I recently moved to PA from TX and have noticed every car pulled over on the side of the road has a rag, towel or piece of clothing sticking out the side window. Is this a sign for something??
2006-12-01 02:36:56 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer D 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
This is to indicate that the vehichle has not been abandoned and that the owner intends to take care of it, so the police don't decide to have it towed to an impound lot. Most state police agencies have a standing policy that if a vehichle sits on the side of the road for 24 hrs or more, they have it towed away.
2006-12-01 02:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by Albert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a sign of a disabled vehicle. It lets people know to leave a little room when driving past, someone could be around that vehicle, of if you feel safe enough, you can stop and offer assistance. If somebody is just sitting in the vehicle, it always appreciated when you call for help.
2006-12-01 02:57:42 · answer #2 · answered by Speedbuggy43 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of raising the hood we used to put a white handkerchief out the window so someone would stop and help us.
2006-12-01 02:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by debbie2243 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It tells the police that the vehicle got stuck and not abandoned by the driver.
2006-12-01 02:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by briandjoesmom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just their way of telling you that they are coming back to get it and they still want it. In other words it broke down.
2006-12-01 02:45:53 · answer #5 · answered by Cassie G <3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like a signal for help.
2006-12-01 02:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TO SIGNAL THAT THEY ARE BROKEN DOWN AN WILL BE BACK LATTER TO GET IT.
2006-12-02 21:48:22 · answer #7 · answered by scooprandell 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have never seen that, i live in CO
2006-12-01 02:39:13 · answer #8 · answered by bbqsunflowerseeds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems stupid to me
2014-10-11 13:44:21 · answer #9 · answered by tonyboyd1961 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just to let ppl know the car broke down.. will be back for it please dont tow ...
2006-12-01 03:38:07 · answer #10 · answered by lexeypa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