29550679, 33-602.701 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 29550679

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

SECURITY OPERATIONS

Overview

RULE:

33-602.701

Use of Blue Lights and Sirens

PURPOSE:

Rule amendment is necessary to permit the Secretary or designee to authorize certain non-emergency vehicles to be equipped with blue lights only (no siren) for use in specific circumstances; permit wardens, regional directors, and other Department staff authorized by the Secretary or designee to operate these designated non-emergency vehicles without completing the emergency vehicle operation course; and permit Inspector General personnel to operate blue lights and sirens in accordance with the rule’s provisions.

SUMMARY:

Rule amendment  permits the Secretary or designee to authorize certain non-emergency vehicles to be equipped with blue lights only (no siren) for use in specific circumstances. The amendment also permits wardens, regional directors, and other Department staff authorized by the Secretary or designee to operate these designated non-emergency vehicles without completing the emergency vehicle operation course. The amendment provides that Inspector General personnel may operate blue lights and sirens in accordance with the rule’s provisions.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

944.09, F.S.

LAW:

316.003, 316.006, 316.072, 316.2397, 316.271, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/8/2025 Vol. 51/90

COMMENTS:

From 5/8/2025 To 5/29/2025 (21 Days)

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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