La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-6061

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-6061 - General Provisions

A. All ground emergency medical response vehicles utilized by ambulance services must be in compliance with the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Regulatory Act and designated as one of the following:

1. emergency medical response sprint vehicle; or

2. ambulance ground transportation service.

B. All emergency medical ground ambulance services shall be insured in accordance with R.S. 40:1135.9 et seq.

C. An ambulance service may rent or borrow a vehicle for up to 90 days without having it inspected or pay certification fees. However, the vehicle will be subject to random inspection if necessary. The vehicle must be in compliance with R.S. 32:1 et seq., and the provisions of this Subchapter.

D. Unless an ambulance or a sprint vehicle is obtained for less than 90 days, it must be registered in the ambulance service's name.

E. All ground emergency medical response vehicles shall have permanent signage indicating the name of the ambulance service/provider and the unit number. All numbering and lettering shall be reflective and be at least 3 inches high or greater. If a logo is used it must be 6 inches or greater in size. This shall appear on the rear and on both sides of the vehicle.

1. Vehicles borrowed or rented for less than 90 days are exempt from this permanent signage requirement.

F. Emergency Warning Lights. These lights shall be mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally apart as practicable.

1. There shall be two alternating flashing red lights mounted at the same level on the front of the vehicle.

2. There shall be two alternating flashing red or blue lights mounted at the same level on the rear of the vehicle.

a. these front and rear lights shall have sufficient intensity to be visible at 500 feet in normal sunlight.

3. The following exceptions apply:

a. Any authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a large revolving red light on the roof instead of alternating flashing red lights on the front. This light shall be discernible in all directions and have sufficient intensity to be visible at 500 feet in normal sunlight.

b. Authorized emergency medical response vehicles of organized fire companies may be equipped with a large red and white light on the roof encased in a clear dome, instead of the large red light on the roof. This light shall be discernible in all directions and have sufficient intensity to be visible at 500 feet in normal sunlight.

G. Audible Warning Signals. Each emergency medical response vehicle or ambulance shall have a siren, exhaust whistle, or bell capable of giving an audible signal sufficient to warn motorists of its approach (audible up to 500 feet).

H. Emergency medical response vehicles and ambulances shall have injury-prevention equipment as outlined in the most current joint policy statement for "equipment for ground ambulances". This includes, but is not limited to:

1. audible warning signals. Each emergency medical response vehicle must have a siren, exhaust whistle, or bell capable of giving an audible signal sufficient to warn motorists of its approach (audible up to 500 feet);

2. availability of necessary age/size-appropriate restraint systems for all passengers and patients transported in ground ambulances;

3. fire extinguisher; and

4. reflective safety wear for each crewmember.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-6061

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, LR 49896 (5/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254, R.S. 40:1135.1 and 40:1135.2.