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Light Levels for Passenger Vehicles
Light Levels: A - E

Light Level A: No longer available

Light Level B: No longer available

Light Leve C: mini-lightbar, amber with roof bar (justification required). One of the Following:

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Federal Signal 450112




http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/eqsc/images/lightlevels/Federal Signal 450112

PSE 420AH
Federal Signal 450112



Note: Level E lamp for Passenger Vehicles may be used with justification.


Mounting Options: One of the following:
  • Luggage Rack
  • Roof Mount Bar
    1. Bar: Federal Signal: MFR PN 210960-46
    2. Feet
    3. Retainers
    Note: for Items 2 and 3, please refer to Federal Signal customer service 1-800-824-0254 with MFR, Make, Model, and Year for appropriate parts.


Light Level D: includes Light Level C and arrowstick, amber. (Justification required). One of the following:



Federal Signal SML8-30/SMC551-322612federalsignal-322612.gif




Light Level E: single rotating light, amber with magnetic/vacuum base (intermittent use only - intended for leased/rented vehicles and older CT units not equipped with permanent lights):


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General Mounting Recommendations:
1. Do not mount Level A or B lighting devices behind tinted glass.3
2. "Visibility of the warning lamps should be unobstructed by any part of the vehicle 10° above to 10° below the horizontal and from 45° to the right to 45° to the left of the centerline of the vehicle."4
3. "There should be a visible or audible means of giving a clear and unmistakable indication to the driver when the warning lamps are turned on."4
4. Level A shall be mounted, facing the rear, on the interior, left side corner of the vehicle, on the rear deck for sedans and at the headliner level for wagons and sports utility vehicles.5
5. Level B lights shall be mounted out of the view of the driver, behind and to the right of the rear view mirror or at the headliner level.5
6. Level C, D, and E shall be mounted exterior to the vehicle. Interior mount arrowstick shall be deleted from the approved light levels.5

1If you order CT PN 034-1879 you will receive Federal Signal MFR PN 320122-22 or PSE MFR PN RVMHAH-CA.
2If you order CT PN 034-4799 you will receive Federal Signal MFR PN 322172 or PSE MFR PN 800A.
3CCR Title13 §685.
4Recommendations from SAE J595, January 1990, Flashing Warning Lamps for Authorized Emergency, Maintenance and Service Vehicles.
5Caltrans standard.


Revised 12/09/2009

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