i drive a crown vic

[moooooo]

it is an old lapd car, it has two spotlights (driver and passenger sides) is there a law about what position the lights need to be in while i am driving?
in the time that i have owned the car i have always kept the lights down and pointed at the windshield. my question is am i going to be harassed if i have the lights up and pointing forward?

[NorCalXJ]

Just keep them pointed down. And if you are afraid of getting in trouble get some covers for the lights. I have aux lights on my Jeep and I know you are supposed to keep them covered.

[NytWolf]

The only lights that can be uncovered while on the highway are DOT-approved lights. Those usually have SAE or DOT on the lens. Since those spotlights do not usually have covers, you have to keep them pointed down.

[Rockit]

keep them pointed down toward the windshield. Less wind noise and they dont catch the wind and flip backwards.

[NorCalXJ]

The only lights that can be uncovered while on the highway are DOT-approved lights. Those usually have SAE or DOT on the lens. Since those spotlights do not usually have covers, you have to keep them pointed down.

That is what I was looking for, the DOT approved. Basically what this gentleman stated.

[a308garand]

keep them pointed down toward the windshield. Less wind noise and they dont catch the wind and flip backwards.

Seen that happen a few times, sometimes resulting in the spotlight cracking the windshield.

[moooooo]

thanks for the input
i figured that keeping them pointed down was the best option. its just funny when i drive with them up people get out of the way so much faster than they already do.

[Ron-Solo]

I was just going to say, "I'm sorry" but yeah, just keep them pointed down. It is legal to use them for finding addresses and street signs. Just don't shine them at anyone. A lot of Taxi cabs have them and they were a popular accessory in the 50's.

[moooooo]

i never use the lights unless parked. pointing them at some driving would be a bad idea those things are so bright i wouldn't want someone crashing into me

[223556]

I want lights on my car. Lol

[hermosabeach]

I see people braking- braking hard- when they spot a cop

Even if freeway traffic is going at 50MPh- they still brake

Reflex from chronic speeders

Do people really clear the way for your crown vic?

[NorCalXJ]

Now that the crown vic is no longer being produced, I think less people will slow down when they see a crown vic. The new ford interceptor looks badass too!

[TKM]

Life at 55. Enjoy.

[moooooo]

I see people braking- braking hard- when they spot a cop

Even if freeway traffic is going at 50MPh- they still brake

Reflex from chronic speeders

Do people really clear the way for your crown vic?

yeah a vast majority of people will move over some just slow way way down i have had a few people pull over to the shoulder to let me pass

[Tacit Blue]

Ugh... The new ford interceptor wont catch On. A coule of agencies are trying them out, looks like a " geek squad " car.

The car will be too expensive To maintain and fix, especially since its turbocharged. Its alot more encomonical To use the crown vic as a police car in the end.