DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 753 Engrossed 2020 Regular Session Romero
Abstract: Authorizes the sale of certain emergency lights to and the possession of certain
emergency lights by any person employed in the performance of highway construction.
Present law authorizes the sale of a dashboard, hood, vehicle front grill, or vehicle roof mounted
emergency light that emits a blue or red glow, or that emits a glow in any combination of the colors
red, white, and blue, to any person who is a peace officer, a firefighter, or a person employed in the
performance of emergency or public utility services.
Proposed law prohibits the sale of a dashboard, hood, vehicle front grill, or vehicle roof mounted
emergency light that emits a blue glow to any person.
Proposed law adds a person employed in the performance of highway construction services to the
list of those individuals authorized to purchase a dashboard, hood, vehicle front grill, or vehicle roof
mounted emergency light that emit a red glow or that emit a glow of red and white.
Present law authorizes any person who is a peace officer, a firefighter, or public utility and
emergency personnel to possess an emergency light that emits a blue or red glow, or that emits a
glow in any combination of the colors red, white, and blue.
Proposed law adds highway construction personnel to the list of individuals authorized to possess
emergency lights that emit a red glow or that emit a glow of red and white.
(Amends R.S. 32:327(D); Adds R.S. 32:327(E)) Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill:
1. Make technical changes.
2. Prohibit the use of blue lights on the dashboard, hood, grill, or roof of a vehicle by any
person.
3. Authorize the use of red and white lights on the dashboard, hood, grill, or roof of a
vehicle by a peace officer, firefighter, or a person employed in the performance of
emergency highway construction or public utility services.