Ohio Admin. Code 4501-11-05 - Motorcycles used as funeral escort vehicles

Motorcycles used as funeral escort vehicles, except motorcycles used by public law enforcement officers or other persons sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, shall be are governed by the following standards and specifications as to flashing lights:

(A) Motorcycles shall are to be equipped with a minimum of two flashing, rotating, oscillating and/or strobe-type light(s).
(B) The lights shall are to be placed one on each side of the headlight. Each light shall is to be amber in color when illuminated and shall be not less than twenty-one candle power and shall be visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front of the motorcycle.
(C) Additional flashing, rotating, oscillating and/or strobe-type light(s) may be installed to the side and rear of the motorcycle. The additional lights shall are to be amber in color when illuminated.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 4501-11-05
Effective: 7/1/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 4/12/2024 and 06/01/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4513.181
Rule Amplifies: 4513.181
Prior Effective Dates: 10/20/1958, 03/10/1980, 06/16/2005

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