STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: April 10, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 15D, “Emergency Vehicles”, of the Dallas City Code, by amending Section 15D-9.30; (1) providing that is an offense to follow an emergency vehicle traveling in response to an emergency call with white lights and a siren; (2) providing that it is an offense to operate a private ambulance on an emergency run or in response to an emergency call with the use of white lights and sirens without obtaining permission from the fire alarm dispatcher; (3) providing a penalty not to exceed $500.00; (4) providing a saving clause; (5) providing a severability clause; and (6) providing an effective date - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
Chapter 15D Emergency Vehicles Article II Ambulance revision is proposed in response to amendment of Texas Transportation Code and Texas Legislature House Bill 3125, permitting use of alternating or flashing white lights on emergency vehicles. Currently, ordinance requirements permit use of red lights only.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City; ordinance enforcement of $500.00 penalty may generate additional revenue to the City.