Md. Code, Transp. § 22-218.2

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 22-218.2 - Amber lights on tow trucks, escort, and maintenance vehicles
(a)
(1) One or more amber flashing lights may be displayed:
(i) By a tow truck while at the scene of an accident or a disabled vehicle or while towing a vehicle; and
(ii) By snow removal and other highway maintenance and service equipment and escort vehicles.
(2) Highway maintenance and service equipment or vehicles owned by the State or a local jurisdiction, or operating under a contract with the State or a local jurisdiction, may display green flashing lights only in accordance with § 22-218(c)(6) of this subtitle.
(b)
(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a participant in a citizens on patrol group or other community watch group may display on a vehicle while on patrol in the community one or more amber flashing lights.
(2) An amber flashing light:
(i) May only be displayed if allowed by a law enforcement agency designated by the governing body of the applicable county or municipal corporation; and
(ii) Shall be extinguished at the request of a uniformed law enforcement officer.
(3) The law enforcement agency may require that a sign meeting specifications set by the agency appear on the vehicle that identifies the group conducting the patrol while the amber flashing light is displayed.
(c)
(1) A security guard agency licensed under Title 19 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article may equip its vehicles with one or more amber flashing lights.
(2) A person operating a vehicle equipped with amber flashing lights under this subsection may activate the lights only while on duty on property that the agency is responsible for patrolling.

Md. Code, TR § 22-218.2

Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 204, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.
Amended by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2018.
Amended by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 544, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2018.