SC's new guidelines on who can use beacons
December 10, 2013  11:19
The Supreme Court brings out a new list of who is entitled to use a red beacon. The apex court says that non-flashing red beacons can be provided only to vehicles carrying people holding constitutional posts, or those who are dignitaries. That apart, ambulances, police or emergency services are also allowed to use read beacons.

The Supreme Court has cracked the whip on the use of red beacons by VIPs earlier asking all state governments to review the security given to VIPs.

The apex court also said that the use of red beacons by authorities is reminiscent of British Raj. The court stated that a regular review should be done by a committee headed by a High Court judge.

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