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What does it mean when cops just have blue lights on?
Blue lights are reserved for emergency motor vehicles in general, such as police, fire, ambulance, State Emergency Service (except Queensland) and traffic commanders. Blue by itself is also used by airport emergency vehicles to designate a command vehicle.
What are purple flashing lights used for?
Traditionally, purple lights indicate a hearse or funeral procession, although as indicated previously, this is not universal, and one may see other colors on such vehicles instead. There are virtually no other uses for a purple emergency light.
What does a purple beacon mean?
Purple/Violet — In some jurisdictions, purple or violet beacon lights are used to denote vehicles guiding funeral processions. White/Clear — White is often used as a secondary light color in light bars on vehicles.
What can an emergency vehicle do while using sirens and blue lights?
In an emergency situation, drivers of emergency vehicles are granted certain exemptions to the law while using their sirens and blue lights. In these circumstances, an emergency vehicle can do the following things: · Disobey the speed limit (if it’s a police car, ambulance or fire engine). · Pass on the wrong side of a keep left bollard.
What kind of lights and Sirens do military police use?
For set combat missions and set training some Military Police (MP’s) use somewhat basic lights and sirens like local governments use for First Responders. The ones I have seen used were older, like older police and fire trucks would use (more durable/industrial built).
Why do police use sirens when they pull you over?
As mentioned, the sirens also play a role in helping the police fulfill their duty, and are often used to signal other drivers to pull over during a traffic stop. In most cases, the sirens are only used if the other driver is causing a clear and present danger, such as speeding. Otherwise, the emergency vehicle lights alone might be used.
Do you need special training to drive with Sirens?
Also, official training is required anyway if a police, ambulance or fire engine driver wants exemption from speed limits when necessary. In an emergency situation, drivers of emergency vehicles are granted certain exemptions to the law while using their sirens and blue lights.