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FYI - Blue colored LEDs / Lights are ILLEGAL in CA...
Unfortunately, under California law only law enforcement vehicles; including bicycles, are allowed to display steady or flashing BLUE lights. The other colors are okay. Check your own state DMV laws for color restrictions.
This is from the California DMV website. Note Section B...
V C Section 21201.3 Bicycle Lights
Bicycle Lights
21201.3. (a) A bicycle or motorized bicycle used by a peace officer, as defined in Section 830.1 of, subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), or (i) of Section 830.2 of, subdivision (b) or (d) of Section 830.31 of, subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 830.32 of, Section 830.33 of, subdivision (a) of Section 830.36 of, subdivision (a) of Section 830.4 of, or Section 830.6 of, the Penal Code, in the performance of the peace officer's duties, may display a steady or flashing blue warning light that is visible from the front, sides, or rear of the bicycle or motorized bicycle.
(b) No person shall display a steady or flashing blue warning light on a bicycle or motorized bicycle except as authorized under subdivision (a).
Added Sec. 65, Ch. 877, Stats. 1998. Effective January 1, 1999.
Hope this helps others in California...
July 2011 · Sports and Outdoors