Sec. 773.017. USE OF CERTAIN EXTERNAL MOTOR VEHICLE MARKINGS OR FEATURES PROHIBITED; CRIMINAL OFFENSE. (a) A person may not operate a motor vehicle in this state that resembles an emergency medical services vehicle unless the person uses the motor vehicle: (1) as an emergency medical services vehicle under this chapter; or (2) for other legitimate governmental functions, including police or firefighting services. (b) A motor vehicle resembles an emergency medical services vehicle if the motor vehicle has on the exterior of the motor vehicle any of the following markings or features: (1) the word "ambulance" or a derivation of that word; (2) a star of life as trademarked by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; (3) a Maltese cross commonly used by fire departments; (4) forward-facing flashing red, white, or blue lights; (5) a siren; (6) the words "critical care transport," "emergency," "emergency medical services," or "mobile intensive care unit"; or (7) the acronym "EMS" or "MICU". (c) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor. (d) This section does not apply to a motor vehicle bearing a license plate issued or approved under Section 504.501 or 504.502 , Transportation Code.
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