 (relating to meeting
or overtaking school bus). Vehicle shall come to a complete stop when a school
bus flashes its red signal lights and activates its side stop signal arms.
After stopping, the driver of the emergency vehicle may pass the school bus
only after exercising due diligence and caution for the safety of the students
in a manner that will not risk the safety of the students.
§ 3346. Emergency vehicles entering or leaving official garage.
If an emergency vehicle is leaving or returning to its garage and the emergency
lights of the emergency vehicle are engaged, the driver of an approaching
vehicle shall stop and give the emergency vehicle the right-of-way to leave or
enter the garage and may not proceed until the emergency vehicle is safely out
of the driver’s path.
§ 4306. Use of multiple-beam road lighting equipment.
(a) Approaching an
oncoming vehicle.-Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming
vehicle within 500 feet, the driver shall use the low beam of light.
(b) Approaching a
vehicle from the rear.-Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches another
vehicle from the rear within 300 feet, the driver shall use the low beam of
light.
(c) Exception.–
(1) An emergency vehicle which is equipped with a flashing headlamp system that
conforms to regulations promulgated by the department shall be exempt from the
provisions of this section only when the vehicle is being used pursuant to the
provisions of section 4571(e) (relating to visual and audible signals on
emergency vehicles).
(2) Nothing in this section shall limit drivers from flashing high beams at
oncoming vehicles as a warning of roadway emergencies or other dangerous or
hazardous conditions ahead.
§ 4571. Visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles.
(a) General rule.–Every
emergency vehicle shall be equipped with one or more revolving or flashing red
lights and an audible warning system. Spotlights with adjustable sockets may
be attached to or mounted on emergency vehicles.
(b) Police, sheriff, fire
and coroner or medical examiner vehicles.–
(1) Police, sheriff, coroner, medical examiner or fire police vehicles may in
addition to the requirements of subsection (a) be equipped with one or more
revolving or flashing blue lights. The combination of red and blue lights may
be used only on police, sheriff, coroner, medical examiner or fire police vehicles.
(2) Unmarked police and sheriff vehicles, used as emergency vehicles and
equipped with audible warning systems, shall be equipped with the lights
described in this subsection.
(b.1) Mounted lights and
additional equipment.–
(1) Police, sheriff and fire vehicle may be equipped with a mounted rack
containing one or more emergency warning lights or side mounted floodlights or
alley lights or all such lights in conformance with department regulations.
(2) Additional visual or audible warning signal equipment, including, but not
limited to, flashing headlamp system, flashing or revolving white or clear
lights, steady burning lights, traffic-control emergency directional light
assembly, amber lights and intersection lights may be utilized on emergency
vehicles in accordance with regulations promulgated by the department.
(c) Game Commission
vehicles.–(Repealed).
(c.1) Public Utility
Commission vehicles.–Vehicles owned or operated by the Pennsylvania Public
Utility Commission and used in the enforcement of 66 Pa.C.S. Chs. 23 (relating
to common carriers) and 25 (relating to contract carrier by motor vehicle and
broker) may be equipped with revolving or flashing red lights in accordance
with subsection (a).
(d) Vehicles prohibited
from using signals.–Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section,
no vehicle other than an emergency vehicle may be equipped with revolving or
flashing lights or audible warning systems identical or similar to those
specified in subsections (a) and (b). A person who equips or uses a vehicle
with visual or audible warning systems in violation of this section commits a
summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not
less than $500 nor more than $1,000.
(e) Authorized period of
use.–The lights and warning systems specified by this section may be used only
during an emergency or in the interest of public safety or by police officers,
sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in enforcement of the law. Unauthorized use of
the lights and warning systems specified by this section shall be a summary
offense punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000.
(f) Conformity with
department regulations.–All equipment authorized or required by this section
shall conform to department regulations.
§ 4572. Visual signals on authorized vehicles.
(a) Flashing or revolving
blue lights.–Ambulance personnel, volunteer firefighters, certified volunteer
search and rescue organization members and owners and handlers of dogs used in
tracking humans may each equip one motor vehicle with no more than two flashing
or revolving blue lights.
