Red and white, red and blue, red, or amber lights; violation

Sec. 5.5. (a) Except for a: (1) vehicle utilized in a funeral procession; or (2) funeral escort vehicle bearing markings as described in IC 9-21-13-0.7; a vehicle that is not described by sections 2 or 5 of this chapter may not display a red and white lamp or a red and blue lamp. (b) A person who: (1) possesses a vehicle with equipment described by sections 2 or 5 of this chapter; and (2) is not authorized to display a red and white or red and blue lamp upon the vehicle; shall immediately remove the red and white or red and blue lamp from the vehicle. (c) A funeral escort vehicle, other than an authorized emergency vehicle used in a funeral procession or as a funeral escort vehicle, may display only red and white, red, or amber lights. (d) Except as provided in subsection (e), a person who fails to comply with subsection (b) or (c) commits a Class C misdemeanor. (e) Subsection (d) does not apply to a person who owns or operates a vehicle or combination of vehicles that: (1) contains parts and accessories; and (2) is equipped; as required under regulations of the United States Department of Transportation. As added by P.L.99-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.80-2012, SEC.2; P.L.188-2015, SEC.60.