Emergency Lighting, LED Beacons & Warning Lights
Shop LED beacons, strobe lights and mine bars for work vehicles, with fast delivery Australia-wide.
Emergency lighting makes a vehicle visible before it becomes a hazard. Our range covers 10 to 30V and 12/24V LED beacons in magnetic, fixed and pole mount, 1.2m mine bars with reversing alarms, surface-mount strobes, dash and visor lights, and rechargeable portable strobes, from Narva, Roadvision, LED Autolamps, JW Speaker, Ignite and Hulk 4x4.
Choosing a vehicle beacon or warning light
Start with the site rules. Mine sites and many councils specify a SAE Class 1 beacon, which is the highest light output class, and some also specify a flash rate or pattern. Most beacons here list the class in the name, along with the LED count and wattage, for example 32 LEDs at 28W for a Roadvision Revolver or 64 LEDs at 15W for a Revolver Mini. Match that to the site spec before ordering rather than after.
Then pick the mount. A magnetic base suits a vehicle that is on site some of the time and runs the cable through the window to an accessory plug. A fixed or single-bolt mount is the permanent option for a ute canopy or tray headboard. A DIN pole mount slides onto the pole fitted to most tractors and plant. Beacons rated 10 to 80V cover forklifts and electric plant as well as 12V and 24V vehicles.
Colour, mine bars and what is legal
- Amber is the working colour for utes, trucks, plant and tow vehicles. Red and blue are restricted to emergency services in every state, and green and white have specific uses, so check the rules for your state and site before fitting anything other than amber.
- Mine bars bundle the beacon or strobe bar, a broadband reversing alarm and rear work lamps into one 1.2m or 1275mm bar, with vehicle-specific fitting kits for HiLux, Ranger, BT-50, D-MAX, Navara, Triton, Colorado, 70 and 200 Series LandCruiser, Prado and Y62 Patrol.
- Strobe patterns range from a single flash to 23 selectable patterns. Multiple strobes on one vehicle should be synchronisable, which is listed on the product.
- Vibration and dust kill cheap beacons. Look for a sealed housing and a metal mount for anything that lives on corrugations.
- Portable emergency lights such as the battery-powered Narva Sentry strobe and rechargeable lamps with a torch and power bank cover breakdowns and roadside stops.
What else you might need
LED work lamps: for lighting the tray or worksite once the beacon has done its job of warning.
Wiring kits: a fused, switched circuit sized for the beacon's draw, so it is not hanging off an accessory socket for life.
Light brackets: pole bases, beacon cages and mounting plates for headboards and roof racks.
Buggy whips: the other half of most mine site compliance lists.
Frequently asked questions
What does SAE Class 1 mean on a beacon?
SAE J845 grades warning lights by light output. Class 1 is the brightest and is what most mine sites and road authorities call for. Class 2 and 3 suit indoor and low-speed use.
Can I fit a blue or red beacon to my ute?
Not for road use. Red and blue flashing lights are reserved for police, fire and ambulance in every Australian state. Amber is the colour for work and recovery vehicles.
Will a 12V beacon run on a 24V truck?
Only if it is rated for it. Most LED beacons here are 10 to 30V or 12/24V and run on either system. Check the voltage in the product name before ordering for a truck or plant.
Do I need a mine bar or just a beacon?
Check the site induction sheet. Many sites accept a Class 1 beacon and a buggy whip. Others specify a reversing alarm and rear work lamps as well, which is what a mine bar bundles together.
Popular emergency lighting brands
We stock beacons, strobes and warning lights from Narva, Roadvision, LED Autolamps, JW Speaker, Ignite, Hulk 4x4 and KT Accessories, plus torches, head torches and lanterns from Nebo, Maglite, Hard Korr, BioLite and OZtrail.
