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Illegality of blue lights?

stevire · 2010-06-19 22:47:19

Does anyone know the legality of having blue rotating lights on a vehicle? Last I heard was that they were illegal to use and not illegal to have. I'm currently converting an ambulance to a camper, and was going to leave the blue lights on until I had the time and alternative solution fitted. (other than leave a big hole…

19-06-2010 11:47pm

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stevire

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Does anyone know the legality of having blue rotating lights on a vehicle? Last I heard was that they were illegal to use and not illegal to have.

I'm currently converting an ambulance to a camper, and was going to leave the blue lights on until I had the time and alternative solution fitted. (other than leave a big hole in the roof!!) There are in no way connected.

Anybody shed some light on the area?

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#2 20-06-2010 12:22am

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Maybe try the same question in the Emergency Services forum, I'd say they'll know the exact situation.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1023

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#3 20-06-2010 5:01pm

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If I were you I would check up with the insurance companies whether they will insure a converted ambulance, I'm fairly sure I saw in the small print (which you can find on dolman and stewarts websites) that they will not.

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#4 21-06-2010 8:53am

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Timmaay wrote: »

If I were you I would check up with the insurance companies whether they will insure a converted ambulance, I'm fairly sure I saw in the small print (which you can find on dolman and stewarts websites) that they will not.

I know Stewarts don't but I didn't see anything on dolmen regarding ambulances... It's a 94 Mercedes Ambo, so it looks more like a van. Side by side with a 94 Merc 310D and you would barely even spot the difference.

If neither company accepts Ambo's what are my other options? Caravan Club?

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#5 22-06-2010 7:31pm

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There are specific laws against the blue lights. Try the Lighting of Vehicles Regulations

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1963/en/si/0189.html

Why not leave them in situ and replace the lens for an orange or clear colour? Should keep you legal.

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#6 24-06-2010 2:48pm

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cover them with come naff 3m carbon fibre vinyl or get a can of matt white spray paint for that rally fog lamp effect

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#7 25-06-2010 6:39pm

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It is absolutley forbidden most of the EU (inc NI) just in case you're planning on going abroad.

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