(1) In order to be eligible to display lights on their vehicles under this
subsection, the names of the ambulance personnel, volunteer firefighters and
certified volunteer search and rescue organization members shall be submitted
to the nearest station of the Pennsylvania State Police on a list signed by the
chief of the ambulance or fire department or company, the head of the search
and rescue organization, and each dog owner and handler shall register at the
nearest Pennsylvania State Police station.
(2) The manner in which the lights are displayed and their intensity shall be
determined by regulation of the department.
(3) The lights shall be operable by the driver from inside the vehicle.
(4) The lights may be used only while en route to or at the scene of a fire or
emergency call.
(5) The lights shall be removed from the vehicle immediately upon receipt of
notice from the chief of the ambulance or fire department or company or the
head of the search and rescue organization to remove the lights upon termination
of the person’s status as an active volunteer firefighter or ambulance person
or upon termination of the person’s active status as a certified volunteer
search and rescue organization member or dog owner or handler, or when the
vehicle is no longer used in connection with the person’s duties as a volunteer
firefighter or ambulance person, certified volunteer search and rescue
organization member or dog owner or handler.
(6) This subsection does not relieve the driver from the duty to drive with due
regard for the safety of all persons nor exempt the driver from complying with
all provisions of this title.
(b) Flashing or revolving
yellow lights.–Vehicles authorized pursuant to the provisions of sections 6106
(relating to designation of emergency vehicles by Pennsylvania State Police)
and 6107 (relating to designation of authorized vehicles by department), tow
trucks and vehicles used for snow removal may be equipped with one or more
flashing or revolving yellow lights. The manner in which the light or lights
shall be displayed and the intensity shall be determined by regulation of the
department.
(c) Vehicles prohibited
from using lights.–No vehicle other than a duly authorized vehicle may be
equipped with lights identical or similar to those specified in subsections (a)
and (b). A person who equips or uses a vehicle with visual systems in violation
of this section commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be
sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500.
TITLE 67. TRANSPORTATION
PART I. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subpart A. VEHICLE CODE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE VII. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
CHAPTER 173. FLASHING OR REVOLVING LIGHTS
ON EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZED VEHICLES
Section
173.1. Purpose
173.2. Definitions
173.3. Display requirements
173.4. Wiring
173.5. Light activation indicator
173.6. Nonconforming or authorized lighting systems
This chapter pertains to
the nature, display, color, minimum performance standards and configuration of
flashing, oscillating or revolving lights that are permissible for display by emergency and
authorized vehicles.
The following words and
terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
Authorized vehicle—
The term as defined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions).
Emergency vehicle— he
term as defined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions).
Flash–An intermittent
burst of light.
Flash rate–The rate of
flash, revolution or oscillation per minute of a single light, when that light
is observed from a fixed position.
Flashing headlamp system—
A system designed to automatically flash the high intensity–high beam–portion
of the headlamps of a vehicle in either an alternate or simultaneous flash. The
system shall be designed so that activation of the high intensity–high beam–
portion of the standard headlamp system overrides the flashing headlamp system.
Flashing light–A
light designed to flash by current interruption, or by other means providing an intermittent
change in intensity when the light is observed from a fixed position.
Hazard warning system—
Driver-controlled flashing front and rear lights used to warn approaching
motorists when a vehicle is broken down or is traveling at a slow speed.
Intersection light—
A flashing red, blue, white, or clear light used as part of a flashing,
oscillating, or revolving light system to enhance the visibility of an emergency
vehicle from the front and side as it approaches or travels through an intersection.
Light activation indicator—
An audible signal or an illuminated switch or pilot light which provides the
driver of an emergency or authorized vehicle with a clearly audible or visible
and continual indicator that a flashing or revolving light, flashing headlamp
system, traffic control emergency directional light or authorized nonflashing
or nonrevolving light is activated.
Light bar assembly–A
device or devices designed and constructed to provide and display more than one steady
burning, flashing, oscillating or revolving light.
