>    While I'm aware that The World Is A Very Big Place, I have to
wonder
> how many places, like my state, restrict the use of blinking lights in
> civilian vehicles, other than turn signals.

As one who has such lights installed, I can tell you it's a whole
'nother can of worms!  Some jurisdictions don't seem to mind, others are
much more uptight about it.  Here in Indiana, one may have red, or white
strobes to the rear, white to the front, and yellow all around, without
any special permits. They are considered essentially an enhanced
"emergency blinker".   I have them because of my Skywarn involvement.  I
get just as much authority in traffic with them as a tow truck would
(none!)

I can imagine other places where you could end up in a very bad mess
over something like this.  In Virginia, I am told that even the police
aren't allowed computers and similar devices that can be seen by the
driver. 
Sort of an Amish approach to law enforcement I guess....





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