(I) [an] AN emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle need not
be equipped with or display the visual signals; AND

(II) AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED OR STANDING, NEED
NOT USE AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL.

(2) THE PRIVILEGES SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (B)(1) OF THIS SECTION
APPLY ONLY WHILE THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE IS USING VISUAL SIGNALS THAT
MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF § 22-218 OF THIS ARTICLE.

(3) The driver of an emergency vehicle may not use flashing lights or a
bell, siren, or exhaust whistle while returning from an emergency call or fire alarm,
except that fire apparatus carrying standing firemen may use flashing lights that are
visible only to the rear.

(d) This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle from the
duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1999.

Approved May 13, 1999.

CHAPTER 354
(Senate Bill 463)

AN ACT concerning

Vehicle Laws - Type I and Type II School Vehicles

FOR the purpose of altering certain weight provisions in the definition of Type I and
Type II school vehicles; and generally relating to Type I and Type II school
vehicles.

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Transportation
Section 11-173 and 11-174
Annotated Code of Maryland

(1998 Replacement Volume and 1998 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Transportation

11-173.

(a) "Type I school vehicle" means a school vehicle that:
(1) Is designed and constructed to carry passengers;