why do people raise their hand when they go through a stoplight?

Question

like they raise their hand when going through a stoplight and i've seen people do this and i don't know why. i heard that it was so they don't get pulled over, but still, i don't know

Answer 1

its superstition to ward of getting hit

also works for going over railroad tracks

Answer 2

I'm not sure if this is the same thing as what you're talking about, but, I have this Catholic friend...when he goes through an orange light (it's technically yellow, but it just turned red!), he does this thing where he whispers some kind of prayer or oath to God, kisses his hand, and touches the visor overhead.

I think it's sort of a 'God willing I don't get pulled over or get into a car accident' type of thing.

From a distance, itt might look like he's raising his hand.

Answer 3

ha,ha.. I'm one of those stupid people that do that... and I don't even know why it's just habit.. glad you asked the question so I can find out the answer.. although I think it is just a superstition thing as to not get hit by a car going through the lights from the other way... but I spose i will find out the real reason soon enough..

Answer 4

They must have heard someone say, " All inconsiderate a$$holes please raise your hand". And responded apropriately. It will not prevent them from being pulled over and ticketed for running a red light or "failure to observe a traffic cotrol device."

Answer 5

I had someone do that in my car the other day, it almost looked like a Hitler salute, kind of....she said it was for good luck, no clue.....

Answer 6

i never seen that the only thing i can think of is out of frustration.

Answer 7

thier lights or something must not have worked properly cause this is a hand singnal.

Answer 8

they block their face from cameras at stop lights

Answer 9

Universal symbol for "Whoops, my bad."

Answer 10

never seen it