5473727, 33-602.701 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 5473727

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Chapter:

SECURITY OPERATIONS

Overview

RULE:

33-602.701

Use of Blue Lights and Sirens

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of proposed Rule 33-602.701, F.A.C., is to implement amendments to Sections 316.003 and 316.2397, F.S., which allow the department to designate vehicles as law enforcement vehicles and operate blue lights and sirens.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule designates Department of Corrections vehicles as law enforcement vehicles according to amendments to Sections 316.003 and 316.2397, F.S. and allows the Department of Corrections to operate blue lights and sirens. The proposed rule language designates when lights only shall be used and when lights and sirens shall be used, the responsibilities of department staff, and the training required of department staff operating department vehicles.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

316.2397 FS.

LAW:

316.003, 316.072, 316.2397 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/11/2008 Vol. 34/15

COMMENTS:

From 4/11/2008 To 5/2/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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