Certain vehicles are automatically authorized to use flashing or rotating lights or other special lights. Other vehicles require authorization by the SAAQ to use such equipment.
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Red or white flashing or rotating lights |
Emergency vehicles recognized by the Highway Safety Code Police vehicles Ambulances Fire department vehicles |
Requiring authorization by the SAAQ Vehicles used to transport emergency medical personnel or to dispatch emergency medical equipment to a site where an individual requires immediate careVehicles used to maintain peace, order and safety, to prevent crime and violation of federal or provincial laws or in the search for perpetrators Vehicles used to dispense professional training (École nationale de police du Québec, Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur) Vehicles used by the ministère de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques or the ministère de la Sécurité publique to travel to the scene of a fire or a disaster. |
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Blue flashing or rotating lights |
Emergency vehicles recognized by the Highway Safety Code Police vehicles |
Requiring authorization by the SAAQ No other vehicles qualify for authorization by the SAAQ |
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Amber flashing or rotating lights |
Automatically authorized Vehicles equipped to refuel, repair or tow road vehicles Equipment transport vehicles Vehicles used for snow removal or road maintenance Public utility vehicles belonging to a telecommunications company (or a company acting on behalf of such a company), Canada Post, a company operating an electrical transmission system or a public transit company |
Requiring authorization by the SAAQ Vehicles used to intercept road vehicles under the powers conferred by a law or regulation (e.g. vehicles owned by Revenu Québec) Vehicles used by a security agency under contract with a municipality Vehicles that tow a trailer or semi-trailer with a permanently fixed tank, other than the fuel tank Vehicles used by a municipality that are used to enforce road traffic by-laws Vehicles belonging to a media corporation or an individual licenced by the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) |
| Flashing or rotating white or purple lights | Automatically authorized Vehicle belonging to a funeral services business |
Requiring authorization by the SAAQ No other vehicles qualify for authorization by the SAAQ |
| Flashing or rotating green lights | Firefighter driving a personal vehicle and responding to an emergency call (pilot project) | Requiring authorization by the SAAQ No person qualifies for authorization by the SAAQ |
Unless so authorized by the SAAQ, no individual may install flashing lights on their vehicle.
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