WSR 98-23-040

PROPOSED RULES

WASHINGTON STATE PATROL

[Filed November 10, 1998, 12:13 p.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 98-19-038.

Title of Rule: Amendment to WAC 204-80-020 Scope, standards for headlamp flashing systems.

Purpose: Amendment adds 'licensed ambulances' to the list of authorized emergency vehicles covered by this chapter.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 46.37.005, 46.37.280, and 46.37.310.

Summary: Amendment adds 'licensed ambulances' to the list of authorized emergency vehicles covered by this chapter.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: The Washington State Patrol received information that some ambulances use the flashing headlamp systems and should be included in the definitions.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Ms. Carol Morton, P.O. Box 42635, (360) 412-8934; Implementation and Enforcement: Captain Colleen McIntyre, P.O. Box 42614, (360) 753-0302.

Name of Proponent: Washington State Patrol, governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Adds 'licensed ambulances' to the list of authorized emergency vehicles covered by this chapter.

Proposal does not change existing rules.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW.

RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.

Hearing Location: Washington State Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Conference Room, Ground Floor, General Administration Building, Olympia, Washington, on December 22, 1998, at 10 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Ms. Kendra Hensley, (360) 753-0678.

Submit Written Comments to: Carol Morton, P.O. Box 42635, Olympia, WA 98504-2635, fax (360) 493-9090, by December 15, 1998.

Date of Intended Adoption: December 23, 1998.

November 10, 1998

Annette M. Sandberg

Chief

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AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 81-08-02, filed 8/21/81)

WAC 204-80-020  Scope. This standard applies to headlamp flashing systems for authorized emergency vehicles owned and operated by law enforcement agencies ((and)), licensed ambulance companies, and fire departments.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.37.005, 46.37.194, 46.37.280, 46.37.310, 46.37.320 and 46.37.380. 81-18-008 (Order 81-08-02), § 204-80-020, filed 8/21/81.]