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[Tyler Fields]

Are amber strobe lights illegal for civilian use?



haha, I plan on participating in a college storm spotting club and wanted to put some amber strobe lights on my dash, behind my grille, and in my rear windows. Just asking before i spend money for something i cant use

 

[Todd Z]

Depends on your Local laws....



Here in NY Amber is allowed on construction and tow vehicles, and can only be used when performing those functions......



Todd Z

 

[Steve McKellop]

You'll have to check your particular state laws but generally amber is legal to use as a warning light. I have a brand new in the box Whelen DashMiser dual strobe in amber I'll make you a deal on. Single flash pattern, $75 + shipping.

 

[Tyler Fields]

I'm gunna pass on the lights Steve for now at least haha. Looks like I need to dig around the IN law books and see what i can and cant have.

 

[John G]

I searched for the Indiana State Code, and within about 30 seconds I found this. Maybe it's what you need:



http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title9/ar19/ch6.html

 

[Tyler Fields]

It sure does thank you noheat. I was actually on that page earlier today and skimmed it... So when u gave me the link I read it determined to prove u wrong lol.



As long as my lights are flashing sinotaniously it's ok. thanks again

 

[Steve McKellop]

I think alternating warning lights are technically not legal here either but nobody seems to enforce it. Now alternating headlights are another matter. That'll get PoPo's attention real fast!

 

[LaRue Medlin]

steve,, you have mail.....

 

[Richard L]

If you are storm chasing, can you use your emergency flashers??? I don't think adding amber lights to your grille is really any difference than using the emergency flashers already on your vehicle?



....Rich

 

[Tyler Fields]

Rich - Thats what I thought, but my Grandpa is our county's highway supervisor and insisted stobes or any flashing lights besides the vehicles emergency lights were illegal. But I figured if I have a storm spotter license and am only using them when doing that I should be ok. Just show the officer the card and explain...

 

[Richard L]

Tyler,

I agree. If you are a storm chaser, have the ID, and you are not speeding, etc. Then it should not be a problem. It might even be good to have a sign or two on your vehicle when you are chasing a storm with your flashers on so that any Police will know you are not some random A-hole..:grin:



....Rich

 

[Tommy Masters]

That is cool you can get a storm spotter license plate! I wish I could get one here in NC!

 

[LaRue Medlin]

Steve, thanks for the light. I put 3 inch suction cups on (bolted) and they work great. Thanks again.