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Public urged not to point laser displays at aircraft
Summary
A short public service announcement advised holiday celebrants not to point laser light displays into the sky because they can intersect aircraft and distract or temporarily blind pilots; aim lights at intended surfaces such as yards or houses.
A recorded public service announcement warned viewers that pointing laser light displays into the sky can intersect aircraft and potentially distract or temporarily blind pilots, posing a safety risk. The speaker advised that laser displays should be properly installed and aimed at intended surfaces such as houses or yards and not directed skyward. The announcement framed the guidance around holiday celebrations, asking residents to ‘‘enjoy the holiday, protect the skies and have a safe 4th of July.’’ The message referenced the hazard of lasers intersecting aircraft but did not cite a specific regulation or agency action.
