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emergency warning lights are activated if (i) the headlamps are wired 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 ~23-366 of this code. 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 principal purpose of removing hazardous or polluting substances from state waters and drainage areas on or along public highways for use only when 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 on 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. High intensity amber flashing lights, visible for at least five hundred (500) feet, as prescribe~ 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 a highway hauling permit pursuant to §46.1-343 of the Code of Virginia. Such lights shall be mounted on the tOPS of the escort and tow vehicles and on the upper rear end of the overdimensional vehicle or load for maximum visibility, front and rear. However, a vehicle operating by authority of a permit issued pursuant to ~46.1-343 of the Code of Virginia shall be deemeJ to be in compliance with the requirements of this section if it is accompanied by escort vehicles. The provisions of this paragraph shall apply to vehicles or loads which are either more than twelve feet wide or more than seventy-five feet long. (a) 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. (b) Dealers o~ businesses engaged in the sale of fire, rescue or police vehicles or ambulances may, for demonstration purposes, equip such vehicles with colored warning lights.