GreenZone09 said:
If he ever gets caught, running or not, with that in Cali he's gonna have a whole lot of splainin' to do. Whacker... You don't say? Nice find.
PS: He's showing off a siren he has installed on that vehicle in one of the videos.
Actually nothing on his vehicle is really illegal, as long as he does not use it on a public roadway. Which technically, by filming this vehicle, he violated the
law. But if it was off on public roads, or on while on private roads, he is legal.
There is nothing in the CA Vehicle code covering green, at all, it does not say it, can or can not be used.
Amber can be used by anyone, on a public roadway when an UNUSUAL traffic hazard exists.
RED, steady OR flashing, can also be used by ANYONE, ONLY when an EXTREME traffic hazard exists, or unless it is an emergency vehicle.
Private security vehicles, unless on private property, can have flashing amber, when responding to calls for the immediate preservation of life. Which is an old
law and Securitas ans US Security Associated technically violates every day when driving around the Wal-Mart parking lots, as well as pretty much every mall security in California. Most malls have Amber and Green.
Also the private security section, only applies to vehicles OWNED by the company. So if this is his own vehicle, he does not have to be marked. He only has to obey the section about when he can use his lights. Also if he is "in house" security. Where he does not work for a Private Patrol Operator (a security company), but maybe a large company that employs their own security force, the
law does not apply to them. Only to PPO Companies. If he worked for a factory, on their property, he can use what ever color he wanted. As it would be a gated property, closed to the public, and CVCs would not be enforced. If he worked for a mall, the laws would apply, as the roads would be open to the public, even if private property, it is not restricted, and CVCs can and will be enforced. Usually these types of properties have signage stating CVCs can be enforced.
Article 7. Flashing And Colored Lights :: Vehicle Code :: 2010 California Code :: California Code :: US Codes and Statutes :: US Law :: Justia
25268. No person shall display a flashing amber warning light on a
vehicle as permitted by this code
except when an unusual traffic
hazard exists.
25269.
No person shall display a flashing or steady burning red
warning light on a vehicle except as permitted by Section 21055
or
when an extreme hazard exists.
25279. (a)
Vehicles owned and operated by private security agencies
and utilized exclusively on privately owned and maintained roads to
which this code is made applicable by local ordinance or resolution,
may display flashing amber warning lights to the front, sides, or
rear, while being operated in response to emergency calls for the
immediate preservation of life or property.
( B) (1)
Vehicles owned by a private security agency and operated
by personnel who are registered with the Department of Consumer
Affairs under Article 3 (commencing with Section 7582) of Chapter
11.5 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code may be
equipped with a flashing amber warning light system
while the vehicle
is operated on a highway, if the vehicle is in compliance with
Section 27605 and is distinctively marked with the words "PRIVATE
SECURITY" or "SECURITY PATROL" on the rear and both sides of the
vehicle in a size that is legible from a distance of not less than 50
feet.
(2) The flashing amber warning light system authorized under
paragraph (1) shall not be activated while the vehicle is on the
highway, unless otherwise directed by a peace officer, as defined in
Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the
Penal Code.
© A peace officer may order that the flashing amber warning
light system of a vehicle that is found to be in violation of this
section be immediately removed at the place of business of the
vehicle's owner or a garage.
(d) A flashing amber warning light system shall not be installed
on a vehicle that has been found to be in violation of this section,
unless written authorization is obtained from the Commissioner of the
California Highway Patrol.
Extreme and Unusual hazards are not defined, so depending on the situation, a broke down vehicle in the middle of the freeway, maybe extreme hazard and you can get away with red. Where broke down on the side of a empty road, will be unusual, and you would get cited for the red.
