Illegality of blue lights?

stevire

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?

-Chris-

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

Timmaay

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.

stevire

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?

dfbemt

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.

paddyp

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

si_guru

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