Section 773.017 - Use of Certain External Motor Vehicle Markings or Features Prohibited; Criminal Offense(a) A person may not operate a motor vehicle in this state that resembles an emergency medical services vehicle unless the person uses the motor vehicle: (1) as an emergency medical services vehicle under this chapter; or(2) for other legitimate governmental functions, including police or firefighting services.(b) A motor vehicle resembles an emergency medical services vehicle if the motor vehicle has on the exterior of the motor vehicle any of the following markings or features:(1) the word "ambulance" or a derivation of that word;(2) a star of life as trademarked by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;(3) a Maltese cross commonly used by fire departments;(4) forward-facing flashing red, white, or blue lights;(6) the words "critical care transport," "emergency," "emergency medical services," or "mobile intensive care unit"; or(7) the acronym "EMS" or "MICU".(c) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.(d) This section does not apply to a motor vehicle bearing a license plate issued or approved under Section 504.501 or 504.502, Transportation Code.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.017
Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 253,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.