Would I be breaking NC or SC laws to have amber strobes mounted/used on my Construction vehicles.?

Question

Would I be breaking the law to install amber strobe lights on my construction vehicles to be parked/used on public streets in North & South Carolina?

If this is allowed, recommendation of where strobes are to be mounted to keep within the letter of the law would be appreciated also.

Answer 1

I don't think so...........if you are operating construction equipment on or near any roadway, you really SHOULD have warning lights, and orange lights are warning lights.

Check with your Dept. of Transportation on this, or the Commercial Section of your local Police Department.

Answer 2

You will be fine just check with either the dmv or the dot and they will be able to help you.

Answer 3

www.dmv.org will guide you to agency that could tell you.  CFR49 (Federal Regulations) also can give guidance.  Some states require beacons, some strobes, some silent to type.  I used to live in Seneca, SC, but i can remember type used.  NC and SC nearly mirror transport regs!  There is always a DOT guy in the rest areas in NC, you may want to stop and ask them!