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 governed by the following standards and specifications as to flashing lights

(A) Motorcycles shall be equipped with a minimum of two flashing, rotating, oscillating and/or strobe-type light(s).

(B) The lights shall be placed one on each side of the headlight. Each light shall 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 be amber in color when illuminated.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 9/4/2020 and 09/01/2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4513.181
Rule Amplifies: 4513.181
Prior Effective Dates: 10/20/1958, 03/10/1980, 06/16/2005

Prior History: (Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 03/10/2015 and 03/09/2020
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4513.181
Rule Amplifies: 4513.181
Prior Effective Dates: 10/20/58, 3/10/80, 6/16/05)