Safety Service Patrol Idea Sharing Network
Session 37: SSP Lights & Sirens
The SafeHighways.org Safety Service Patrol (SSP) Idea Sharing Network held a virtual peer-to-peer discussion focused on SSP Lights & Sirens on October 13th, 2026. This interactive session brought together SSP professionals from across the country to share experiences, policies, and lessons learned related to the use of emergency lighting and sirens on SSP vehicles.
The discussion explored state laws and requirements, light colors and placement, certification and training, responder and motorist safety, visibility, and the benefits and challenges of operating with lights and sirens. Participants also had an opportunity to discuss emerging lighting technologies, including UV lighting, and approaches to gaining agency and legislative support for changes to SSP lighting policies.
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