Equipping vehicle with sirens, whistles, or bells; exemption
Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b):
(1) a vehicle may not be equipped with; and
(2) a person may not use upon a vehicle;
a siren, whistle, or bell.
(b) An authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a
siren, whistle, or bell that is capable of emitting sound audible under
normal conditions from a distance of not less than five hundred (500)
feet and of a type approved by the department. A siren authorized
under this section may not be used except when the vehicle is
operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit
of an actual or suspected violation of the law. The person who drives
a vehicle equipped with a siren under this section shall sound the
siren when reasonably necessary to warn pedestrians and other
persons who are driving vehicles of the approach of the authorized
vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.85.
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.1-1991, SEC.86.)
Last modified: May 27, 2006