In the interest of public safety and an effort to prevent the potential abuse of emergency lights used by law enforcement agencies, the Arkansas State Police has been given the responsibility of regulating the sale or transfer of the lights.  Should you have questions regarding the enforcement of ACA §5-77-201, you may email the Arkansas State Police Regulatory Services Division or call the office at 501-618-8600.

• 5-77-201. Unlawful possession, purchase, sale, or transfer of a blue light or blue lens cap

• (a) It is unlawful for a person to:
  • (1) Knowingly possess or purchase a blue light or blue lens cap with a purpose to unlawfully use the blue light or blue lens cap; or
  • (2) Transfer a blue light or blue lens cap to another person whom the actor knows or should know has a purpose to unlawfully use the blue light or blue lens cap.
• (b) Before selling a blue light or blue lens cap, the seller shall require the buyer to provide identification that legally demonstrates that the buyer is a law enforcement officer, auxiliary law enforcement officer, or a county coroner.
• (c) Any sale of a blue light or blue lens cap shall be reported to the Department of Arkansas State Police on a form prescribed by the department.
• (d) Upon conviction, a person who violates this section is guilty of a Class C felony.
• (e) As used in this section:
  • (1) “Auxiliary law enforcement officer” means the same as defined in § 12-9-301;
  • (2) “Blue lens cap” means a lens cap designed to produce a blue color of light when light from a device designed for an emergency vehicle passes through the lens cap;
  • (3) “Blue light” means any operable device that:
    • (A) Emits a blue color of light;
    • (B) Is designed for use by an emergency vehicle or is similar in appearance to a device designed for use by an emergency vehicle; and
    • (C) Can be operated by use of the vehicle’s battery, the vehicle’s electrical system, or a dry cell battery; and
  • (4) “Illegitimately” includes violating a state or federal law.
• (f) This section does not apply to the following persons if acting with a lawful purpose:
  • (1) An in-state or out-of-state law enforcement officer or auxiliary law enforcement officer;
  • (2) A county coroner;
  • (3) A person employed by an in-state or out-of-state or federal agency who is operating a vehicle equipped with a blue light or blue lens cap during the course and scope of his or her employment; or
  • (4) A legitimate seller or vendor of blue lights or blue lens caps.