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People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
toe jam driver
()
Date: May 23, 2013 05:08AM
Flashing lights to warn other drivers about speed enforcement is illegal and stupid. Our tax dollars are paying for these officers to protect our community and some of you assholes out there think that making it harder for a cop to give out tickets is a good thing. Our cops need to write more tickets not less. There is so much shitty driving going on out there that we need to fine as many drivers as the court system can stand.
To all you light flashers out there I would like say FUCK YOU!
To all you light flashers out there I would like say FUCK YOU!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
SunnyD
()
Date: May 23, 2013 06:02AM
Oh Please toe jam driver, you know you would be the first one to say "thank you" to the person who tipped you off about a speed trap. I will continue to warn my fellow driver of impending doom.
I have a feeling you are one of those people that have a bible in one hand and a bottle of Jack Daniels in the other with a whole lot of sin in between.
I have a feeling you are one of those people that have a bible in one hand and a bottle of Jack Daniels in the other with a whole lot of sin in between.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Two Cents
()
Date: May 23, 2013 06:21AM
A special thanks to the People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap. You've saved me from many a ticket. Also big thanks to the police for all the fine work they do. I love reading stories where you solve crimes. (Most recently being that group of three redneck burglars in McLean). Keep up the good work!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
JeanneMarieWhore
()
Date: May 23, 2013 07:11AM
Not illegal. Covered under free speach. Dumb ass cops may however tell you that it is illegal.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Uh, no
()
Date: May 23, 2013 07:23AM
JeanneMarieWhore Wrote:
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> Not illegal. Covered under free speach. Dumb ass
> cops may however tell you that it is illegal.
Its illegal in most states, they actually have laws against it. I call that being a "Spoils sport" law. LOL
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> Not illegal. Covered under free speach. Dumb ass
> cops may however tell you that it is illegal.
Its illegal in most states, they actually have laws against it. I call that being a "Spoils sport" law. LOL
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Driver
()
Date: May 23, 2013 07:41AM
It's not illegal in VA. Yet, I was ticketed for it two years ago. On the citation the officer cited the statute prohibiting emergency flashing lights on cars. I challeneged it.
When I arrived in Court there were three other drivers there making the same challenge. The officer came over and said he was going to ask the judge to dismiss the citations and she did. My sense was he was taking a shot - probably cited many other drivers who just paid the ticket but those that challeneged were going to get off anyway because there is no statute prohibiting it.
Several states have thrown out statutes on this on free speech grounds. Plus a driver flashing lights could be signaling other drivers that you are going to pass, or reminding them to turn on their lights so it's hard to enforce.
When I arrived in Court there were three other drivers there making the same challenge. The officer came over and said he was going to ask the judge to dismiss the citations and she did. My sense was he was taking a shot - probably cited many other drivers who just paid the ticket but those that challeneged were going to get off anyway because there is no statute prohibiting it.
Several states have thrown out statutes on this on free speech grounds. Plus a driver flashing lights could be signaling other drivers that you are going to pass, or reminding them to turn on their lights so it's hard to enforce.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Joes
()
Date: May 23, 2013 07:47AM
I'm all for keeping our roads safe, but ticketing for non-wreckless driving (say, keeping up with traffic on the parkway) is just wrong. They are out there to make money, not to keep our roads safe.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
OP is a clown fag
()
Date: May 23, 2013 07:52AM
speed traps have been proven to do nothing to reduce speeding. It's used merely as a revenue maker for the county, state, etc.
brainwashing is fun tho, plebs!!!!
brainwashing is fun tho, plebs!!!!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
GetMathTaken
()
Date: May 23, 2013 07:56AM
toe jam driver Wrote:
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> Flashing lights to warn other drivers about speed
> enforcement is illegal and stupid. Our tax dollars
> are paying for these officers to protect our
> community and some of you assholes out there think
> that making it harder for a cop to give out
> tickets is a good thing. Our cops need to write
> more tickets not less. There is so much shitty
> driving going on out there that we need to fine as
> many drivers as the court system can stand.
>
> To all you light flashers out there I would like
> say FUCK YOU!
You probably agree with stop light cameras too, eh?
What is the purpose of speed enforcement....to slow people down, not generate revenue for the state. What difference does it make (if safety is the real concern) whether some one else alerts someone to a speed trap or if they fall into it?
Besides, it's not illegal.
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> Flashing lights to warn other drivers about speed
> enforcement is illegal and stupid. Our tax dollars
> are paying for these officers to protect our
> community and some of you assholes out there think
> that making it harder for a cop to give out
> tickets is a good thing. Our cops need to write
> more tickets not less. There is so much shitty
> driving going on out there that we need to fine as
> many drivers as the court system can stand.
>
> To all you light flashers out there I would like
> say FUCK YOU!
You probably agree with stop light cameras too, eh?
