I've always seen different patterns of flashing lights on police cars. I'm wondering if there is a standard message that the light patterns convey depending on the situation the vehicle is responding to. Does anyone know?
I live in the State of Washington.
2006-10-27 11:27:01 · 5 answers · asked by Adam the Engineer 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No code. They use the different colors because some are easier to see at night vs the day. Also there are several vendors who make overhead light systems. You have Code 3, Whelen, etc. Each offers different systems and claim to have the best visibility, etc.
2006-10-31 06:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way the lights flash does not mean anything. They are coming up with better lightbars now with different patterns so that they can be seen better. Different patterns and colors help catch people's eyes . People still have a thing for running into police cars and not seeing lights.
2006-10-30 16:21:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it is just different brands of lights, different styles and also in how they are wired.
2006-10-27 11:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, it means at one time they changed the design of the lights.
2006-10-27 11:29:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have a special code for signaling donut breaks
2006-10-27 11:39:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