Amber lights are used on:
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Volunteer ambulance vehicles.
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Personal vehicles driven by volunteer firefighters.
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Authorized emergency vehicles.
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Hazard vehicles.
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Explanation
Hazard vehicles, such as snow plows and tow trucks, are equipped with amber lights. These lights may also flash on rural mail delivery vehicles and school buses. Vehicles with amber lights are not considered authorized emergency vehicles and must obey all traffic laws.
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