What is the purpose of speed enforcement....to slow people down, not generate revenue for the state. What difference does it make (if safety is the real concern) whether some one else alerts someone to a speed trap or if they fall into it?
Besides, it's not illegal.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
there's a good reason
()
Date: May 23, 2013 08:07AM
The police want people to avoid flashing lights at oncoming cars for their own good.
From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax County Police Department:
"If you are driving after dark and see an on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang member "initiation game" that goes like this:
The new gang member under initiation drives along with no headlights, and the first car to flash their headlights at him is now his "target". He is now required to turn around and chase that car, then shoot and kill every individual in the vehicle in order to complete his initiation requirements.
Motorists are also advised not to flash lights to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to the fact that gang members may mistake this action for a challenge.
FCPD will be passing along this advice about police checkpoints to community listservs this week."
From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax County Police Department:
"If you are driving after dark and see an on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang member "initiation game" that goes like this:
The new gang member under initiation drives along with no headlights, and the first car to flash their headlights at him is now his "target". He is now required to turn around and chase that car, then shoot and kill every individual in the vehicle in order to complete his initiation requirements.
Motorists are also advised not to flash lights to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to the fact that gang members may mistake this action for a challenge.
FCPD will be passing along this advice about police checkpoints to community listservs this week."
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
GetM@th
()
Date: May 23, 2013 08:15AM
there's a good reason Wrote:
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> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
How convenient...for them.
It's so widespread and dangerous, that the local news isn't covering it.
Oh, look...wonder of wonders....
http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/crime/a/lights_out.htm
http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp
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> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
How convenient...for them.
It's so widespread and dangerous, that the local news isn't covering it.
Oh, look...wonder of wonders....
http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/crime/a/lights_out.htm
http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
duhhhh
()
Date: May 23, 2013 08:35AM
i always flash my lights to warn people about cops/speed traps. unfortunately, there are so many of them my hi-beams just stay turned on all of the time.
a couple of other lost courtesies on the road:
flashing your lights once to let a passing semi know they have fully passed you and are free to get over if they want
flashing your lights once to give a car/semi the go ahead to merge into your lane
flashing your lights and/or taillights once to say "thank you" for a semi that does the same for you in return
a couple of other lost courtesies on the road:
flashing your lights once to let a passing semi know they have fully passed you and are free to get over if they want
flashing your lights once to give a car/semi the go ahead to merge into your lane
flashing your lights and/or taillights once to say "thank you" for a semi that does the same for you in return
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
not joe
()
Date: May 23, 2013 09:05AM
Joes Wrote:
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> I'm all for keeping our roads safe, but ticketing
> for non-wreckless driving (say, keeping up with
> traffic on the parkway) is just wrong. They are
> out there to make money, not to keep our roads
> safe.
Unlike you, I support wreckless driving. We have too many wrecks already.
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> I'm all for keeping our roads safe, but ticketing
> for non-wreckless driving (say, keeping up with
> traffic on the parkway) is just wrong. They are
> out there to make money, not to keep our roads
> safe.
Unlike you, I support wreckless driving. We have too many wrecks already.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Farmer Bob
()
Date: May 23, 2013 09:06AM
Female drivers or passengers should flash their tits instead - everybody will slow down for that.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Soccer Mom
()
Date: May 23, 2013 09:13AM
there's a good reason Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
Thank you very much!
I just sent this information around to everyone in my civic association email list.
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
Thank you very much!
I just sent this information around to everyone in my civic association email list.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
facepalm
()
Date: May 23, 2013 09:18AM
there's a good reason Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
Have you heard of Snopes? Find it, bookmark it, make it your friend. Then you can check it out before you make yourself look like an idiot with your gang-related folklore...
http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp
http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/pullover.asp
Truly, your friends will thank you when you stop sharing stupid myths.
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
Have you heard of Snopes? Find it, bookmark it, make it your friend. Then you can check it out before you make yourself look like an idiot with your gang-related folklore...
http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp
http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/pullover.asp
Truly, your friends will thank you when you stop sharing stupid myths.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
gangmember
()
Date: May 23, 2013 09:18AM
a gang challenge? please. you live in fairfax not east LA.
that has cheered me up though so thanks.
that has cheered me up though so thanks.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Puhlease
()
Date: May 23, 2013 09:45AM
I can't believe that idiots really still believe that lame-ass myth about flashing your lights being a gang challenge
On the other hand, considering the pampered, fearful, yuppie retards in this area, I can believe it.
On the other hand, considering the pampered, fearful, yuppie retards in this area, I can believe it.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
NOPE
()
Date: May 23, 2013 09:52AM
sNOPE'd: http://www.snopes.com/crime/gangs/lightsout.asp
there's a good reason Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
there's a good reason Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Will
()
Date: May 23, 2013 10:02AM
Flashing to warn of a speed trap is a public service. A civic duty, even. And not illegal. Regarding the story above about an officer 'taking a shot', the officer should have been punished for wasting the court's time.
