Speed Trap Flashing..

RandyD · 08-27-2011, 09:20 AM

News

Do you guys flash your lights to other drivers to warn of speed traps?

do you think other people should?

somatic · 08-27-2011, 09:37 AM

i always do, unless the peron behind me is being a ****. i do it, because id like the favor returned to me

Red__Zed · 08-27-2011, 09:40 AM

I usually tap the roof for warning.

Dark Sarcasm · 08-27-2011, 09:41 AM

if the police are trying to keep people driving at safe speeds, and flashing my lights tells people to slow down, then it sounds like I am actually helping the police to achieve their goal.

gurneyeagle · 08-27-2011, 09:47 AM

Yes, and yes.

Just be careful because sometimes state troopers have multiple units roaming in the same area and they will pull you over to chat about your "communication skills".

Happened to me during the dark days of the 55 mph national speed limit. Very dark days.

somatic · 08-27-2011, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Sarcasm

if the police are trying to keep people driving at safe speeds, and flashing my lights tells people to slow down, then it sounds like I am actually helping the police to achieve their goal.

yep, i agree. saves taxpayer money lol

LT419 · 08-27-2011, 09:58 AM

During the day, yeah. I used to do it at night, too, until I accidentally flashed my high beams at a cop.

I felt so stupid, but he never came after me.

AllForTheCash · 08-27-2011, 10:21 AM

I flash for speed traps or even a parked cop car on the shoulder. Specially on the Highway/turnpike.

9Zs_Ed · 08-27-2011, 10:30 AM

Absolutely and absolutely.

When approaching a speed trap, drivers that see the trap, have a radar detector or just go along with the crowd will slow down.

When you flash your lights, you are simply warning other drivers about an upcoming traffic condition that may be unsafe and may require them to react.

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!!!

onzedge · 08-27-2011, 10:33 AM

One of my joys in life is occurs when I have some bonehead trying to race me or is tailgating me and my radar detector goes off. Watching him/her pass me and sometimes giving me a look or gesture is priceless -- especially when I see them get snagged.

This has happened three times in the last six months alone.

onzedge · 08-27-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 9Zs_Ed

Absolutely and absolutely.

When approaching a speed trap, drivers that see the trap, have a radar detector or just go along with the crowd will slow down.

When you flash your lights, you are simply warning other drivers about an upcoming traffic condition that may be unsafe and may require them to react.

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!!!

I wonder if other folks understand what you are communicating when flashing lights.

JrumMusic · 08-27-2011, 11:10 AM

Yup, i always do. But it seems like no one around me does it in return, my radar always picks them up.

spearfish25 · 08-27-2011, 11:38 AM

It's illegal to signal a speedtrap, but a ticket for doing it would never hold up in court. They'd never be able to prove why you flashed your lights and you can tell them any reason you choose. 'I knew the oncoming driver and was saying hello'. 'I was trying to activate the turn signal and must have pulled the stalk a little.'. 'An oncoming driver had his brights on an I was signalling him to turn them off.'. The possibilities are endless.

SPOHN · 08-27-2011, 11:41 AM

I always do. I should flash all the cops I see for they are always speeding also. I quarantee there not on a call either. Oh wait, it maybe a call to the Waffle House.

onzedge · 08-27-2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

I always do. I should flash all the cops I see for they are always speeding also. I quarantee there not on a call either. Oh wait, it maybe a call to the Waffle House.

Man I wish we had Waffle House here. They are one of the great joys when I travel to the Southern States.

08-27-2011, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	Speed Trap Flashing.. News Do you guys flash your lights to other drivers to warn of speed traps? do you think other people should?

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somatic A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 1,767 Drives: 2013 GS350 Rep Power: 17	i always do, unless the peron behind me is being a **. i do it, because id like the favor returned to me __________________ Passport 9500i HW\|Short Tail Exhaust\|Evo-r CF Fangs & Fog\|Blacked Out Roof\|Status Elite Intake 19/22\|AUTO Shift Boot DIY\|GTR Button\|Rear Limo Tint\|S2carbonworks hood dampeners\|Falken Rt-7m 20"s w/Jade Project Mu Tuner Lugs\|P:JDM Oil Cap\|Tow Hook\|SOLD**

08-27-2011, 09:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 15	if the police are trying to keep people driving at safe speeds, and flashing my lights tells people to slow down, then it sounds like I am actually helping the police to achieve their goal. __________________ wax

08-27-2011, 09:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	Yes, and yes. Just be careful because sometimes state troopers have multiple units roaming in the same area and they will pull you over to chat about your "communication skills". Happened to me during the dark days of the 55 mph national speed limit. Very dark days. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

08-27-2011, 09:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
LT419 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 76 Drives: 11 370Z GM 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	During the day, yeah. I used to do it at night, too, until I accidentally flashed my high beams at a cop. I felt so stupid, but he never came after me. __________________ 2011 Gun Metallic 370Z Base 6MT + Sport Pkg. "...Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?"

08-27-2011, 09:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I usually tap the roof for warning.

08-27-2011, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
AllForTheCash Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 385 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	I flash for speed traps or even a parked cop car on the shoulder. Specially on the Highway/turnpike. __________________ 2010 370z Brilliant Silver/Frost - Touring - Sport - Navigation - 6MT

08-27-2011, 10:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
9Zs_Ed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Posts: 108 Drives: 10 Rdstr Trng Spt 6M Rep Power: 14	Absolutely and absolutely. When approaching a speed trap, drivers that see the trap, have a radar detector or just go along with the crowd will slow down. When you flash your lights, you are simply warning other drivers about an upcoming traffic condition that may be unsafe and may require them to react. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!!!

08-27-2011, 10:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	One of my joys in life is occurs when I have some bonehead trying to race me or is tailgating me and my radar detector goes off. Watching him/her pass me and sometimes giving me a look or gesture is priceless -- especially when I see them get snagged. This has happened three times in the last six months alone. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

08-27-2011, 11:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	Yup, i always do. But it seems like no one around me does it in return, my radar always picks them up. __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

08-27-2011, 11:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	It's illegal to signal a speedtrap, but a ticket for doing it would never hold up in court. They'd never be able to prove why you flashed your lights and you can tell them any reason you choose. 'I knew the oncoming driver and was saying hello'. 'I was trying to activate the turn signal and must have pulled the stalk a little.'. 'An oncoming driver had his brights on an I was signalling him to turn them off.'. The possibilities are endless. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

08-27-2011, 11:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I always do. I should flash all the cops I see for they are always speeding also. I quarantee there not on a call either. Oh wait, it maybe a call to the Waffle House. __________________

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