The Benefits of a Light Bar
One of the most dramatic and practical ways to update the look of your car or truck is to install a light bar. Light bars offer additional illumination for dark areas and provide a stylish accent for your vehicle. Exterior and interior light bars are available in a variety of colors, and LED light bars are lightweight and durable for easy removal and storage. In general, the light bars seen atop vehicles have been permanently installed and are powered by the vehicle’s engine or battery, while rear window models often draw power from a cigarette lighter outlet or power point inside the car. Rear bumper light bars are used to augment brake lights and can be purchased in a wide range of styles and colors; they usually must be professionally installed in order to function correctly with the rear brake lights.
When installing decorative light bars, it’s important to determine the legal restrictions on these lights in your area. For instance, some jurisdictions reserve the colors blue and red for police and other emergency vehicles; amber light bars are often used on tow trucks and wreckers and may not be allowed on private vehicles. Because LED light bars are available in a number of different configurations and color combinations, most vehicle owners can readily find a light bar to suit their needs that complies with applicable state and local regulations. Mini light bars are especially versatile, since they can be installed in a number of different configurations and multiple light bars can be used to achieve a truly custom effect for your vehicle.
Emergency light bars are available from a number of manufacturers; these are generally reserved for use on police and public safety equipment. Some can be programmed to display various patterns, from the familiar flashing lights seen atop police cars and ambulances to arrows, chasing lights, or virtually any pattern desired. LED light bars are especially popular for use in undercover police vehicles, since they can be discreetly placed in the rear window and only activated when circumstances demand it. These portable LED light bars offer undercover officers the perfect combination of discretion and convenience, ensuring that they go unnoticed for as long as they choose. Private individuals and public safety agencies alike will find a wide selection of light bars for purchase at Extreme Tactical Dynamics, a leading online retailer of these and other emergency lighting solutions.
