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to allow either the upper beam or lower beam to flash, but not both, and (ii) the headlamp system includes a sensor which prevents flashing of headlamps when headlamps are required to be lighted~under section 23-366 of this Code. (d) Vehicles used for the principal purpose of towing and servicing disabled vehicles or in constructing, maintaining and repairing highways or utilities on or along public highways, vehicles used for the purpose of removing hazardous or polluting substances from state waters and drainage areas on or along public highways or use only w~en performing such duties and hi-rail vehicles may be equipped with flashing, blinking or alternating amber warning lights of a type approved by the superintendent, but such lights or hi-rail vehicles shall be activated only when such vehicles are operated on railroad rails; however, vehicles used by individuals for emergency snow removal purposes shall also be allowed to use such amber warning lights during such snow removal operation. (e) Refuse collection vehicles may be equipped with flashing, Dlinking, or alternating amber warning lights of type approved by the Superintendent. Such lights shall be activated only when engaged in solid waste collection operations. a (f) High-intensity amber flashing lights, visible for at least five hundred (500) feet, as prescribed by the superintendent, shall also be required for use on any vehicle which is engaged in either escorting, or towing overdimensional materials, equipment, boats, or manufactured housing units by authority of highway hauling permit pursuant to Section 46.1.-343 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Such lights shall be mounted on the tops of the escort and tow vehicles and on ~he upper rear end of the overdimensional vehicle or load~for maximum visibility, from and rear. However, a vehicle operating by authority of a permit issued pursuant to Section 46.1-343 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this section if it is accompanied by escort vehicles. The provisions of this subdivision shall apply to vehicles or loads which are either more than twelve (12) feet wide or more than seven,y-five (75) feet long. g. A member of any fire department, volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue squad may equip one vehicle owned by the member with not more than two (2) flashing or steady-burning red or red and white lights of a type approved by the superintendent, for use by members only in answering emergency calls. Ih) Dealers or businesses engaged in the sale of fire, rescue or police vehicles or ambulances may, for