Iowa HF938 amends emergency vehicle regulations, specifying equipment and exemptions for authorized emergency vehicles.

Iowa HF938 modifies the Code to clarify and update the equipment requirements for emergency vehicles, including police, fire, and rescue vehicles. It specifies that these vehicles must be equipped with certain warning devices and lights, such as sirens, flashing headlamps, and master warning switches. The bill also refines the exemptions for drivers of these vehicles, ensuring they apply only when the vehicles use compatible siren speakers. The changes aim to enhance public safety by standardizing the equipment and operational rules for emergency vehicles.

Iowa HF938 amends emergency vehicle regulations, specifying equipment and exemptions for authorized emergency vehicles.

Iowa HF938 modifies the Code to clarify and update the equipment requirements for emergency vehicles, including police, fire, and rescue vehicles. It specifies that these vehicles must be equipped with certain warning devices and lights, such as sirens, flashing headlamps, and master warning switches. The bill also refines the exemptions for drivers of these vehicles, ensuring they apply only when the vehicles use compatible siren speakers. The changes aim to enhance public safety by standardizing the equipment and operational rules for emergency vehicles.