2006-09-13 02:35:08 · 5 answers · asked by majarlika2007 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Red, blue, amber and green lights, rotating or flashing, on vehicles require a permit from the state DOT. Purple lights which are beginning to show up on hearses and funeral home vehicles do not need DOT permits. Horse-drawn or farm vehicles do not need permits. In NY the fine is substantial and if you use the light to try to pull someone over it is a misdemeanor offence.
2006-09-13 04:43:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some bad advice in some posts
You can not use a color used by emegency services.
So the use of red or blue without a written permit would be illegal.
The use of yellow or white could be used as a warning light but I would ask why, since you are not an emergancy vechile and have no reason for one. If you are a tow truck or a utility vechile.
2006-09-13 02:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states, it is only the red revolving light beacon that would be illegal. Blue or yellow is okay. Don't know the particulars of your state laws, though.
2006-09-13 02:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the use of the ones with the blue, or red lenses are illegal. They are reserved for police/fire dept. personnels. The use of yellow lensed ones are permissable under certaiun circumstances.
2006-09-13 02:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes indeed, if you are not a viable emergency service.
2006-09-13 04:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