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Old 02-15-2017, 09:01 AM
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Default Am I going to be arrested for blinking red lights? First ride today.

Police uses blue and red lights, but every bike and car has red lights. So I think I just need to disconnect blue lights, I can keep red ones, right? I still didn't find police light switch on my bike, where is it?
 
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Old 02-15-2017, 09:27 AM
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I would just ask the first officer you see. They actually like to help.
 
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Old 02-15-2017, 09:30 AM
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Don't get your blood pressure up, OP. I am sure someone can provide 4 factors to help you find the switch.
 
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When I used to ride my bicycle on the roads, I had powerful red and amber tail lights (400 lumens each) and a strobe flashing headlight (1200 lumens). A local cop rolled down his window while next to me at a stop light to compliment me on how well I could be seen, and when the light changed he went on his way.......
 
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The switch is under the throttle.
Red lights to the rear is legal, not to the front.
 
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I'd keep the blue ones if I were you.They are much more attractive looking and people really respond much better to them when your taking a left turn. Did I say "Blues a pretty color" ?
 
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Being a police impersonator will raise your blood pressure.
 
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Being a police impersonator will raise your blood pressure.
And ultimately, your hands.......
 
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Old 02-16-2017, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Cobra1
I would just ask the first officer you see. They actually like to help.
They do?????
 
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Ah, you reap what you sow.

The problem with being a know it all PITA around people is that when YOU need know something, they aren't likely to help.
 


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