I'm a bit lost right now.......does the bold part mean they CAN pull you over for speeding?
OPERATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES 9471.1
(February 2002)
Every peace officer authorized to operate a marked, unmarked, or undercover vehicle will
comply with the following instructions:
· A marked, unmarked, or undercover vehicle will not be used to stop a moving
vehicle on a public roadway or highway at anytime, except under the following
conditions:
A. The vehicle has emergency equipment as outlined in Section 9471.5.
B. For a felony violation when it is necessary to make an arrest.
C. For an infraction or misdemeanor violation, where action or intervention is
required to prevent the clear and immediate ignition of a fire or protection of
life and property from immediate peril.
D. While assisting other law enforcement agencies, to comply with a “Be On
The Lookout For” (BOL) Bulletins, or while enforcing state or local statutes,
regulations, or ordinances falling under the Department’s primary duties (i.e.
State forest and Fire Laws, fireworks and explosives regulations, etc.).
· An undercover vehicle will be operated in accordance with the provisions of CVC
§5001 and the Joint Rules and Regulations adopted by the Attorney General and
the Department of Motor Vehicles.
· A Department peace officer will not operate an undercover vehicle while wearing
the Department uniform except to prevent the immediate loss of life and property by
efforts requiring use of the vehicle.Â* CDF personnel will not be routinely transported
in uniform.
· A Department peace officer will have in their possession, while operating a stateowned vehicle bearing non-exempt license plates, a Department of Motor Vehicles
INV 171
Found here:
http://webmain02.fire.ca.gov/Pubs/Is.../9400/9471.pdf