Q: I am trying to find out if having red/blue LED lights in my car is legal as long as I dont use them.
A: Probably your main risk is being charged with impersonating a police officer. The problem is that it is not up to you whether someone else thinks you are a police officer. If someone yields or stops under the impression you are a peace officer, you can end up with jail time even though you did not intend for the other party to stop or yield to you. The mere presence of the lights would probably strengthen an accusation that you wanted someone to believe you were a peace officer, even if that was not your intent. That could also lead to jail time. In order to fully understand the risks, you should consult with an attorney.
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