how many people flash their brights at incoming traffic to warn there is a cop hiding?

Question

i was just wondering how many people flash their brights at traffic coming towards them to warn them of a potential ticket because of a cop hiding around the corner....and is this like a universal sign? i do it all the time i see a cop hiding trying to catch speeders and i see cars slam on the brakes and give me a wave saying thanks....does anybody else fellow speeders about radar cops.....?

Answer 1

I do. Also, because I live in the middle of nowhere, it's also accepted as "Careful, there are deer on the road ahead".

In fact, I probably use it *more* that way...I look at it as a common courtesy in either case, really.

Answer 2

This is what i mean when I flash mine.
1.) Cops!!!
2.) Deer!!!
3.) Turn your brights off.

I encourage everyone to warn each other of possible dangers on the road.

Answer 3

I always try to warn people of a speed trap ahead by flashing my brights because tickets are lame-sauce!

Answer 4

Well I did before I moved to California. Then you read about potential gang members driving with lights off and having to kill the first person that blinks their lights at you to be a member. True story...........

Answer 5

I do, picked that up in the Midwest. Didn't see much in Denver nor California, Idaho, and Oregon

Answer 6

I do it all the time.

Answer 7

I learned to do that here in the Kentucky.
I've done it since I started driving in 89.

Answer 8

IF THE COPS CATCH YOU THEY WILL GIVE YOU A TICKET AND ALSO THRU EMAIL I WAS WARNED THAT THERE IS A GANG OUT THERE AND IF YOU FLASH THEM THEY COMES BACK AND SHOOT YOU AND SO I WOULD BE VERY CAREFUL

Answer 9

9% tops

Answer 10

I have been a giver and receiver! Deer & radar.



Thanks Karen!!