I have a 1998 ford ranger that I use for utility mapping which means I am on the roadside of highways, major roads ect. I am out in all types of weather so mainly sunlight is my biggest problem. What would be the best solution for warning lights for my vehicle, LED's
strobes?? which would i get the most noticability with, I REALLY want to be seen.
2006-09-13 02:03:44 · 5 answers · asked by mjordan832000 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Strobes are going to use a whole lot less power than a conventional beacon light. I would go with a strobe setup, built into the existing light fixtures. You may want to consider a strobe light bar also, with an "arrow bar" that directs away from your vehicle.
2006-09-13 02:48:36 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a set of police lights that have the beacons on the top, the amber flashers below and then the red and blue strobes below that. I think that it is illegal to use red or blue lights on a public highway but you could probrably use a green or amber light on your beacon.
2006-09-13 02:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BEFORE you go out and buy and install expensive lighting....check with your state police or highway patrol FIRST.
The colors and brightness of emergency/warning lights are regulated in almost all states.
You don't want to start being ticketed and/or be forced to remove the lights, wasting your time and money, right?
2006-09-13 02:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by Joey Bagadonuts 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LEDs are new and expensive.
The best lighting would be a revolving light or lights - they're big, they're bright, and they're not too expensive.
Strobes are okay too, but in my opinion, they don't work as well as the rotating lights.
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2006-09-13 02:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
strobes! the same ones on emergency vehicles!!
2006-09-16 15:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by SOLUN macedonia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