ESCORT VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS.
Austin City Code § 13-3-12
in effect§ 13-3-12 - ESCORT VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS.
(A) A person may not use a vehicle as an escort vehicle unless it complies with this section.
(B) An escort vehicle must:
(1) be in good mechanical condition;
(2) display current registration;
(3) meet insurance requirements prescribed by state law;
(4) be equipped with a red, white, or blue beacon, a flashing or alternating light, and an emergency siren; and
(5) have additional equipment required by the police chief, if applicable.
(C) An escort vehicle may be an emergency vehicle owned by a law enforcement agency that is marked with official insignias.
Source: 1992 Code Sections 8-15-1 and 8-15-2 (C); Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20170209-028, Pt. 2, 2-20-17.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT13TRSE_CH13-3PRVETR_ART2ESESVE_S13-3-12ESVEREFetched: 10/27/2026
