Tallahassee, Florida -- The Florida Highway Patrol is adding red lights and new sirens to its troopers' cars. They are hoping the new equipment will make the roadways safer for motorists and its own officers. It's believed to be the first change to the FHP's traditionally blue and clear light bars that have been in use for more than 50 years. An FHP study published last year says with flashing lights, twice the amount of blue light energy is needed in daylight to be perceived as bright as red. At night the situation is reversed. A computer will automatically turn the red lights on during the day and the blue lights at night.
Florida Highway Patrol cars will get new lights and sirens
Red lights and new sirens will soon be installed on FHP cruisers. Officials hope they will improve safety.