Too bad there isn't a way to warn drivers behind you -- but brake lights are helpful; when you're on a highway and suddenly a bunch of cars up ahead brake for seemingly no reason, there's probably a cop hiding out so pay attention.
Too bad there isn't a way to warn drivers behind you -- but brake lights are helpful; when you're on a highway and suddenly a bunch of cars up ahead brake for seemingly no reason, there's probably a cop hiding out so pay attention.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
You lose OP
()
Date: May 23, 2013 11:06AM
I will keep flashing mine!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Jus'sayin
()
Date: May 23, 2013 11:13AM
Isn't a driver flashing their lights to warn of a speed trap actually serving the same purpose as the speed trap itself? If the purpose of the speed trap is to slow drivers down (yeah, yeah, I know - it's to make money) then doesn't warning drivers to slow down by flashing your lights accomplish the same thing?
toe jam driver Wrote:
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> Flashing lights to warn other drivers about speed
> enforcement is illegal and stupid. Our tax dollars
> are paying for these officers to protect our
> community and some of you assholes out there think
> that making it harder for a cop to give out
> tickets is a good thing. Our cops need to write
> more tickets not less. There is so much shitty
> driving going on out there that we need to fine as
> many drivers as the court system can stand.
>
> To all you light flashers out there I would like
> say FUCK YOU!
toe jam driver Wrote:
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> Flashing lights to warn other drivers about speed
> enforcement is illegal and stupid. Our tax dollars
> are paying for these officers to protect our
> community and some of you assholes out there think
> that making it harder for a cop to give out
> tickets is a good thing. Our cops need to write
> more tickets not less. There is so much shitty
> driving going on out there that we need to fine as
> many drivers as the court system can stand.
>
> To all you light flashers out there I would like
> say FUCK YOU!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
karatechop
()
Date: May 23, 2013 12:11PM
Sounds like another lazy cop is having trouble meeting his illegal quota again . . .
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
stephen
()
Date: May 23, 2013 12:50PM
The courts say, flashing lights is covered under free speech.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
katiesmith
()
Date: May 23, 2013 12:59PM
You nailed it. It's to make money. If we care about safety, we would just ban SUVs unless they could prove they had some reason for the giant gas guzzler (which 99 percent of them don't).
Jus'sayin Wrote:
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> Isn't a driver flashing their lights to warn of a
> speed trap actually serving the same purpose as
> the speed trap itself? If the purpose of the
> speed trap is to slow drivers down (yeah, yeah, I
> know - it's to make money) then doesn't warning
> drivers to slow down by flashing your lights
> accomplish the same thing?
>
> toe jam driver Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Flashing lights to warn other drivers about
> speed
> > enforcement is illegal and stupid. Our tax
> dollars
> > are paying for these officers to protect our
> > community and some of you assholes out there
> think
> > that making it harder for a cop to give out
> > tickets is a good thing. Our cops need to write
> > more tickets not less. There is so much shitty
> > driving going on out there that we need to fine
> as
> > many drivers as the court system can stand.
> >
> > To all you light flashers out there I would
> like
> > say FUCK YOU!
Jus'sayin Wrote:
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> Isn't a driver flashing their lights to warn of a
> speed trap actually serving the same purpose as
> the speed trap itself? If the purpose of the
> speed trap is to slow drivers down (yeah, yeah, I
> know - it's to make money) then doesn't warning
> drivers to slow down by flashing your lights
> accomplish the same thing?
>
> toe jam driver Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Flashing lights to warn other drivers about
> speed
> > enforcement is illegal and stupid. Our tax
> dollars
> > are paying for these officers to protect our
> > community and some of you assholes out there
> think
> > that making it harder for a cop to give out
> > tickets is a good thing. Our cops need to write
> > more tickets not less. There is so much shitty
> > driving going on out there that we need to fine
> as
> > many drivers as the court system can stand.
> >
> > To all you light flashers out there I would
> like
> > say FUCK YOU!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
not stephen
()
Date: May 23, 2013 01:00PM
"The courts say, flashing lights is covered under free speech."
What courts?
What courts?
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Judge Jennings
()
Date: May 23, 2013 01:19PM
not stephen Wrote:
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> "The courts say, flashing lights is covered under
> free speech."
>
> What courts?
The Court of Public Opinion. Look it up!
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> "The courts say, flashing lights is covered under
> free speech."
>
> What courts?
The Court of Public Opinion. Look it up!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
I hate Liberals!
()
Date: May 23, 2013 01:24PM
Traffic tickets? Fuck that!
Arrest more niggers!
Start deporting all the illegal immigrants!
Arrest more niggers!
Start deporting all the illegal immigrants!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
1995hoo
()
Date: May 23, 2013 01:32PM
not stephen Wrote:
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> "The courts say, flashing lights is covered under
> free speech."
>
> What courts?
