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Hotfix - 19th March 2026

Small hotfix to address a number of issues introduced in the latest update/DLC release.

**Fixes**
- DOT voice chat
- Text chat /r command for DOT
- Flatbed truck faulty indicator lights could get stuck
- Flatbed had collision area offset so traffic was pushing it
- Flatbed scene lights now working
- Flatbed's winch tag was blocking ability to edit traffic advisor in vehicle menu
- DOT now has backup radio off
- Winch default button will show keyboard R instead controller's input
- Attach hook info when grab winch

Department of Transportation DLC - OUT NOW!

[p]It's time to step into a new role - the Flashing Lights: Department of Transportation DLC is OUT NOW![/p][p]Help repair vehicles at busy roadsides, install crucial roadside guardrails, repair traffic lights and clear life-threatening debris from the road before disaster strikes.[/p][p]This DLC includes 5 new vehicles, 5 new missions types, 5 new department locations, and a selection of new playable characters.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Flashing Lights: Department of Transportation is now available to purchase either separately or via the Chief Edition. The Chief Edition includes the base game plus all DLC, with an additional 10% discount. This is a 'complete the set' bundle, so if you already own the base game or some of the DLC you can still make use of the Chief Edition to pick up the rest of the DLC with the additional 10% off! [/p][h2][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Update Roadmap[/h2][p]As previously revealed, we are hard at work on the next set of updates for the base game. Take a read of the previous announcement for details.[/p][p][/p][h2]Flashing Lights: Department Of Transportation Content[/h2][p]- New vehicles: DOT Tow Truck; F600 VMS; BUCK VMS; BUCK Flatbed; DOT BUCK Utility[/p][p]- New playable DOT characters (2 male & 2 female)[/p][p]- DOT callout: "Vehicle blocking driveway" \[ID 5000][/p][p]- DOT callout: "Debris cleanup required" \[ID 5001][/p][p]- DOT callout: "Signal Outage Reported" \[ID 5002][/p][p]- DOT callout: "Roadside Assist Required" \[ID 5003][/p][p]- DOT callout: "Guardrail Installation Required" \[ID 5004][/p][p]- Construction barrel and barrel with light available in DOT vehicle trunk[/p][p]- Guardrail and spare tires available at DOT department building garages, to use in missions[/p][p]- DOT vehicles have storage for items as well as any debris or used tires etc. These will store as trash to be discarded later. Also added slots for guardrail and spare tires[/p][p]- Garbage container at station can be used to discard any items[/p][p][/p][h2]Base Game Patch Notes[/h2][p]We have also released a small patch for the base game which includes the ability for all departments to call for an AI tow truck, rather than just police.[/p][p]For those of you who make and/or play mods, good news: we've added texture mod support for the minimap and the MDT.[/p][p]New[/p][p]- Texture mod support added for Minimap and MDT (more info for modders can be found here.)[/p][p]- Police tow truck model updated (replaced old tow truck)[/p][p]- AI tow truck pick up can now be called by all departments (was limited to police only)[/p][p]- NPC pickup tow truck now uses DOT livery and character instead of PD[/p][p]- DOT department buildings[/p][p][/p][p]Fixes[/p][p]- Audio issues in vehicle menu[/p][p]- Players holding items multiplayer sync[/p][p]- Crashed van prop in mission editor had camera zoom issue[/p][p]- Suspects now shoot as intended and guns now show up when frisking[/p][p]- Material fixes for fences in suburbs[/p][p]- Terrain fixes in Beach Town[/p][p]- Towed cars flew up when in transport[/p][p]- Fixed issue with pedestrian navigation in Port area[/p][p]- Missions info prompt could get stuck and not show any info for any missions[/p]

Department of Transportation DLC - Coming March 17

[p]Hello all,[/p][p]We're excited to reveal that the Department of Transportation arrives in Flashing Lights on March 17! This DLC will be priced at $6.99/€6.99/£5.49.[/p][p][/p][p]Join the Department of Transportation and keep the city running! Help repair vehicles at busy roadsides, install crucial roadside guardrails, repair traffic lights and clear life-threatening debris from the road before disaster strikes.[/p][p]This DLC includes 5 new vehicles, 4 new missions types, 5 new department locations, and a selection of new playable characters.[/p][carousel][/carousel][p]New Vehicles[/p][p]5 new vehicles, including tow trucks.[/p][p]New Missions[/p][p]4 new mission types: help repair vehicles at the roadside, repair guard rails and traffic lights, and clear debris from the road.[/p][p]New Department Locations[/p][p]5 new department buildings located around the map for you to use as your base of operations within the Department of Transportation role.[/p][p]New Characters[/p][p]Choose from a selection of new characters with Department of Transportation uniforms.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]
Update Roadmap
[p]As previously revealed, we are hard at work on the next set of updates for the base game, including a bug fix update coming in March. Take a read of the previous announcement for details.[/p]

Hotfix - February 11th 2026

Small hotfix to address audio issues

Fixes
- Audio issues with footsteps and game settings
- NPC suspects aimed but didn't shoot player in default missions

Hotfix - February 2nd 2026

Small hotfix to address issues found within the most recent update

Fixes
  • Traffic stop didn't work for client players
  • AI traffic spawner could freeze when player joining a server
  • Some audio didn't work in game (also on player cars) and sliders in Settings>Audio
  • Player name tags now fade out after short time if in the camera view