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What flashing lights can I have on my car?
Generally speaking, red and blue strobe lights, when a vehicle is on a public road, are only legal on fire trucks, police cars, and ambulances. Red and blue flashing lights immediately alert pedestrians and commercial drivers to change lanes or pull to the side of the road as needed.
Are amber strobe lights legal?
Security vehicles that are privately-owned and operated exclusively on private property may use amber flashing warning lights that can be seen to the front, rear, and sides. These lights may only be used when the vehicle is responding to emergency calls that pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Can civilians use red and blue lights?
Emergency strobe lights are typically red or blue and are largely not allowed for civilian use. There are few exceptions to this rule; however, the general expectation is to not appear to impersonate law enforcement. Substantial fines may be incurred for violations of these laws.
Can I have red and blue flashing lights on my car?
Flashing and all non-stationary lights are strictly prohibited. It’s best to avoid all blue and red color lights in, on and around your vehicle as these are used for emergency vehicles. White or amber underglow would be the safest bet.
Can civilians use amber lights?
Emergency vehicle lights are standard for law enforcement officers and first responders. Police cars, ambulances, fire trucks – they’re all equipped with special lighting. Generally speaking, however, civilians cannot make their personal vehicles look like those driven by police officers and first responders.
What are green emergency lights for?
Green. Green lights can be used by volunteer EMTs, paramedics, and first responders using POVs. They’re even utilized by Homeland Security and private security firms. Green lights may be subject to local restrictions.
Who can have flashing amber lights?
Amber lights can be found on any of the following vehicles:
- Apparatus in, on, over, or under the road.
- Breakdown recovery vehicles.
- Fuel testing vehicles.
- Refuse vehicles.
- Removal vehicles.
- Road clearance/maintenance vehicles.
- Surveying vehicles.
- Vehicles with a maximum speed of under 25mph.
What are flashing green lights?
A flashing green light on a traffic signal means the signal is pedestrian activated. So, when you approach a flashing green light, use caution, because the signal could be activated by a pedestrian at any time and you might have to stop and let the pedestrian to cross.
Who can use green flashing lights?
A green flashing beacon on a vehicle means the driver or passenger is a doctor on an emergency call. Give way to them if it’s safe to do so. Be aware that the vehicle may be travelling quickly or may stop in a hurry.
What does a yellow flashing light mean?
Any flashing yellow signal means drivers are to slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.