The California Highway Patrol is urging drivers to avoid decorating their cars with Christmas lights, as these decorations are considered illegal and can pose a safety hazard by confusing motorists and hindering the visibility of emergency vehicles.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is warning drivers against a growing trend of decorating their cars with Christmas lights during the holiday season. The CHP states that such decorations are illegal, noting that they can mimic emergency vehicles and confuse motorists. The agency has been increasingly posting about this issue on social media platforms, alongside their usual holiday safety reminders.
Recent posts from CHP offices in Hayward and Madera County highlighted instances where drivers were pulled over for their vehicle's Christmas light displays, citing Section 25252 of the California Vehicle Code which prohibits non-emergency vehicles from displaying steady burning red warning lamps visible from the front. The CHP emphasizes that these decorations can hinder motorists' ability to recognize approaching emergency vehicles, which is crucial for public safety
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