R698-7-9. Private Organ Transport Vehicles

A private organ transport vehicle may be designated as an emergency vehicle if: (1) the vehicle is solely used to transport human organs, human tissues, or surgical team members for transplant purposes; (2) the owner of the vehicle receives written authorization to operate the vehicle as an emergency vehicle from the commissioner; (3) the vehicle is in compliance with the emergency lights and siren requirements of Title 41, Chapter 6a, Traffic Code, using only red, or red and white flashing lights; (4) the vehicle is properly licensed, insured, and complies with vehicle safety requirements; (5) the vehicle is properly identified as an organ or tissue transplant vehicle; and (6) the operator of the vehicle has completed: (a) an emergency vehicle operator course approved by the department; and (b) a defensive driving course approved by the department.