Blue Red Strobe Lamp Flashing Rectangular For Windscreen

The installation of supplementary lighting devices on vehicles is a sensitive matter, tightly regulated by the Highway Code (CdS) to ensure the safety and recognisability of emergency and public utility vehicles.

Here are the details on why they are used and who has the legal authorisation to do so.

Why fit the Red-Blue strobe?

• The Red and Blue colour combination is the highest-priority visual signal on the road. Their main function is:
• Immediate identification: Indicate the presence of an emergency vehicle on urgent duty.
• Safety: Alert other road users to give way or to exercise extreme caution.
• Differentiation: While blue is the standard emergency colour, the addition of red (often used for command or the rear part of the device) increases visibility and the perception of danger, especially in adverse weather conditions.

Who can install it?

In Italy, the use of blue flashing devices (and sirens) is governed by Article 177 of the Highway Code. It is not an aesthetic choice, but a functional prerogative.

1. Authorised parties

• Only vehicles assigned to the following services may install and use these devices:
• State Police and Local/Municipal Police.
• Carabinieri and Guardia di Finanza.
• Fire Brigade.
• Ambulances and vehicles for the transport of blood or organs.
• Civil Protection (only for specific tasks and with prior authorisation).

General specification:

• Signal light types
• Lumen (LM)500LM
• Material Aluminium
• Power 8W
• Light colour: Red, Blue
• Voltage (V) DC12V
• Protection level: Yes, waterproof
• Cable length 50 cm
• Product dimensions 20*10*5 cm
• Weight 470 g

Flashing modes:

• Mode 1: the left and right strobe lights flash alternately 7 times at high speed.
• Mode 2: all lights flash at medium speed.
• Mode 3: all strobe lights flash at high speed.