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flashing lights
I am interested in adding some "flashing lights", maybe you call them strobe lights, I am not sure. Anyway the ones I have seen are in the backup light and in the front of the truck and flash brightly. I work near the road at times and would like to hook them up to one of my upfitter switches as a safety measure. Are they legal in Georgia? Anyone know where to get them and how to connect? Thanks, John
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First I would check in your jurisdiction about the laws limiting lights on emergency vehicles, the definition of emergency vehicles and such. Laws vary state to state. I talked to enforcement folks here in Ohio some time ago about the wig-wag headlight and amber strobes on the back and was told they are OK off road or on the berm but using them while going down the road could be a problem.
You can get cheap strobe setups on eBay but the flash is not very bright in many cases. If you do a search for emergency vehicle outfitters on the internet or truck and wrecker builders in your yellow pages they can give you a start for a source.
THIS LINK might give you a start as well, it lists manufacturers and such for a wealth of police supplies.
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You can get cheap strobe setups on eBay but the flash is not very bright in many cases. If you do a search for emergency vehicle outfitters on the internet or truck and wrecker builders in your yellow pages they can give you a start for a source.
THIS LINK might give you a start as well, it lists manufacturers and such for a wealth of police supplies.
Dave / Believer45
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From: danvers mass
hi
you can get them at any trailer or plow dealer andd they can install them for you or you can do it yourself.its not to hard but is very timely.they r legal inn all fifty state aslong if you use them thr right way -john
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I picked up a set of 90watt whelen hide-away storbes on ebay for 200 and change I believe. Installation isn't that difficult. You have to drill a 1" hole for each of the bulbs, run the cables and hook up a few wires. I'd say if you can use a drill and hookup a car stereo you're more than capable of the installation. Hope this helps
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I use my truck as a safety vehicle at a local race track. See my gallery for pics of my set up. https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...6&albumid=8322 It is more than likely more than you are looking for.
There is one more thing that I did that is pretty cheap. For about $70 you can add some LED lights and a strobe style flasher. I installed 2 amber LED modules like this http://www.rimindustries.com/able2/11.8201.htm between the tailgate and the bumper. Combined with the 11.1005SF flasher it puts on quite a show. The 3 inch LED modules are about $20 each, and the flasher is $20.
It's a whole lot cheaper than strobes and in my state, Va, amber is ok to use for something like you need it for. Check you local laws to be sure though.
There is one more thing that I did that is pretty cheap. For about $70 you can add some LED lights and a strobe style flasher. I installed 2 amber LED modules like this http://www.rimindustries.com/able2/11.8201.htm between the tailgate and the bumper. Combined with the 11.1005SF flasher it puts on quite a show. The 3 inch LED modules are about $20 each, and the flasher is $20.
It's a whole lot cheaper than strobes and in my state, Va, amber is ok to use for something like you need it for. Check you local laws to be sure though.
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Did a quick search. The answer to your question of legality can be found here http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/GaCode/Title40.pdf It says you need a permit from the state. Demonstrate a need and it's $2.
Look at section 40-8-92
Look at section 40-8-92
