How to Turn on Police Lights in BeamNG: Fast-Track Guide to Activating Police Lights in BeamNG

Turning on police lights in BeamNG.drive adds realism and excitement to your driving or crash simulation experience. To activate police lights, you first need to spawn a police vehicle—many BeamNG mods come with built-in police variants. After selecting your vehicle, enter Vehicle Customization (via the CTRL+W or "Parts" menu), enable or add lightbar and siren accessories, if not present. To turn on the lights and siren during gameplay, press the default “M” key for siren/lights activation; some mods might use different key bindings, so always check the mod description or BeamNG keymap settings for specifics. If you’re using custom vehicles or have manually added light accessories, make sure to assign the correct controls in the Controls menu. For more immersive pursuits and realistic emergency scenes, experiment with lighting patterns and siren sounds in conjunction with traffic scenarios.

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As a designer, I always recommend customizing the in-game lighting setup to suit your scene or vehicle fleet. If you’re interested in creating unique emergency vehicle placements or realistic environments, using tools like a detailed 3D Floor Planner in parallel to BeamNG for your room layouts can help you visually plan dashboard lighting, placement, and even set up interior spaces that match your preferred police car style for your simulation setups. This blending of vehicle and room design elevates both immersion and authenticity in virtual environments.

FAQ

Q: Where are the police vehicles in BeamNG?

A: Police vehicles usually appear under the vehicle selection menu. Look for car models with “police” in their name or description—mods may expand these selections.

Q: Can I change the siren sound in BeamNG?

A: Yes. Certain mods and vehicles allow you to swap or customize siren sounds via the Vehicle Customization menu or by installing siren sound packs.

Q: The lights aren’t working after I press “M”—what now?

A: Check your Controls menu for conflicting key binds, ensure the vehicle has a functional lightbar, and verify part installation in Vehicle Customization.

Q: How do I add police lights to a non-police vehicle?

A: Enter Vehicle Customization (Parts menu), search under “Roof Accessories” or similar, and add a compatible lightbar or siren component.

Q: Can I simulate realistic police chases in BeamNG?

A: Yes. Use the Traffic Tool, spawn AI-controlled vehicles, and set roles (Pursuer/Evader) for dynamic police chase scenarios.