I don't know if any court in Virginia has ever addressed it, but one in Florida has; I believe New Jersey has as well.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/flashing-headlights-warn-speed-trap-protected-amendment-judge-article-1.1083606
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> "The courts say, flashing lights is covered under
> free speech."
>
> What courts?
I don't know if any court in Virginia has ever addressed it, but one in Florida has; I believe New Jersey has as well.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/flashing-headlights-warn-speed-trap-protected-amendment-judge-article-1.1083606
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Atom
()
Date: May 23, 2013 01:38PM
Instead of flashing your brights. Turn your low beams off and on to warn other motorists.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
FD11
()
Date: May 23, 2013 01:44PM
toe jam driver Wrote:
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> Flashing lights to warn other drivers about speed
> enforcement is illegal and stupid. Our tax dollars
> are paying for these officers to protect our
> community and some of you assholes out there think
> that making it harder for a cop to give out
> tickets is a good thing. Our cops need to write
> more tickets not less. There is so much shitty
> driving going on out there that we need to fine as
> many drivers as the court system can stand.
>
> To all you light flashers out there I would like
> say FUCK YOU!
You are a moron who clearly does not understand what "shitty driving" really is. Most of the people who get caught are not bad drivers, most of the "shitty drivers" are the ones who DON'T get caught.
Let me ask you, do you always drive UNDER the speed limit???? DO YOU? I'm betting you don't so shut your mouth.
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> Flashing lights to warn other drivers about speed
> enforcement is illegal and stupid. Our tax dollars
> are paying for these officers to protect our
> community and some of you assholes out there think
> that making it harder for a cop to give out
> tickets is a good thing. Our cops need to write
> more tickets not less. There is so much shitty
> driving going on out there that we need to fine as
> many drivers as the court system can stand.
>
> To all you light flashers out there I would like
> say FUCK YOU!
You are a moron who clearly does not understand what "shitty driving" really is. Most of the people who get caught are not bad drivers, most of the "shitty drivers" are the ones who DON'T get caught.
Let me ask you, do you always drive UNDER the speed limit???? DO YOU? I'm betting you don't so shut your mouth.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Shizzlestick
()
Date: May 23, 2013 01:45PM
Most drivers in Northern Virginia can't even speak English. How will they know what those flashes mean?
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
FD11
()
Date: May 23, 2013 01:46PM
there's a good reason Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
Yeah, you're right...I shouldn't flash my headlights on GW Parkway because a car in incoming traffic on the OTHER SIDE OF THE FUCKING MEDIUM may think it's a gang sign to fight.
YOU ARE PATHETIC!
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
Yeah, you're right...I shouldn't flash my headlights on GW Parkway because a car in incoming traffic on the OTHER SIDE OF THE FUCKING MEDIUM may think it's a gang sign to fight.
YOU ARE PATHETIC!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
not a lawyer
()
Date: May 23, 2013 01:53PM
So then, outside of the states in which the courts have decided this behavior constitutes free speech, flashing headlights to warn of speed traps might still be illegal, right?
Also, do the laws in Virginia even specifically address flashing headlights for this purpose?
Also, do the laws in Virginia even specifically address flashing headlights for this purpose?
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Really Angry About This
()
Date: May 23, 2013 02:11PM
Oh great, you people want drivers to warn each other when police have speed enforcement or roadblocks ahead.
You all obviously prefer our roads to be filled with drunk and drugged drivers.
You all obviously prefer our roads to be filled with drunk and drugged drivers.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
more tickets more better
()
Date: May 23, 2013 02:41PM
Anyone who drives more that 5 over is either stupid or immature.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
TheNorthman
()
Date: May 23, 2013 02:46PM
I always flash lights to warn other drivers unless I see some punk mother fuckers doing 55 in a 25 through a residential area or past a school, park or mall. In that case I want to see that driver go down.
But 37 in a 25...I'll warn my fellow driver to slow down a bit.
But 37 in a 25...I'll warn my fellow driver to slow down a bit.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
I can't Drive 55
()
Date: May 23, 2013 03:32PM
Oh great, you people want drivers to warn each other when police have speed enforcement or roadblocks ahead.
You all obviously prefer our roads to be filled with drunk and drugged drivers.
Since it seems to put your panties in a twist, I do prefer our roads to be filled...filled!...with drunk and drugged drivers.
You all obviously prefer our roads to be filled with drunk and drugged drivers.
Since it seems to put your panties in a twist, I do prefer our roads to be filled...filled!...with drunk and drugged drivers.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
MrManager987
()
Date: May 23, 2013 04:53PM
duhhhh Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> i always flash my lights to warn people about
> cops/speed traps. unfortunately, there are so many
> of them my hi-beams just stay turned on all of the
> time.
>
>
> a couple of other lost courtesies on the road:
>
> flashing your lights once to let a passing semi
> know they have fully passed you and are free to
> get over if they want
>
> flashing your lights once to give a car/semi the
> go ahead to merge into your lane
>
> flashing your lights and/or taillights once to say
> "thank you" for a semi that does the same for you
> in return
I also flash my lights to warn of speed traps but didn't know the semi courtesy. Good tips!
