Emergency illumination

Abstract

This invention relates to an emergency illumination system which is attachable to a fender portion of a vehicle and operable to both light the area adjacent and about the wheel structure plus outwardly therefrom to aid in changing a flat tire and illumination during emergencies. The emergency illumination system in one embodiment includes a lighting means having a light assembly attached at each fender portion and operable through an electrical means to either (1) illuminate all the wheel well areas by turning on an emergency flasher system of the vehicle; (2) operate a special switch on a turn indicator member to energize all of the light assemblies; and (3) having a switch member operable to be connected with the respective turn indicator lights so as to illuminate the forward ones of the light assemblies for reading house numbers and aid visually when turning corners. The emergency illumination system can be used for clearance lights on trucks, campers, etc. and constructed of various colors. In another embodiment, the emergency illumination system includes a lighting means having a self contained battery member to provide an independent power supply to each light assembly.

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