Oscillating light—
A light designed to flash by movement back and forth between two or more points,
including the alternation between the maximum and minimum voltage.
Revolving light–A
light designed to give the appearance of flashing by its rotation around a
fixed axis through a 360° arc, on a horizontal plane.
Single light–A device
containing one or more lenses, lamps or bulbs which are designed to produce,
when viewed from a fixed position or point, the appearance of one flashing or
revolving beam of light.
Traffic control emergency
directional light assembly–A device electronically designed to display amber
or yellow warning signal lights in a distinctive motion-lighting pattern–
arrow left, arrow right, center out or alternately flashing–to warn motorists
that they are approaching a hazard or to direct them around an impending hazard.
Unmarked police vehicle—
A police vehicle not equipped with a roof-mounted light-bar assembly. The vehicle
may display graphics, markings or decals, identifying the agency or department.
§ 173.3. Display requirements.
(a) Color. White, clear,
red, blue, amber or yellow are the only colors permitted for use in flashing or
revolving lights.
(1) Chromaticity coordinates. A flashing, revolving or oscillating light must
meet or exceed the Chromaticity Coordinates, CIE 1931, Standard Colorimetric System
as provided in SAE Standard J578d, Color Specification for Electrical Signal Lighting
Devices, September 1978 or subsequent SAE Standards. This requirement does not apply
to flashing headlamp systems.
(2) Red lights. A vehicle may display red lights as provided by 75 Pa.C.S. § 4571
(relating to visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles).
(3) Blue lights. A vehicle may display blue lights as provided for by 75
Pa.C.S. § 4572(a) (relating to visual signals on authorized vehicles).
Vehicles described in 75 Pa.C.S. § 4572(a) may be equipped with a light-bar
assembly using only blue lights. See Figure 3.1.
(4) Combination red-and-blue lights. Vehicles listed under 75 Pa.C.S. §
4571(b) may display combination red-and-blue lights. The privately-owned vehicles
defined as an emergency vehicle under 75 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions)
must be equipped under 75 Pa.C.S. § 4571(a).
(5) Yellow or amber lights. A vehicle may display yellow or amber lights as follows:
(i) Under 75 Pa.C.S. § 4572(b), an authorized vehicle as defined in 75 Pa.C.S.
§ 102 and designated in Chapter 15 (relating to authorized vehicles and special
operating privileges) may be equipped with flashing or revolving yellow or amber
lights or one or more light bar assembly containing only yellow or amber lights.
See Figure 3.1.
FIGURE 3.1
ILLUSTRATIONS OF LIGHT-BAR ASSEMBLIES *
* THESE ILLUSTRATIONS REPRESENT TWO COMMON MODELS OF LIGHT-BAR ASSEMBLIES.
OTHER LIGHT-BAR ASSEMBLIES MAY BE USED.
(ii) An authorized vehicle which is used in the construction, repair or
maintenance of a bridge or highway maybe equipped with traffic control emergency
directional light assemblies.
(iii) Emergency vehicles may be equipped with yellow or amber lights, in
addition to traffic control emergency directional light assemblies. The yellow
or amber lights shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle or face rearward so
that they are visible from behind the vehicle.
(6) White or clear lights. In addition to flashing or revolving red or
combination red-and-blue lights, an emergency vehicle may be equipped with a
flashing headlamp system and no more than one flashing, revolving or oscillating white or
clear light, or with a light-bar assembly containing no more than three flashing,
revolving or oscillating white or clear lights. The vehicle may also be equipped
with additional preemptive traffic control devices.
(i) When the light-bar assembly contains three flashing, revolving or oscillating
white or clear lights, the center light must be mounted to flash white or clear
light only to the front.
(ii) When the vehicle is stationary, the light-bar assembly may not display white
or clear light to the rear.
(iii) Flashing, revolving or oscillating white or clear lights and flashing
headlamp systems may only be used in conjunction with the flashing or revolving
red or combination red-and-blue lights. Flashing, revolving or oscillating white
or clear lights and flashing headlamp systems that are not used in conjunction
with flashing or revolving red or combination red-and-blue lights do not constitute
visual signals under 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 3325 and 4571 (relating to duty of driver on
approach of emergency vehicle; and visual and audible signals on emergency vehicles).
