Warning lights that volunteer first responders are authorized to use in their personal vehicles when responding to a call specified.

HF 1344 allows volunteer firefighters, emergency medical responders, and ambulance crews in Minnesota to use approved red or red-and-white flashing warning lights on their personal vehicles while responding to emergency calls. The bill amends Minnesota law to explicitly permit these lights under existing permit rules (Minnesota Statutes 169.58), requiring lights to be no larger than 3 inches and only activated during emergency responses. It clarifies that these volunteers' vehicles qualify as "authorized emergency vehicles" under traffic law (Minnesota Statutes 169.64), ensuring consistent enforcement. The change directly affects volunteer first responders who use personal vehicles for emergency duties, making their use of warning lights legally clear and consistent with state regulations.