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 .
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