(7) Steady burning lights. Red, blue, amber or yellow nonflashing or
nonrevolving lights–steady burning lights–may be used in conjunction with
flashing or revolving lights.
(8) Utility lights. Clear or white forward or side facing steady burning
utility lights (that is, take down, alley, spotlight) may not be used as a visual
signal for purposes of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3325. These lights may be used while the
vehicle is in motion or stationary for the purpose of an emergency, for the
safety of the public, or in the enforcement of the law.
(9) Other lights. A vehicle, other than those identified in this chapter,
may not be equipped with lights or systems identical or similar to those
specified by this subsection, except that school buses and urban mass transit
buses which will be used for carrying school children may be equipped with
flashing lights as permitted by 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 4552(b) and 4553(a) (relating to
general requirements for school buses; and general requirements for other
vehicles transporting school children), and Chapters 15 and 171 (relating to
school buses; and school vehicles).
(10) Hazard warning systems and turn signals. Hazard warning systems and turn
signals are not considered flashing lights for the purposes of this chapter.
(b) 360° visibility. Except
for unmarked police vehicles, when
flashing or revolving red, blue, yellow or amber lights are mounted on a
vehicle, one or more of these lights shall be mounted to provide visibility
to vehicles approaching from any direction (360° visibility), regardless of
the method of mounting.
(1) When only one light is used to provide 360° visibility, this light must be
in compliance with SAE Standard J845, 360° Emergency Warning Lamps, May 1997,
or subsequent SAE standards.
(2) When more than one light is used to provide 360° visibility, the number of
lights used may not exceed those specified in 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 4571 and 4572.
(c) Visibility for
unmarked police vehicles. When the combination of lights are mounted on an
unmarked police vehicle, these lights shall be mounted to provide visibility to
vehicles approaching from the front and rear, regardless of the method of mounting.
(d) Flash rate.
The flash rate, when observed from a fixed position, must be between 60 and 260 flashes
per minute. When the flash rate is produced by the interruption of current, the
period of illumination must be long enough to permit the bulb to come to full
brightness.
(e) Mounting location.
The following applies to mounting locations for flashing or revolving lights:
(1) Emergency vehicles, except police vehicles. Flashing or revolving
lights, excluding flashing headlamp systems, may be permanently mounted on the
vehicle or attached to a mounting device, in a workmanlike manner, in the
following locations only:
(i) On a cab or roof of the vehicle.
(ii) No more than 18 inches above the highest fixed point of the vehicle.
(iii) Behind, in front of, or on the grille of emergency vehicles. A flashing
light may be mounted so as to flash through or in front of the grille on emergency
vehicles when the vehicle is also equipped with one or more flashing or revolving
red lights that meet the 360° visibility requirements of subsection (b).
(iv) With respect to intersection lights, close to the front upper edge of each
front fender of an emergency vehicle and not protruding more than 2 inches from
the fender.
(v) Inside of existing vehicular lighting modules/assemblies, such as headlights,
parking lights, taillights. This does not include reverse lights.
(A) This subsection does not apply to privately owned vehicles that otherwise
qualify as emergency vehicles as defined in 75 Pa.C.S. § 102.
(B) Vehicles mounting lights as outlined in this subsection must also mount,
in another location, flashing or revolving lights that meet the 360°
visibility requirements. This does not include reverse lights.
(2) Police vehicles. Flashing or revolving lights may be permanently
mounted on the vehicle or attached to a mounting device, in a workmanlike
manner, in the following locations only:
(i) On a cab or roof of the vehicle.
(ii) No more than 18 inches above the highest fixed point of the vehicle.
(iii) With respect to combination red-and-blue lights only, behind, in front of,
or on the grille. Police vehicles mounting lights as outlined in this subsection
must also mount flashing or revolving lights in another location visible from
the front of the vehicle.
(iv) Inside the passenger compartment, clearly visible through the front windshield.
