Is anyone running red, and blue flashing lights?

[camaro19781000]

I recently purchased a 2012 Tahoe PPV, and its equipped with most of the police dept. Red, Blue and white flashing lights, passenger partition, grill guard, and spot light. I was told by the dealer I was able to legally have them installed but of course not to impersonate a LEO. Also they were sold to me "deactivated" meaning all the fuses were pulled. I replaced the fuses and they all work including the siren. But I have read the Texas laws and say they are definitely illegal to have. So question I have is "is anyone else in Texas or somewhere else running red and blues? or at least have them installed? Have you had any issues with LE, pulling you over? I think they are awesome and will only use them to show off at home never in public. Any advise is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

 

[Xsbank]

Really?

 

[Jtpmedic]

I can't wait to hear how this 'discussion' on the side of the road goes...

When I say "Discussion" in this context, I mean felony stop at gunpoint...

You really need to remove them...
Possession in one thing, but possession mounted in the vehicle is different, and you'll never talk your way out of an impersonating charge.
I think Texas (may be wrong here) is one of those states that even requires the department mechanics to cover the lights before operating the vehicle on the road.
If you aren't a sworn LEO, there will be some serious issues keeping them...

 

[Doubeleive]

pretty much illegal as F@uck to USE them for anything at all, but not illegal to have

 

[Doubeleive]

i will add if you get caught even turning them on, you are risking a trip to jail and a tow and a judge will then make you either remove them or sell the vehicle if you even get it back

 

[camaro19781000]

I can't wait to hear how this 'discussion' on the side of the road goes...

When I say "Discussion" in this context, I mean felony stop at gunpoint...

You really need to remove them...
Possession in one thing, but possession mounted in the vehicle is different, and you'll never talk your way out of an impersonating charge.
I think Texas (may be wrong here) is one of those states that even requires the department mechanics to cover the lights before operating the vehicle on the road.
If you aren't a sworn LEO, there will be some serious issues keeping them...

I would very much like to avoid that! They aren't visible from the outside. And there is no light bar but sounds very risky to run them. So I'll take this as a sign to take them off.

 

[Jtpmedic]

I would very much like to avoid that! They aren't visible from the outside. And there is no light bar but sounds very risky to run them. So I'll take this as a sign to take them off.

And I don't want to come off as an a$$hat here, but I'm just imagining if you were to upset someone on the road and they make mention of a 'police' looking vehicle when they call you in.
Once you're pulled over, if the LEOs see any of it, you'll be screwed.

 

[camaro19781000]

No no I appreciate you all taking the time. First thing tomorrow morning I'm removing them and even if I don't ever get pulled over I'll have some peace of mind. Thanks again!

And I don't want to come off as an a$$hat here, but I'm just imagining if you were to upset someone on the road and they make mention of a 'police' looking vehicle when they call you in.
Once you're pulled over, if the LEOs see any of it, you'll be screwed.

 

[Shackman7878]

You can keep the Grill Guard, spotlights, but at least in California you can run Amber/Yellow white lights. Friend was running amber and white worked security but un-marked crown vic but got pulled over and the cop shined his flashlight and was looking for red and blue lights. But you can sell the parts you take off lights, partition and etc on Ebay, Offerup or craigslist some Police and LEOs equip there personal cars. Just be careful removing parts when you remove one part check if everything works each time also CUT one wire at a time the person who removed the equipment from my Tahoe cut a ground and reverse and shorted the fuse block under the hood that was a fun fix.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I'd remove them, then put them up for sale. I'm sure some PPV owners on here who live in other states would probably buy them just to "restore" their vehicle or for chasing aliens out in the desert.

 

[captain howdy]

I don't see any way to explain to law enforcement why you have them unless you're on your way to a car show or something

 

[89Suburban]

I'd remove them, then put them up for sale. I'm sure some PPV owners on here who live in other states would probably buy them just to "restore" their vehicle or for chasing aliens out in the desert.

@Sparksalot uses green strobes to chase his aliens in the desert LOL.

 

[Sparksalot]

I'd remove them, then put them up for sale. I'm sure some PPV owners on here who live in other states would probably buy them just to "restore" their vehicle or for chasing aliens out in the desert.

Chasing aliens in the desert? Sucker has to be crazy to do that!

 

[Sparksalot]

@Sparksalot uses green strobes to chase his aliens in the desert LOL.

 

[Sparksalot]

This was most definitely an unplanned use. A friend of mine rolled his owned since new 2002 Yukon just around the blind corner. The vehicle rolled 3 times, stopping on its side completely across the road. Anyone not slowed down was going to t bone the wreck.

in succession I had a state park ranger, game warden, county sheriff, then state trooper come by me and not bat an eye. I did chat briefly with the game warden.

 

[89Suburban]

This was most definitely an unplanned use. A friend of mine rolled his owned since new 2002 Yukon just around the blind corner. The vehicle rolled 3 times, stopping on its side completely across the road. Anyone not slowed down was going to t bone the wreck.

in succession I had a state park ranger, game warden, county sheriff, then state trooper come by me and not bat an eye. I did chat briefly with the game warden.

I don't have a PPV but here are mine.

 

[bill1013]

I'm surprised they even sold it to you with the lights & sirens still installed. Here in Honolulu they just sold off all their Crown Victoria Squad cars. My neighbor bought one. High mileage, over 150K on the dial, but it was meticulously maintained and recorded. Everything "police" was taken off of it. The cage in the back separating the front & back, the original rear seat was re-installed, even the holes in the roof where the lights were mounted and antenna was were sealed. Not bad for $1K. And they sold over 200 of those bad boys. Now they drive around in Ford Explorer POS. There are still a few Crown Vics but mostly for the higher ups. The Fords are easier to see too. Now if they would just get rid of those pesky BMW motorcycle units...Damn, they're quick!!

 

[swathdiver]

Even the siren could get you into trouble. Whelen makes a PA with an electric air horn that is legal to have and you can keep the plate and speaker under the hood or bar, wherever it's mounted.

PAP112.

I've run marine hailers in my vehicles for decades, kind of fun to blow fog horn or collision alarms but will only put the Whelen in the truck. I'm older and less dumb than I used to be now!

 

[CaptainAmerica1]

Pull the lights asap. Here in Texas you’re looking at a free ride and impounding vehicle if your even accused of using them…
As a side story some ****** pulled this very trick in a Dodge Ram one morning on my way to Lockheed… I promptly pulled In behind him and called it in, he tried for an hour to evade me and ended up taking the ride anyway…

 

[camaro19781000]

I was just as surprised to get the vehicle with all the extras! But since the time of the original post until now the lights have been removed and the partition has also been removed for comfort. The spot light on the A pillar remains, the center console, the rear most part of the partition (I think it looks cool, looks like a dog cage) I've also added my business logo to the each side and the rear window. So no more mistaken identity! Thanks for all the replies and those awesome picture look forward to reading all the great info on this forum!