ok so im a firefighter and i was wondering if i could put those poilce lookin lights on the top of my car. or do i need a special permit. the lights are gonna be red and white.
2007-09-12 06:31:52 · 14 answers · asked by Lee 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If you contact your local law enforcement agency they can advise you of the requirements or prohibitions.
Within my own state your are required by law to have written approval from either the Director of Public Safety, County Sheriff, or Police Chief.
Best wishes.
2007-09-12 07:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok dude you say your a firefighter but really by reading your little explanation you sound like a new guy trying hard to fit in. look at every firefighter at "your" station. If your an officer, do what the other officers do. Mainly ask your chief. The question though is why using a emergency vehicle light if you do not know much about it yet you want to use it cause all it is a courtesy light hopefully letting citizens know to please get out of the way. in my state, red and white means your an officer-ask your fire chief not police officers
2007-09-13 16:53:02 · answer #2 · answered by swept away in hopes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your state and your department's policy. Some states are extremely strict on what lights you can use, what permits you need and even what color (some states, such as New York, require Blue not Red for volunteer firefighters) A lot of agencies have also gotten very restrictive on lights in POV's due to liability issues.
I would ask your Captain about this and maybe even your town's police chief. Red lights may seem cool, but you really need to know the law BEFORE installing them and using them.
2007-09-12 08:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by joseph b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a firefighter you should know what the rules are about lights. you should be able to look around the parking lot at the fire house and see what the other guys do. You should also be able to ask an officer at a shared call. Makes me wonder if you are truly a firefighter...Laws vary by state. Most states only allow blue lights for firefighters.
2007-09-12 07:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by wfsgymwear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is probably covered by local law. Check with your police department. Volunteer firemen here have red lights in/on their personal vehicles. Red and white lights signify ambulances. Blue is police.
2007-09-12 06:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state and even the city. In some states emergency lighting on vehicles is barely regulated, in others it is nearly impossible to put lights on your civilian car. Check with your fire department, they should have information on that.
2007-09-12 06:58:12 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the State police, they are the ones that are the most familiar with traffic laws of their state. in some states it is written into the traffic code as an exemption for volunteer fire.
2007-09-12 11:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by woodyhou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put all the lights you want on top of your personal car just as long as I can laugh at you.
2007-09-12 06:37:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. You are not a police officer, so you aren't allowed to have "police lookin lights" on your personal vehicle.
2007-09-12 08:53:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That answer will vary from state to state, and even county to county. Check with your sheriff, he is the primary law enforcement officer in the county, and would be able to approve or deny your request.
2007-09-12 06:39:59 · answer #10 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