61-8-386. Definitions.
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61-8-386 . Definitions. As used in 61-8-387 through 61-8-390 , the following definitions apply:
(1)"Emergency lights" means:
(a)for a law enforcement vehicle or an authorized emergency vehicle, visual signals meeting the requirements of 61-9-402 ; and
(b)for a highway worker vehicle, visible signals of flashing or rotating amber, red, or green lights.
(2)"Highway worker" means an employee of the department of transportation, a local authority, or any other entity authorized to work on a public highway when operating or working within 100 feet of a highway worker vehicle using its emergency lights.
(3)"Highway worker vehicle" means a vehicle authorized to work within a public highway. The term also includes a tow truck, a snow plow, or any other vehicle with additional lighting equipment activated in addition to its original equipment manufacturer lights.
(4)"Siren" means an audible signal meeting the requirements of 61-9-402 .