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  1. 09-28-04 09:40 AM #1
    bisho1p
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    Amber Lights in DC?

    Does anyone know who can use amber lights/amber strobes/amber LEDs in DC, and for what purposes they may be used for?
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  2. 09-28-04 09:30 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by bisho1p
    Does anyone know who can use amber lights/amber strobes/amber LEDs in DC, and for what purposes they may be used for?
    my common sense would be leave the amber strobes for emergency vehicles (aka towing and such)...i dont see any problems with using amber lights/LEDs up in the front...just as its not calling other people's attention...use only red in the back...
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    Gee ask a cop 2 where only verified LEOs respond but yet common sense is used.
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    Quote Originally Posted by K-911
    Gee ask a cop 2 where only verified LEOs respond but yet common sense is used.
    lol sorry...thot ask-a-cop 1 was the one which only LEOs could respond...im pretty sure this is true and that ask-a-cop 2 is which other people can also respond...

    DCLaw...i would assume decorative purposes? I see 18wheelers with lotsa decor amber LEDs...so i would imagine gettin pulled over for equipment violation (obscure reason) if you try to pull that with a reg passenger vehicle
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    Quote Originally Posted by pjk208
    lol sorry...thot ask-a-cop 1 was the one which only LEOs could respond...im pretty sure this is true and that ask-a-cop 2 is which other people can also respond...
    My bad they went and switched the ask a cop and ask a cop 2 but the rules inside are the same.
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  6. 09-28-04 10:15 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by pjk208
    my common sense would be leave the amber strobes for emergency vehicles (aka towing and such)...i dont see any problems with using amber lights/LEDs up in the front...just as its not calling other people's attention...use only red in the back...
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  7. 09-28-04 11:00 PM #7
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    What I meant was, I have a Visor LED light, and I want to know if I can use it in DC, and for what purposes can I use it. Some states(NC) have no law preventing anyone from using them in normal traffic conditions.

    I am a memeber of an emergency radio communications group, monitoring for traffic problems, disabled vehicles, etc... Here in VA I have had no problem using the light in traffic to respond to a call. I am not exercising any traffic priviliges, just driving normally like any other driver.
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