Warning oncoming drivers about speed cameras

[cs363]

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What a load of bollox BD, where was the infamous KB wave and the 'do me up the bum, I'm riding a Honda' signals?

[Quasievil]

three words SAFER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER as I recall this is the latest advertising campaign from the police, encouraging us all to enhance the safety of our communities, ALL TOGETHER, for that reason I will flash my lights to warn motorists that there speed may be dangerous and there actions may be unlawful, so check your speed and be safe.
one more time, SAFER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

[cbfb]

three words SAFER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER as I recall this is the latest advertising campaign from the police, encouraging us all to enhance the safety of our communities, ALL TOGETHER, for that reason I will flash my lights to warn motorists that there speed may be dangerous and there actions may be unlawful, so check your speed and be safe.
one more time, SAFER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

Let's face it, if you're gonna do speed you shouldn't be driving anyway. Stick to softer stuff like Red Bull maybe.

[steve_t]

I remember flashing my lights at an oncoming car to warn of a speed camera. The oncoming car happened to be an unmarked cop car and I got the finger waggle to tell me off
A mate in Auckland flashed his lights at a car to warn of a speed camera and got pulled over. The cop said you're not allowed to do that. My mate said he didn't even know there was a speed camera nearby but was just flashing to tell another motorist to slow down cos they looked like they were going to fast He was then advised about the law change in 2004 that says "Drivers must not use their vehicle lights in a way that dazzles, confuses, distracts or in any way endangers other road users." but ended up only getting a warning

[Coldrider]

I remember flashing my lights at an oncoming car to warn of a speed camera. The oncoming car happened to be an unmarked cop car and I got the finger waggle to tell me off
A mate in Auckland flashed his lights at a car to warn of a speed camera and got pulled over. The cop said you're not allowed to do that. My mate said he didn't even know there was a speed camera nearby but was just flashing to tell another motorist to slow down cos they looked like they were going to fast He was then advised about the law change in 2004 that says "Drivers must not use their vehicle lights in a way that dazzles, confuses, distracts or in any way endangers other road users." but ended up only getting a warning

but his pulsing headlights don't do that?

[2wheeldrifter]

Yes i have a lot of friends i am very popular.

Your profile wouldn't back that statement up

[BMWST?]

i dont see what the fuss is about,by flashing your headlights you are having the desired efffect of said speed camera,ie reducing ht e average speed of oncoming cars,and much more effectively than the unknown speed camera

[Latte]

"I'm Crashing"



Or for Oarsome

[ynot slow]

It's my civic duty to warn fellow riders(especially)or drivers that a government invoice issuer is in their vicinity.

I know a lady who flashed a car and a cop 2 cars back saw the flashes,he turned around and pulled her over,threatened to ticket her for perverting the course of justice or similar,as the oncoming cars if speeding were committing a crime,therefore flashing her headlights(not tits)could be construed as preventing a criminal from being apprehended.

Almost as stupid as the add stating "if you drink and drive you're a bloody criminal" forgive me but to be a criminal you have to be caught,and heaps think that won't happen.

[Genestho]

Pfft.

I drive down the road flashing my willy, 'warning' oncoming motorists..

I get a lot of grateful waves from the other drivers when they slow down and go by .

Now THAT would work SD....!

I think flashing HEADLIGHTS at oncoming drivers/riders is a good thing for obvious reasons already stated - it has the desired affect of slowing people down, also warning of dangerous situations....I was flashed the other day on the Coro loop, and on the next corner it transpired that someone forgot to tie down two empty 44 gallon plastic drums on the back of their ute, they were rolling around on a corner.

Good thinking that man, with all that holiday traffic on a state highway too!
So in turn I flashed my lights in warning, I hope nobody crashed!!!!

[steve_t]

three words SAFER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER as I recall this is the latest advertising campaign from the police, encouraging us all to enhance the safety of our communities, ALL TOGETHER, for that reason I will flash my lights to warn motorists that there speed may be dangerous and there actions may be unlawful, so check your speed and be safe.
one more time, SAFER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

I just realised nobody has said "Always blow on the pie"

[Owl]

I just realised nobody has said "Always blow on the pie"

That's cause it's old news now!

[Gremlin]

Since its not revenue gathering (coz they told us so) then it is expected that flashing your lights would warn other drivers of danger. This could be debris, vehicles parked on side of road etc. The police aim to slow drivers down, which is what your average civilian is doing. Perhaps we should charge out our assistance to the police? I would wager our attempts to slow traffic are more successful than theirs.

What's their problem?

[firefighter]

I'm still of the old adage where it's no real hardship for me to warn other drivers they are approaching a speed camera etc. I don't get it back much but I still do it.

I also indicate when exiting round-abouts and indicate early enough so that it actually informs other people of my actions rather than indicating at the point where it does'nt actually help other drivers (In all situations I try to/I hate those fuckers that indicate left after you've stopped to wait for them).

Some of us out there still make a concious effort to show courtesy, I know i'm a long way off perfect but I still make an effort.

[PrincessBandit]

....I was flashed the other day on the Coro loop,

'Twasn't me! I'm sure all my gear was covering me properly!

Balu and I rode the loop on Thursday. Beaut weather although I was getting chafed knees from my pants in the heat. You mentioned "the other day" - what day did you do it? We'd have been distinctive traveling together on a blue 650 burgman and my bandit.

Back on topic though, I occasionally flash other riders but more often use the left hand whirly bird gesture. Kinda depends on what mood I'm in as to wether or not i do it. If i was ever pulled over for doing that I think I'd try batting my eye lashes and saying "but I was only scratching my head officer" (though a helmet, yeah...)