-------------------------------------------------------
> i always flash my lights to warn people about
> cops/speed traps. unfortunately, there are so many
> of them my hi-beams just stay turned on all of the
> time.
>
>
> a couple of other lost courtesies on the road:
>
> flashing your lights once to let a passing semi
> know they have fully passed you and are free to
> get over if they want
>
> flashing your lights once to give a car/semi the
> go ahead to merge into your lane
>
> flashing your lights and/or taillights once to say
> "thank you" for a semi that does the same for you
> in return
I also flash my lights to warn of speed traps but didn't know the semi courtesy. Good tips!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Priapus
()
Date: May 23, 2013 05:21PM
Sometimes I flash my lights just to fuck with people.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Liberal Logic 60
()
Date: May 23, 2013 05:28PM
katiesmith Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> You nailed it. It's to make money. If we care
> about safety, we would just ban SUVs unless they
> could prove they had some reason for the giant gas
> guzzler (which 99 percent of them don't).
So your actually arguing to ban the safest cars on the road for safety?
-------------------------------------------------------
> You nailed it. It's to make money. If we care
> about safety, we would just ban SUVs unless they
> could prove they had some reason for the giant gas
> guzzler (which 99 percent of them don't).
So your actually arguing to ban the safest cars on the road for safety?
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
mind fuuck
()
Date: May 23, 2013 07:59PM
Priapus Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Sometimes I flash my lights just to fuck with
> people.
Me too! I even installed one of these to really screw with people.
Attachments:
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> Sometimes I flash my lights just to fuck with
> people.
Me too! I even installed one of these to really screw with people.
Attachments:
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
chop66
()
Date: May 30, 2013 06:50AM
My Neighborhood has a hill as you leave it to get on the main road. The speed limit is 25. By the time you start down the hill, unless you are riding the brake pretty heavily you will ALWAYS be doing at least 30 to 35. There is nothing at the bottom of the hill other than the intersection to get on the main road. Guess where the cops like to set up shop? Did I mention that there is an elementary school just 1/2 mile before you get to the hill. Do you think the cops setup there - NO. This is simply a way for them to make money.
Have lots of respect for law enforcement, and I know times are tough for all government agencies. BUT I don't go for speed traps making up the shortfall.
Have lots of respect for law enforcement, and I know times are tough for all government agencies. BUT I don't go for speed traps making up the shortfall.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Long Timer
()
Date: May 30, 2013 09:55AM
If they were really serious about getting people to slow down then the penalties would not be monetary, but jail time. It's just a shake down. Look at how much DC brings in with just their cameras.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
_Eyedea_
()
Date: May 30, 2013 09:59AM
there's a good reason Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
tell me this isn't a serious post, what is this, 1985?
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
tell me this isn't a serious post, what is this, 1985?
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
GetM@th
()
Date: May 30, 2013 10:15AM
Long Timer Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> If they were really serious about getting people
> to slow down then the penalties would not be
> monetary, but jail time. It's just a shake down.
> Look at how much DC brings in with just their
> cameras.
If they were REALLY serious, they would do what they do in a Scandinavian country (the name escapes me). They issue you a ticket based on a fixed percentage of your income.
That way, rich people who spend more daily lunch than the amount of a normal ticket, actually pay attention and slow down. Everyone is punished proportionally to their income, so it affects rich and poor alike.
-------------------------------------------------------
> If they were really serious about getting people
> to slow down then the penalties would not be
> monetary, but jail time. It's just a shake down.
> Look at how much DC brings in with just their
> cameras.
If they were REALLY serious, they would do what they do in a Scandinavian country (the name escapes me). They issue you a ticket based on a fixed percentage of your income.
That way, rich people who spend more daily lunch than the amount of a normal ticket, actually pay attention and slow down. Everyone is punished proportionally to their income, so it affects rich and poor alike.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Researching Researcher
()
Date: May 30, 2013 11:01AM
Jus'sayin Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Isn't a driver flashing their lights to warn of a
> speed trap actually serving the same purpose as
> the speed trap itself?
+1
The goal, police claim, is to get people to slow down, not to raise revenue via ticket fines.
When you warn someone, you are achieving that goal.
Therefore police should be encouraging this practice, not discouraging it.
There is a detailed and interesting (although possibly out of date) discussion of the issue here:
http://www.fairfaxunderground.com/forum/read/2/114333/page-2.html
It appears that everyone who challenged a ticket they received for a flashing-light-warning had the ticket dismissed.
Interestingly, the police asked the guy who started the old thread to stop posting about it on Fairfax Underground, probably so that Fairfax drivers would remain ignorant that (1) it's legal to flash your headlights to warn others of a speed trap, and (2) it's illegal to ticket drivers who do this.
