4000psi 16 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 I have been wanting a flashing light for my truck. So finaly I got an amber LED dash light That plugs into my 12volt. It has 19 dif flash patterns. Who's got lights? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 I have corner strobe kits on all my plow trucks. If you look at them too long it will make you dizzy. Keeps people away though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIN 21 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 Sorry if i am hijacking... Speaking of lights, is there any laws on how many or what type of lights you can have. Can just anyone put a flashing yellow light on their rig or do you need a permit. Looking into installing one for people to stay away and at the same time catch their attention as they are driving by. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MMI Enterprises 289 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 Maybe call your states DMV. Probably no issue since yer a parked vehicle. Even then I've noticed private vac trucks and security vehicles using lights while moving on private property. Can't say I recall such happening on public streets though. Emergency vehicles, sweepers and other public works vehicles that ya do see maybe be exempt by actual statutes or whathave you? ..great topic btw..I WANT LIGHTS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Stone 604 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) There are no laws concerning amber lights in Arizona. Anyone can have them. I suspect that it is the same everywhere since it is all based on the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic control devices) As for Lights, yeah, I got em. I have five LED Strobes on the back of the truck that I drive, in the windows, and one in front. One of my trucks has strobes in the back, and another has an arrow board. I have seen the backs of all my trucks and they are easily visible for at least a mile when approaching them from the rear. I do not know how far my truck is visible from, but it does have the most lights. I am figuring it is good for at least a mile and a half. For what it is worth, the front light on my truck was a suction light like yours, and I hard mounted it above the rear view mirror, and his the wiring. Unless you are paying close attention, you will not even notice it. The back lights are a little more noticeable, but not much. Ebay is a great source for lights. Do not be afraid of the China ones, in this case. They are actually pretty good. Edited February 11, 2009 by Scott Stone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4000psi 16 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 I tried placing mine behind the mirror but it reflected off the window and lit up my dash which was kinda annoying at night. So I placed it down below. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotShot 34 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 I had a red light mounted behind my grill on my hunting truck...big no, no, but you couldn't see it unless I turned it on and I never did that unless I was hunting out in the middle of nowhere at night off of the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4000psi 16 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 they would just think you are some volunteer fireman or somthing. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotShot 34 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Yeah, but they would figure out I wasn't when they saw that I wasn't sporting the big gay porn star mustache :D Just kidding all you firemen out there.. My FIL retired Fire Cheif, I'm allowed to talk crap about you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zhamilton89 14 Report post Posted March 25, 2009 If you are working at night, the more lights the better, I turn my twin strobe on the roof rack on, and even my flashers on the truck and trailer. If you are working along a main road leave the truck and headlights on. Ive had amber lights on my truck for years and years, and I don't hesitate to turn them on whenever I am doing anything except driving normally. If someone wants to pull you over, let them. Id rather get a ticket than get hit by a car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
