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Light Levels for Trucks
Light Levels: 1 - 5

Light Level 1: single rotator, amber. One of the following:

Note: Level E lamp for Passenger Vehicles may be used with justification
Federal Signal Model 100

Light Level 2: mini-lightbar, amber. One of the following:

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Federal Signal 450112
Note: Level E lamp for Passenger Vehicles may be used with justification.
PSE 420AH

Light Level 3: includes Light Level 2 (Mini-Lightbar) and arrowstick, amber. One of the following:


Federal Signal SML8-30/SMC551-322612
 

Light Level 4: includes Flashing Arrow Sign (FAS) and Light Level 1 (Single Rotator) or Light Level 2 (Mini-Light Bar):

  • FAS
FAS

Light Level 5: one-way flashing light, one or more corners with approved flasher:

Federal Signal 280122-02
GE 4434A

Federal Signal 607126-02
  1. Shell for PAR 46 seal beam or LED lamp
  2. Flasher needed for lamps without built-in unit
 

General Mounting Recommendations:
A. The lighting device shall be installed with the lettering on the lens face right side up.1
B. "There should be a visible or audible means of giving a clear and unmistakable indication to the driver when the warning lamps are turned on."2  

1CCR Title 13 §686
2Recommendations from SAE J595, January 2005, Directional Flashing Optical Warning Devices for Authorized Emergency, Maintenance, and Service Vehicles.
Revised 1/15/2007

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