Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Allow Community First Responders to use green strobe lights on their vehicles

Closed 48 signatures

What the petition asks

Community First Responders should be permitted to use green strobe lights or rotating beacons to indicate emergency calls and request courtesy. Legislative amendments are necessary to facilitate this.
Community First Responders should be allowed to use green strobe lights on their vehicles when traveling to emergencies. These lights would enhance their visibility, alerting other drivers and pedestrians to their urgent mission. This increased awareness can help ensure a faster response time, ultimately saving lives.

The objective is not to demand priority or violate laws but to enhance visibility and signal their response to incidents authorized by Ambulance Service Control.

Timeline

3 Aug 2023 Petition opened for signatures
3 Feb 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 48
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 3 Aug 2023
Closed 3 Feb 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.