(See original equipment manufacturer for mounting locations.)
(v) Inside the passenger compartment, clearly visible through the rear window.
(vi) In or on the trunk lid.
(vii) Inside of existing vehicular lighting modules/assemblies, such as headlights,
parking lights, taillights (not including reverse lights). Police vehicles
mounting lights as outlined in this subsection must also mount, in another
location, flashing or revolving lights visible from the front and rear of the
vehicle.
(viii) With respect to flashing lights only, within the nondriver’s
compartment-side window.
(ix) With respect to combination red-and-blue lights, in a location visible from
the front and rear of the vehicle.
(x) With respect to fender intersection lights, close to the front upper edge
of each front fender of a police vehicle and not protruding more than 2 inches
from the fender.
(xi) With respect to motorcycles, at a location in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications.
(3) Authorized vehicles.
(i) Flashing or revolving lights may be permanently mounted on the vehicle or
attached to a mounting device, in the following locations only:
(A) On a cab, cab protector or roof of the vehicle.
(B) No more than 18 inches above the highest fixed point of the vehicle.
(C) On the front or rear of the bed or body of an authorized vehicle.
(D) On the tailgate of an authorized vehicle.
(E) In a location other than as set forth in clauses (A)–(D) as needed to
comply with the 360° requirement in subsection (b).
(ii) The installation or use of additional flashing or strobe lights in existing
vehicular lighting modules/assemblies, such as headlights, parking lights,
taillights, is expressly prohibited.
(4) Traffic control emergency directional light assemblies. Traffic control
emergency directional light assemblies may not interfere with permanently
installed lights. These assemblies may be permanently mounted on the vehicle or
attached to a mounting device, in a workmanlike manner, in a location visible to
approaching traffic.
(e) Mounting devices.
Flashing or revolving lights, excluding flashing headlamp systems, grille-mounted
flashing lights and intersection lights, may be mounted on one of the following
devices:
(1) A magnetic base.
(2) A roof rack, light-bar or other device that is welded or bolted onto the
vehicle, or is mounted on the vehicle by using suction cups equipped with nylon
or steel straps and clips which hook onto the drip rail or moulding.
(3) A self-leveling gimbal device.
(4) Grommet mounting is acceptable for flush mounted flashing lights.
Wiring shall be installed using the industry’s best practices.
(1) Wiring must be primary SAE rated and be of proper gauge to handle applied
load. Ground wiring must be of equal gauge.
(2) Wiring may not be loaded to more than 80% of its rated capacity.
(3) The wiring must be permanently installed and routed through the vehicle in
a manner to avoid short circuits or interfering with the operation of the vehicle.
(4) Grommets shall be used when wires pass through bulkheads and other sharp
metal surfaces.
(5) Each accessory will be protected with the proper circuit protection as
recommended by the manufacturer (that is, fuses or circuit breakers). The main
circuit protection will be as close to the power source as possible.
(6) Additional wiring installed for emergency equipment may not impede or
compromise the original equipment manufacturer circuits or original equipment
manufacturer equipment functions as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
(7) Tapping power off of original equipment manufacture circuits, such as in
fuse blocks, must be only as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Tapping
power off air bag or ABS brake and brake light circuits is prohibited.
(8) These requirements do not apply to flashing or revolving lights that are
attached to a vehicle with a magnetic base.
§ 173.5. Light activation indicator.
Emergency and authorized
vehicles which are equipped with lights or light systems provided for in this
chapter shall also be equipped with a light activation indicator which will
automatically activate whenever a flashing or revolving light, flashing
headlamp system, traffic control emergency directional light or authorized
nonflashing or nonrevolving light is engaged.
§ 173.6. Nonconforming or authorized lighting systems.
A violation of this
chapter is a summary offense and subject to sanctions imposed under 75 Pa.C.S.
§ 6502(b) (relating to summary offenses). Under 75 Pa.C.S. § 6104(c) (relating to
administrative duties of department), the Department of Transportation may make
necessary and reasonable investigations to procure information required to
enforce this chapter.