Escort vehicles such as these are permitted to show flashing beacons whilst they are escorting a large load. What colour beacons should be used?

Explanation: • Red: No, these are reserved for certain vehicles used by the fire brigade.
• Blue: No. these are reserved for the emergency services (police, ambulance, fire brigade and coastguard).
• Green: No these are reserved for use by authorised doctors responding to emergency calls.
• Orange: Yes, this is the only colour that can be used by an escort vehicle.

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