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Emergency vehicle lights

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Emergency vehicle lights are one or more visual warning lights that are fitted to a vehicle and used when a driver wishes to convey to other people on the road the urgency of their journey. They are also used to provide an additional warning when stationary, or when used by law enforcement as a way to signal a driver to stop. Emergency vehicle lights are also used to clear a path for emergency vehicles. When the police use emergency lights, they can be a signal that a driver needs to pull over. Emergency vehicles, in most cases, use red emergency lights. Examples of emergency vehicles who use red emergency lights are police vehicles, fire trucks, and ambulances. In contrast, blue emergency lights are often used by police officers. Besides police, other vehicles that use blue emergency lights are EMTs and firefighters. In some states like Texas and New Mexico, blue lights are used on construction or utility vehicles and tow trucks. Amber/yellow warning lights Amber/yellow warning li...

Factors to Consider When Shopping for a New Firefighter Light Bar

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Equipping or upgrading a firefighting vehicle’s lights can be an intimidating process. In the stress of an emergency situation, vehicles need to be visible in order to promote safety and help the vehicle navigate traffic to arrive at the emergency site in a timely manner. A firefighter light bar is often the best tool for signaling to other motorists that there is an emergency situation creating a need for yielding in traffic. Choosing an optimal light bar, however, is complicated, and the options should be weighed carefully. This blog will explore some of the things you can keep in mind while you are shopping for a new light in order to end up with the product you need. The first consideration when purchasing a new firefighter light bar is your lighting needs. This will often depend on your fire department rules and regulations for light coloration. For example, if your department uses red-and-white coloration for emergency lights, you will need to make sure that you select a...

Led Light Bars

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Do you want to make your car lighting or kitchen lighting to look different? Then it may be time to look into Led Light Bars . They are available in an assortment of colors such as blue, red, white, green and amber. You can easily mount them either inside or outside your car. Why LED? The reason these LED light bars have increased in popularity is due to the benefits of LED lighting. So what is LED? LED is an abbreviation for light emitting diode. It is electro-luminescence or when a semiconductor emits light when it receives an electrical current. These LED’s are used in cars, homes, offices and many electronic products. Unlike light bulbs LED’s do not break with use, they are very efficient and have a long durability rating. If you want to add extra lights to your truck, car, home or office you can now use hassle-free LED bars; LED light bars are easy to install and are longer lasting than conventional light sources. You no longer need to use light bulbs or halogen ligh...

4 Essential Pointers for Buying the Best Off Road Led Light Bar

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A top-quality LED Light Bar on the roof of your off-roader provides an all-encompassing flood of light. Perfect for evenings at the beach, off-roading after dark and just adding a more aggressive profile to your impressive automobile. Nevertheless, you will need the very best product, if you want the greatest experience. Following are some important pointers to help you get the most of your investment. 1. Choose a Flood or Combination Light Bar LED bars made for trucks and off-road vehicles that will be going off-road need to have their illuminating array set for floodlighting or at least a combination of flood and spot lights. This is crucial because if you are driving off the road, you will need to keep the side of your path illuminated as much as the trail directly in front of you. Off Road drivers face the hazards of poorly maintained trails that can have boulders and fallen trees along their sides. Since you are apparently traversing less populated areas, a wider beam will i...

LED Light Bars For Trucks

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For emergency or work vehicles, a LED light bar for trucks can be an essential safety feature. When working throughout the night or in poorly lit areas, there are a variety of uses that light bars can be applicable or useful for, whether they need to be used in off-road areas to ensure safer driving, or to alert other vehicles to clear the road. There are many occupations and uses where drivers can set up a LED light bar for trucks in order to assist their day-to-day work. How Large Are The Lights? At Ultra Bright Lightz we have a variety of LED light bar options available for your car or truck. The best choice of size for your vehicle can depend on the size of your car. We primarily carry two sizes of full-size exterior LED light bars: 49” and 60”. Our 49” light bars are best used for standard sized trucks, cars, police vehicles, tow trucks or even plows. We recommend however, that for particularly large vehicles (such as fire trucks or wide-load vehicles) the use of our 60” ...

The Truth About LED Warning Lights

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Police officers, firefighters, security guards, emergency medical technicians, and other first responders need LED warning lights on their vehicles. Even tow trucks and construction vehicles need to outfit their vehicles with LED warning lights to increase their safety and in some cases, abide by local laws. Some tow truck and construction vehicles opt for amber colored LED warning lights to distinguish them from emergency services personnel. However, each state may have its own laws regarding the color of the warning lights. Whenever a vehicle needs to be visible day or night, an LED warning light becomes essential. All emergency LED warning lights are designed to promote safety. LED emergency lights are not restricted for use by police officers and firefighters. In fact, individuals and private sector companies sometimes need to use LED warning lights. For example, operating farm equipment might require the use of LED warning lights. Rural and off road situations frequently dem...

Why Firefighters Need Light Bars

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Sirens do their job well, but firefighters also need light bars to maximize their safety and effectiveness. Volunteer firefighters especially need to be aware of the importance of light bars. Light bars can be placed on any vehicle. The light bar will instantly identify that vehicle as an emergency response vehicle and increase its roadside visibility. In critical situations, the firefighter light bar helps save lives. In some jurisdictions, the firefighter light bar may be legally mandatory for emergency response vehicles. Volunteer firefighters therefore need light bars to perform their duties effectively. Professional firefighters also need light bars to provide the visual cues needed for other response personnel. Civilians also need to be able to instantly recognize an emergency vehicle. The light bars enhance the visibility of any vehicle from all directions of approach, and they can be placed on all sides of the vehicle both inside and out. Some firefighter light bars are ...