-------------------------------------------------------
> Isn't a driver flashing their lights to warn of a
> speed trap actually serving the same purpose as
> the speed trap itself?
+1
The goal, police claim, is to get people to slow down, not to raise revenue via ticket fines.
When you warn someone, you are achieving that goal.
Therefore police should be encouraging this practice, not discouraging it.
There is a detailed and interesting (although possibly out of date) discussion of the issue here:
http://www.fairfaxunderground.com/forum/read/2/114333/page-2.html
It appears that everyone who challenged a ticket they received for a flashing-light-warning had the ticket dismissed.
Interestingly, the police asked the guy who started the old thread to stop posting about it on Fairfax Underground, probably so that Fairfax drivers would remain ignorant that (1) it's legal to flash your headlights to warn others of a speed trap, and (2) it's illegal to ticket drivers who do this.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
every penny they can get
()
Date: May 30, 2013 11:11AM
They want to ticket you to pay for all of Bulova and Dale's crap. Props to the light flashers. Let the county learn to handle money properly.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
South Jersey
()
Date: May 30, 2013 11:30AM
It is proper etiquette to the other drivers to warn of a speed trap. I do this every occasion there is a speed trap. Anyone who does not believe in doing this should learn that it makes the community better. One quick flash can save someone over $100!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
GetM@th
()
Date: May 30, 2013 11:33AM
South Jersey Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> It is proper etiquette to the other drivers to
> warn of a speed trap. I do this every occasion
> there is a speed trap. Anyone who does not believe
> in doing this should learn that it makes the
> community better. One quick flash can save someone
> over $100!
More importantly, it pisses the pigs off! Fight tha power!!
-------------------------------------------------------
> It is proper etiquette to the other drivers to
> warn of a speed trap. I do this every occasion
> there is a speed trap. Anyone who does not believe
> in doing this should learn that it makes the
> community better. One quick flash can save someone
> over $100!
More importantly, it pisses the pigs off! Fight tha power!!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
South Jersey
()
Date: May 30, 2013 11:43AM
Of course! Right on!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Former F-4 Jock
()
Date: May 30, 2013 11:50AM
_Eyedea_ Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> there's a good reason Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > The police want people to avoid flashing lights
> at
> > oncoming cars for their own good.
> >
> > From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the
> Fairfax
> > County Police Department:
> >
> > "If you are driving after dark and see an
> > on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT
> FLASH
> > YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods
> gang
> > member "initiation game" that goes like this:
> >
> > The new gang member under initiation drives
> along
> > with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> > their headlights at him is now his "target". He
> is
> > now required to turn around and chase that car,
> > then shoot and kill every individual in the
> > vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> > requirements.
> >
> > Motorists are also advised not to flash
> lights
> > to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due
> to
> > the fact that gang members may mistake this
> action
> > for a challenge.
> >
> > FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> > police checkpoints to community listservs this
> > week."
>
> tell me this isn't a serious post, what is this,
> 1985?
It's totally serious. Our community listserv featured this county bulletin a couple of weeks ago.
-------------------------------------------------------
> there's a good reason Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > The police want people to avoid flashing lights
> at
> > oncoming cars for their own good.
> >
> > From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the
> Fairfax
> > County Police Department:
> >
> > "If you are driving after dark and see an
> > on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT
> FLASH
> > YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods
> gang
> > member "initiation game" that goes like this:
> >
> > The new gang member under initiation drives
> along
> > with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> > their headlights at him is now his "target". He
> is
> > now required to turn around and chase that car,
> > then shoot and kill every individual in the
> > vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> > requirements.
> >
> > Motorists are also advised not to flash
> lights
> > to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due
> to
> > the fact that gang members may mistake this
> action
> > for a challenge.
> >
> > FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> > police checkpoints to community listservs this
> > week."
>
> tell me this isn't a serious post, what is this,
> 1985?
It's totally serious. Our community listserv featured this county bulletin a couple of weeks ago.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
CrippinAintEasy
()
Date: May 30, 2013 11:58AM
How is our initiation supposed to be secret when you list servin it?
Shut up or Ima C-walk down your road, strappin and cappin.
Shut up or Ima C-walk down your road, strappin and cappin.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Trapster
()
Date: May 30, 2013 12:18PM
Another officer who is frustrated that he can't get speeders in his trap because everybody in Fairfax county is warning other drivers by flashing their lights.
www.trapster.com/
Alot of people I know now use Trapster which is a perfectly legal speed trap and checkpoint sharing software for cellphones. It can also warn you when are getting in frequent speed trap areas.
You can also checkout some GPS's that will give "Speed alert zone" warning.
www.trapster.com/
Alot of people I know now use Trapster which is a perfectly legal speed trap and checkpoint sharing software for cellphones. It can also warn you when are getting in frequent speed trap areas.
