I agree that 'less is more" for sure. Back last year I had an eye problem and since then, if I come up on an accident the local sheriffs cars and suv have so many flashing red and blue lights that it is just about impossible to see the officer attempting to handle traffic. More older drivers in Florida have vision problems than most other states. I would suggest that some lights should be shut off while on scene to prevent folks from focusing on the lights. Think about the interstate signs that get hit when there is plenty of space to miss it. If you focus on it, you will hit it. Tow trucks are not exempt from the focus and hit reaction. My 2 cents.
The towers and others are running empty all over the place with their entire light display on. For the life of me, I can't figure why. Loaded. . maybe. Unloaded.. makes no sense at all. AAA driver told me that AAA suggested it as a safety measure. Cable tv, fuel trucks, equipment haulers must have thought it was cool. Go figure.