dashboard lights

[insanity10117 Forum Member Find all posts View Profile Close insanity10117]

I wanted to ask this question before I even think of installing them. I have a set of those little minibar dashboard lights. They have a switch that you plug into the cigarette lighter. They came with different colored lenses such as red, blue, white, amber, and green. I bought it as kind of a show-off type thing to show my car off in my driveway. I live in Wisconsin. Are they illegal just to have it installed on your dash even if you're not using it? And what color lenses are strictly illegal?

Thank you for your time in advance.

[APDSgt Armed Babysitter Find all posts View Profile Close APDSgt]

Red and/or blue lights may get you arrested, whether or not the lights are on or even plugged in.

Yellow or green should be ok, only if used on private property.

[SmallCityCop Calves of Justice Find all posts View Profile Close SmallCityCop]

I know here, it's frowned upon for civilians to have any color other than amber.

Even the Vollie FFs here are not allowed to have personal lights on their vehicles. When I was surveying, I used my Jeep as a work vehicle, so I had a "cheapy" eBay special amber/clear combo LED light mounted to my dash.

I also used my Cavalier, also, as a work vehicle, and had an amber teardrop light mounted magnetically on the roof. That's acceptable, but other than that, it's asking for trouble.

Now, if you're just using it for show, why not just magnetically or velcro display it? That way you can remove the lights before you drive the car.

[insanity10117 Forum Member Find all posts View Profile Close insanity10117]

I know here, it's frowned upon for civilians to have any color other than amber.

Even the Vollie FFs here are not allowed to have personal lights on their vehicles. When I was surveying, I used my Jeep as a work vehicle, so I had a "cheapy" eBay special amber/clear combo LED light mounted to my dash.

I also used my Cavalier, also, as a work vehicle, and had an amber teardrop light mounted magnetically on the roof. That's acceptable, but other than that, it's asking for trouble.

Now, if you're just using it for show, why not just magnetically or velcro display it? That way you can remove the lights before you drive the car.

Great idea! Thanks for the input.