MI-MSP red bubble lights going green

[Motor On]

Excerpt

The familiar single, rotating red light on top of state police cars has been used since the 1950s. The light inside the red bubble cover is powered by a motor using 50-year-old technology.


Not anymore.

Linky:
MSP red bubble lights going green | WOOD TV8

[MOPARado]

WTF!
The new LED light will save money?
Maybe 'they' wish this'll help pay for those generous LEO early retirement pensions!
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[languy99]

I have seen them in real life and they are brighter and I guess they are better for their safety.

[The Chariot]

Better for their safety would be to upgrade to at least the 1990s with colored strobes. I guess they like the Buford T. Justice look on their cars!

[Motor On]

Better for their safety would be to upgrade to at least the 1990s with colored strobes. I guess they like the Buford T. Justice look on their cars!

I think it's a traditional thing, kinda like how FL Sheriffs dress in green uniforms and do all their paperwork in green ink.

[supercowpowers]

The new system is maintenance-free, doesn't need switches or special wiring

Then how will they turn them on?

[Motor On]

The new system is maintenance-free, doesn't need switches or special wiring

Then how will they turn them on?

Telepathy!