Recall a time when you were driving and approached an emergency scene. What’s the first thing you noticed? Likely, you encountered several emergency vehicles and a sea of fast, flashing bright lights. How did you respond to seeing the lights? What message was being conveyed? How was your vision impacted? Your answer to these questions might evoke thoughts that the lights were disorienting, distracting, and too bright. You’re not alone. We’ve all experienced the visual chaos of emergency vehicle lights. Maybe you’ve experienced being blinded by the lights of your patrol vehicle, or you can recall when you drove upon a scene and were confused about what was happening and which way you were supposed to proceed. Talk to the public or query the internet, and you’ll likely hear how society finds our warning lights overwhelming, blinding, and confusing. Most of us recognize a problem here but are unsure of a solution and do not pursue an answer.

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