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Frequently Asked Questions
What Are LED Emergency Vehicle Lights and Why Are They Important?
LED emergency lights are used on police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, utility vehicles, roadside assistance, hazard lights, and other emergency and service vehicles. Having the proper lighting on your emergency vehicle is important to increase the safety of workers and pedestrians at accident or construction sites. These lights also alert others to crash or work sites, and alert traffic to emergency vehicles so they can safely and quickly move through.
Which Vehicle Emergency Light Do I Need?
The vehicle emergency light you need will depend on the application’s purpose.
- Emergency Light Bars emit powerful illumination, alerting other drivers to an emergency. Install mini light bars for a more compact design.
- Pod Lights can be installed on service and utility vehicles to provide additional illumination. Adjustable mounting brackets let you change the direction of the light.
- Emergency Grille and Strobe Lights increase the visibility of your emergency or service vehicle with installation along the grille, bumper, and other areas around the vehicle.
- Strobe Beacons emit an amber color and are often installed on the top of a vehicle. Ideal for emergency, utility, and construction vehicles.
- Hideaway Strobes feature a more discreet design and can also be installed in headlights or taillights.
- Safety Flares can be used for both emergency personnel and regular drivers. These lights alert other drivers to a broken-down vehicle or accident.
- LED Strobe Controllers can be installed with your brake, reverse, or hazard lights to create a flash pattern.
You can also choose your specific vehicle emergency light based on your desired beam pattern, fixture size, flash patterns, voltage, and wattage.
Where Can I Mount Emergency Lights on My Vehicle?
Emergency lights are flexible to be mounted on various parts of your vehicle, including on the top, grille, bumper, side mirrors, trunk, rear windshield, and more, or as headlights or taillights. Our lights can be permanently or temporarily (magnetically) mounted.
What Colors Are On Emergency Vehicle Lights and What Do They Mean?
Emergency vehicle lights are available in various colors, but each color will be used for a different purpose.
- Red: Usually only allowed for specific applications, such as for police, firefighters, paramedics, and indicate immediate action is needed.
- Blue: Commonly used by law enforcement and police vehicles, and provides efficient visibility throughout various lighting and weather conditions.
- Amber: Often used by maintenance or construction vehicles. This color notifies other drivers of work zones and slow or unmoving vehicles
- White: Usually combined with other colors, rarely installed on its own. Great for utility and service vehicles to increase the vehicle’s visibility.
- Green: Flexible to be used for various applications, including security lights, environmental services, volunteer responders, and other areas where red or blue emergency lights wouldn’t be appropriate.
- Purple: Not as likely to be used as traditional emergency lighting, but rather for funeral processions or other ceremonial applications.
- Multi-Color: Fixtures that will be able to emit at least two color options. This style of lighting is great for vehicles performing multiple functions, such as a truck that may need red and blue lights for emergency lighting, and an amber color option for warning lights.
What Are the Legal Requirements for These Lights?
These lights can only be installed on permitted emergency and service vehicles. The requirements are usually broken down into categories based on the vehicle type.
Depending on the type of emergency or service vehicle, there may be regulations pertaining to when the lights can be on or flashing, the colors that can be used, and the installation area. Refer to your state’s code before installation.
Are Emergency Vehicle Lights Waterproof?
Our emergency vehicle lights feature at least an IP65 waterproof rating, making them operable in wet conditions and when high dust exposure is present. We also carry lights with IP67 or IP68 ratings, making them submersible, and IP69K-rated fixtures, which can withstand high-pressure sprays and washdowns. These emergency vehicle lights are constructed to be durable and impact-resistant, so they can last through vibrations and intense temperatures.
