A. As used in this section, the term "traffic signal preemption device" shall mean a device designed for use by authorized emergency vehicles to improve traffic movement by temporarily controlling signalized intersections.
B. It shall be unlawful for a person to possess, use, or interfere with a traffic signal preemption device unless:
1. The person is the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle upon which the device is installed; and
2. The person is responding to an existing or potential emergency and there is a threat of immediate danger to life or property which reasonably requires the use of the device in order to protect the life, safety, health, or property of another person.
C. It shall be unlawful to advertise, offer for sale, sell, or otherwise distribute any traffic signal preemption device to any individual person in this state. Advertising, offering for sale, selling, and distribution of these devices shall be limited to trade publications and companies whose target market is law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and ambulance service providers of this state or its political subdivisions.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 130, § 8, emerg. eff. April 20, 2004.
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