Is it illegal to have blue lights on cars UK?

Under UK law only emergency vehicles can display blue lights so it is an offence if your vehicle has any LED or neon under-vehicle lighting system emitting a blue light. Motorists found with these could receive a fine or be reported to court.

What do blue lights mean on a car?

Blue. 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.

Are blue LED lights illegal on cars?

According to California laws your vehicle may not display red color at the front of vehicles. Though most states restrict colors such as blue or red since it may appear like a police vehicle, in California you can use any colors for the underglow (other than red restriction on the front of your car).

Who can use blue lights on vehicles?

There is no authority that gives permission to use blue lights. Drivers and owners are simply required to operate their vehicles within the law. Only emergency vehicles can be fitted with blue flashing lights, or anything that looks like a blue flashing light, whether working or not.

Are blue interior lights legal UK?

Can you use blue, red or green underglow lights on your car? Blue, red and green lights are not allowed to be visible on any vehicle (except for red tail lights at the rear), unless it’s an emergency vehicle. This is to prevent your car being mistaken for an ambulance, police car etc.

What car mods are illegal in UK?

What car modifications are illegal in the UK?

Neon Lights. Neon light modifications are illegal in most scenarios.
Rear and headlight tints.
Window tints.
Loud exhausts.
Spoiler upgrades.
Nitrous Oxide engine modification.

What does it mean when the flashing blue light of a vehicle is switched on but not the siren?

If you have ever wondered why an ambulance is flashing blue lights but with no siren then it’s likely one of three reasons. The first reason the emergency service revealed they would do this is when they have a patient on board whose condition means the sirens would cause “distress or discomfort”.

Can HMRC use blue lights?

Vehicles can only be fitted with flashing blue lights and audible warning devices such as sirens if they are emergency vehicles. Emergency vehicles are defined in the regulations to include vehicles used for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes.

When can police use blue lights UK?

Emergency vehicle equipment is used in the United Kingdom to indicate urgent journeys by an emergency service. This usage is colloquially known as “blues and twos”, which refers to the blue lights and the two-tone siren once commonplace (although most sirens now have a range of tones like Wail, Yelp and Phaser).

When can you use blue lights on a car?

The only times when blue lights can be used are when responding to an emergency, at the scene of an emergency, when wanting to let people know you are there or wanting to let people know that there is a hazard on the road. Police, fire and ambulance vehicles are allowed to use a sirens or similar audible emergency warning devices.

What color lights can I put on my car?

Any color of light is ok to be fitted on your vehicle if this is covered up or not combined up (excepting blue). Only blue light can be fitted on emergency vehicles. You cannot have red light displaying at the front of vehicles except: – a red light on a fire service vehicles.

Are blue flashing lights legal in the UK?

Where can I use my blue light card in the UK?

There are many local hotels and big chains on board such as Village hotels, Holiday inn, and Travelodge, offering huge savings on UK staycations. The Blue Light Card offers discounts at cinemas such as Cineworld, Odeon, and Vue, giving its members an epic cinema experience at a knocked down price.