Relating to flashing lights equipped on motor vehicles, and making penalties applicable

423 prohibits flashing lights on or in a motor vehicle. There are a wide variety of exceptions to the prohibition based on the color of the flashing light and the type of vehicle. This bill prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle equipped with a flashing light if the flashing light is prohibited on or in the motor vehicle under current law. By operation of law, a violation of the bill is punishable by a scheduled fine of $45. Under current law, a moving violation can be considered for purposes of administrative suspension of a driver’s license or to establish habitual offender status. The department of transportation’s rules define a moving violation as any violation of motor vehicle laws with some exceptions, including violations of equipment standards to be maintained for motor vehicles. The bill specifies that a violation of the bill’s prohibition against flashing lights equipped on a motor vehicle is a moving violation.