You can also checkout some GPS's that will give "Speed alert zone" warning.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Trapster
()
Date: May 30, 2013 12:24PM
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Trapster
()
Date: May 30, 2013 12:29PM
Detailed
Attachments:
Attachments:
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
@ Trapster
()
Date: May 30, 2013 12:40PM
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
really>>>>>???
()
Date: May 30, 2013 01:20PM
Why is this problem?
Nothing bad happen yet complain you?
Nothing bad happen yet complain you?
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
The Shadow
()
Date: May 30, 2013 01:24PM
really>>>>>??? Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Why is this problem?
> Nothing bad happen yet complain you?
If one of these gang-bangers pops a cap on your ass, something bad happen.
-------------------------------------------------------
> Why is this problem?
> Nothing bad happen yet complain you?
If one of these gang-bangers pops a cap on your ass, something bad happen.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Alexander Smith
()
Date: May 31, 2013 01:11PM
My house is very close to a road where asshole motorcycle cops and undercover units hide between the parked cars and sidewalks to attempt to ticket anyone passing, who happens to be slightly speeding, etc., kind of like a bridge troll.
I feel it as my duty to warn all traffic of the upcoming pigs by flashing by lights, and everyone waves back to me. Hell, a lot of the people driving past that I warn are my neighbors or someone else I recognize, and it saves them from a ticket.
I feel it as my duty to warn all traffic of the upcoming pigs by flashing by lights, and everyone waves back to me. Hell, a lot of the people driving past that I warn are my neighbors or someone else I recognize, and it saves them from a ticket.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
unreal
()
Date: June 02, 2013 10:41AM
I love how people are mad at the ''pigs''...but when there is a fatal accident like the one on dranesville road a couple years back, everyone wines that the ''pigs'' dont do speed enforcement in that area. I bet if the previous poster's daughter was hit by a speeding car while on her bike in his neighborhood he would be singing a different tune.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Spelling Speed Trap
()
Date: June 02, 2013 11:53AM
I "wine" all the time!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
So sorry I voted for Obama
()
Date: June 02, 2013 11:57AM
Speed kills.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
fuck em
()
Date: June 02, 2013 01:44PM
Cop with radar gun out on Pleasant Valley Rd between Centreville and Chantilly about an hour ago
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Alexander Smith
()
Date: June 02, 2013 05:52PM
fuck em Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Cop with radar gun out on Pleasant Valley Rd
> between Centreville and Chantilly about an hour
> ago
+1 for the tip!
Would give one in return, but I didn't have to go out on the main roads this Sunday.
-------------------------------------------------------
> Cop with radar gun out on Pleasant Valley Rd
> between Centreville and Chantilly about an hour
> ago
+1 for the tip!
Would give one in return, but I didn't have to go out on the main roads this Sunday.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
So sorry I voted for Obama
()
Date: June 02, 2013 07:21PM
Don't you hate speed traps on a Sunday? Geez Louise
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
bill brasky
()
Date: October 18, 2013 01:42PM
are you really that ignorant?
"bloods gang initiation,"
what a hoot.
that is a crock of shite. if your fairfax county extortionist thugs weren't so busy writing tickets to stuff their coffers they might be available to curb the rampant gang murders that have paralyzed fairfax county. please remove your head from your arsehole. when was the last time a car full of innocent passersby was brutally slaughtered? please cite one example from anywhere in the country. it has never happened. that is why the real organized crime "enforcers" (cops) have time and leisure to hide in bushes and "trap" average taxpaying commuters.
"bloods gang initiation,"
what a hoot.
that is a crock of shite. if your fairfax county extortionist thugs weren't so busy writing tickets to stuff their coffers they might be available to curb the rampant gang murders that have paralyzed fairfax county. please remove your head from your arsehole. when was the last time a car full of innocent passersby was brutally slaughtered? please cite one example from anywhere in the country. it has never happened. that is why the real organized crime "enforcers" (cops) have time and leisure to hide in bushes and "trap" average taxpaying commuters.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
facepalm
()
Date: October 18, 2013 05:03PM
there's a good reason Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
You dumbazz. Urban legend. You probably have given your bank account number to a Nigerian Prince, passed on the email about the "abandoned" baby in the middle of the highway that lures a sympathetic driver to their certain death and also believe that Obama is requiring that all American's get a microchip implanted as part of Obamacare.
-------------------------------------------------------
> The police want people to avoid flashing lights at
> oncoming cars for their own good.
>
> From the latest Weekly Bulletin from the Fairfax
> County Police Department:
>
> "If you are driving after dark and see an
> on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH
> YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM! This is a common Bloods gang
> member "initiation game" that goes like this:
>
> The new gang member under initiation drives along
> with no headlights, and the first car to flash
> their headlights at him is now his "target". He is
> now required to turn around and chase that car,
> then shoot and kill every individual in the
> vehicle in order to complete his initiation
> requirements.
>
> Motorists are also advised not to flash lights
> to warn other drivers of police checkpoints due to
> the fact that gang members may mistake this action
> for a challenge.
