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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A motor vehicle may be equipped with a green revolving or flashing light if the motor vehicle meets any of the following requirements:
(1) Is used by a fire department or police department.
(2) Is designated or authorized as an emergency vehicle by the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and used by a federal, state, county, or municipal agency or public service corporation.
(3) Is snow removal equipment that is owned and operated by the State or a municipality.
(b) A motor vehicle authorized under subsection (a) of this section to be equipped with a green revolving or flashing light may only use the light as follows:
(1) When the motor vehicle is in service at an accident, fire, or disaster scene to signify a command post to which fire or police officials may report for instructions or orders.
(2) If the motor vehicle is a hazardous material response vehicle traveling to an accident, fire, or disaster scene at the request of a fire department or police department.
(3) If the motor vehicle is snow removal equipment that is owned and operated by the State or a municipality and is in use during cold weather operations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 21. Motor Vehicles § 4356A. Use of revolving or flashing green light - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-21-motor-vehicles/de-code-sect-21-4356a/
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