C-24.2 - Highway Safety Code

Section 226.2 Disposition versions

2024-05-02

226.2. Only the following persons may use one or more flashing green lights on a road vehicle other than an emergency vehicle:

(1)  a firefighter authorized by the municipal authority that established the fire safety service of which the firefighter is a member, when responding to an emergency call from a fire safety service; and

(2)  the driver of a tow truck carrying flashing or rotating amber lights in accordance with section 227, when such lights are activated and the tow truck is required by an emergency service.

Where required by circumstances and when the flashing green light is activated, the firefighter or driver of a tow truck referred to in the first paragraph is authorized to travel on the shoulder and stop the vehicle in any place. The firefighter or driver must act in a manner that does not endanger human life and safety. In addition, the driver of a tow truck may, on the same conditions, use a traffic lane reserved for certain classes of road vehicles or a traffic lane reserved for the exclusive use of road vehicles carrying the number of passengers indicated by proper signs or signals.

The light may remain installed on a vehicle travelling for a purpose other than those provided for in this section, but it shall not be activated.

The Government prescribes, by regulation, the conditions for obtaining the authorization referred to in subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph and the form and content of the certificate of authorization. It determines in what cases and on what conditions more than one flashing green light may be used and prescribes the technical standards the light must meet, which may vary according to the vehicle on which the light is installed, and the method for its installation.

For the purposes of this section, “municipal authority” means the local authority, regional authority or intermunicipal board that established a fire safety service within the meaning of the Fire Safety Act (chapter S-3.4).

2018, c. 7, ss. 39 and 186; 2022, c. 13, s. 39; 2024, c. 10, s. 58.

2023-12-21

226.2. Only the following persons may use one or more flashing green lights on a road vehicle other than an emergency vehicle:

(1)  a firefighter authorized by the municipal authority that established the fire safety service of which the firefighter is a member, when responding to an emergency call from a fire safety service; and

(2)  the driver of a tow truck carrying flashing or rotating amber lights in accordance with section 227, when such lights are activated and the tow truck is required by an emergency service.

Where required by circumstances and when the flashing green light is activated, the firefighter or driver of a tow truck referred to in the first paragraph is authorized to travel on the shoulder and stop the vehicle in any place. The firefighter or driver must act in a manner that does not endanger human life and safety.

The light may remain installed on a vehicle travelling for a purpose other than those provided for in this section, but it shall not be activated.

The Government prescribes, by regulation, the conditions for obtaining the authorization referred to in subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph and the form and content of the certificate of authorization. It determines in what cases and on what conditions more than one flashing green light may be used and prescribes the technical standards the light must meet, which may vary according to the vehicle on which the light is installed, and the method for its installation.

For the purposes of this section, “municipal authority” means the local authority, regional authority or intermunicipal board that established a fire safety service within the meaning of the Fire Safety Act (chapter S-3.4).

2018, c. 7, ss. 39 and 186; 2022, c. 13, s. 39.

2021-04-01

226.2. Only a firefighter who has obtained authorization from the Société may use a flashing green light on a road vehicle other than an emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call from a fire safety service. The conditions under which the authorization referred to in this paragraph may be obtained and the technical standards the light must meet and method for its installation are prescribed by government regulation.

Where required by circumstances and when the light is activated, the firefighter is authorized to travel on the shoulder and stop the vehicle in any place. The firefighter must act in a manner that does not endanger human life and safety.

2018, c. 7, ss. 39 and 186.

Not in force

Not in force

226.2. Only a firefighter who has obtained authorization from the Société may use a flashing green light on a road vehicle other than an emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call from a fire safety service. The conditions under which the authorization referred to in this paragraph may be obtained and the technical standards the light must meet and method for its installation are prescribed by government regulation.

Where required by circumstances and when the light is activated, the firefighter is authorized to travel on the shoulder and stop the vehicle in any place. The firefighter must act in a manner that does not endanger human life and safety.

2018, c. 7, ss. 39 and 186.

Not in force

Not in force

226.2. (Not in force).

2008, c. 14, s. 27.