>
> FCPD will be passing along this advice about
> police checkpoints to community listservs this
> week."
You dumbazz. Urban legend. You probably have given your bank account number to a Nigerian Prince, passed on the email about the "abandoned" baby in the middle of the highway that lures a sympathetic driver to their certain death and also believe that Obama is requiring that all American's get a microchip implanted as part of Obamacare.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Jess1
()
Date: October 18, 2013 05:46PM
Would've been more believable to say "MS 13"...
Heh.
Heh.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
KrazJ954
()
Date: October 21, 2013 07:07AM
Jam Driver has a set of peter cheeks I think and has had a large penis jam driven right up his ass noumerous times. That is all!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Jimmy
()
Date: October 21, 2013 04:55PM
toe jam driver Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Flashing lights to warn other drivers about speed
> enforcement is illegal and stupid. Our tax dollars
> are paying for these officers to protect our
> community and some of you assholes out there think
> that making it harder for a cop to give out
> tickets is a good thing. Our cops need to write
> more tickets not less. There is so much shitty
> driving going on out there that we need to fine as
> many drivers as the court system can stand.
>
> To all you light flashers out there I would like
> say FUCK YOU!
Wow further proof that pigs use FFXU, now where am i going to get my weed
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> Flashing lights to warn other drivers about speed
> enforcement is illegal and stupid. Our tax dollars
> are paying for these officers to protect our
> community and some of you assholes out there think
> that making it harder for a cop to give out
> tickets is a good thing. Our cops need to write
> more tickets not less. There is so much shitty
> driving going on out there that we need to fine as
> many drivers as the court system can stand.
>
> To all you light flashers out there I would like
> say FUCK YOU!
Wow further proof that pigs use FFXU, now where am i going to get my weed
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Deflector Beanie
()
Date: October 22, 2013 08:13AM
I flash my lights at all the idiots who forget to turn on their headlights when it is raining or, uh, NIGHTTIME?!. I'm gonna break my high beam switch one of these days...
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Ed Techie
()
Date: October 22, 2013 09:30AM
trapster.com, Nough said. Also works for DUI checkpoints.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Timothy Whisenhunt
()
Date: October 22, 2016 12:29AM
I did research on this and it's actually protected by the first amement so toe jam many many more tickets for your ass I hope
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Alexander Smith
()
Date: October 22, 2016 01:22AM
Timothy Whisenhunt Wrote:
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> I did research on this and it's actually protected
> by the first amement so toe jam many many more
> tickets for your ass I hope
+1
Of course it's protected speech. I'm not going to name names, but certain crooked, idiotic politicians would just LOVE to make changes to the amendment.
Obviously I can't go into details but I came up with an electronic system that prevents pigs from getting an accurate speed reading and it affects some of their other electronics.
It's your hard-earned money, folks. Don't let the government rob you blind!
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> I did research on this and it's actually protected
> by the first amement so toe jam many many more
> tickets for your ass I hope
+1
Of course it's protected speech. I'm not going to name names, but certain crooked, idiotic politicians would just LOVE to make changes to the amendment.
Obviously I can't go into details but I came up with an electronic system that prevents pigs from getting an accurate speed reading and it affects some of their other electronics.
It's your hard-earned money, folks. Don't let the government rob you blind!
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
IF patrol
()
Date: October 22, 2016 08:35AM
Timothy Whisenhunt Wrote:
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> I did research on this and it's actually protected
> by the first amendment so toe jam many many more
> tickets for your ass I hope
You are trying to respond to a post that's over 3 years old. You are an ignorant fuck.
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> I did research on this and it's actually protected
> by the first amendment so toe jam many many more
> tickets for your ass I hope
You are trying to respond to a post that's over 3 years old. You are an ignorant fuck.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
Afraid of gangs
()
Date: October 22, 2016 05:39PM
I don't want to anger any gang members and have them follow me home to shoot me or my family.
I tell my wife and children never to flash their headlights if the see a cop, checkpoint or a speed trap on the road. The gang members may be nearby just waiting for someone to do it.
Just slow down and don't drink and drive and you'll be okay.
I tell my wife and children never to flash their headlights if the see a cop, checkpoint or a speed trap on the road. The gang members may be nearby just waiting for someone to do it.
Just slow down and don't drink and drive and you'll be okay.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
VcGbn
()
Date: October 22, 2016 05:40PM
www.waze.com
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
phelpsmarc
()
Date: October 22, 2016 05:54PM
I've been saved by this a few times.
Kudos to anyone who does it.
Kudos to anyone who does it.
Re: People who flash headlights to warn of a speed trap.
Posted by:
and Ren said it with authority
()
Date: October 22, 2016 06:03PM
Back in the day I was flashing my lights and another cop saw me, he went to flip a bitch to come after me but I saw him and dodged into Fair Lakes Mall parking lot and he never found me.