Below is a compilation of the responses received this evening. For the record, it looks like here in PA any volunteer emergency person is allowed to have blue lights - firemen, etc. - I found this odd when I moved here to see blue lights on all different types of vehicles! -Jesse ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On this issue of additional lights for ham/spotter vehicles: This issue has popped up several times in the past here in Wisconsin, and while the laws vary from state to state, our group contacted local law enforcement agencies to get their opinions and attitudes since we have ham & spotters wanting to use lights for the vehicles. THE BOTTOM LINE: The law enforcement agencies were all against us using these lights. They note that within the state statues, we can use additional warning lights on our vehicles, but the Law enforcement officals saw no special reason why we should have them or need them. For road hazards they can be helpful, but not for spotting. If anything the legal eagles felt that we would be creating more of a distraction for other drivers. Follow the rules of the road and observe proper safety procedures when pulling over for spotting was their position. As such, the offical position of the Milwaukee Area SKYWARN Association Inc, is no lights for spotter duties. ...Good luck with your efforts. Skip Voros/WD9HAS Executive Director MASA Inc. MASA ["May-sah"] is the Milwaukee Area SKYWARN Association, Inc. Est 1992 Skywarn: the IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION, & REPORTING of dangerous weather. Offical E-mail lists: masa{at}execpc.com Subscribe to our Paid Newsletter. MASA is a registered Non-profit, WI. Corp, and Sullivan Committee Member. Send your questions on Skywarn & storm Spoting to: skywarn{at}execpc.com WISCONSIN TORNADO & SVR WX AWARENESS WEEK APRIL 19-23, Drill 4/22 @ 1:15Pm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KE4FJM{at}aol.com I don't know the answer to this question but if anyone finds out let me know. I would like to add this information to my web page. I would also like to know what the laws are for Georgia regarding vehicle lights. Jay --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Gregory S. Williams" <ke4hsm{at}icx.net> To: J <j{at}weatherwatchers.org> Amber is the *ONLY* lights you (as a civilian) can use. Red & Blue are for Police & Fire, Green is for Government Services. A friend of mine wants to use strobes in his hazard lights to "get attention" whenever there is an urgent situation or event that requires caution lights. According to a Police Officer we talked with, he could use amber strobes, but "not to go overboard". We are in amateur radio, and we use caution lights during SKYWARN nets, Races where we do communications, and other events that require amateur radio communications. It's best to contact your local police department and verify what you can('t) use. Laws vary from county to county, state to state, planet to planet...