Friend told me a story about driving home on south shore Long Island in a heavy fog. He couldn't see a thing so he was following the tail lights of the guy in front of him. Followed him right into his driveway. Would flashers have made a difference?
Friend told me a story about driving home on south shore Long Island in a heavy fog. He couldn't see a thing so he was following the tail lights of the guy in front of him. Followed him right into his driveway. Would flashers have made a difference?
I use my flashers when pulled over on the side of the road, or when visibility causes me to go 15mph+ less than the posted speed limit on a highway.
Only legal in Florida. If you’re on a road with a speed limit is 55 miles an hour or more. also, if you have one of those plastic license plate covers over your whole rear plate, you’re looking to get a ticket in Collier County for $185 and three points on your license.
Hard yes
What is your reason for doing it?Originally Posted by Snuffy671
Cuz it's AMERICA and I can!!!
Some states it’s illegal. It confuses some people to think you are stopped or going slower than you actually are. Both those situations can cause problems for other people.
See the 3 minute mark.
I only use my flashers if I have to pull over to the side of the road. I guess it wouldn't hurt if I get in a downpour where visibility is near zero but never think to do it.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO that's optioned to fit my wants and pulled by a little Ram.
Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. Just smile and walk away.
The only time I’ve used my flashers recently was coming back from Broken Bow Lake, Oklahoma pulling my boat in April. Was pea soup fog over Winding Stair Mountain and traffic was moving at 20 mph or less. The delivery truck in front of me turned his on. I could see it better than before so I turned mine on as well. Last thing I wanted was someone coming up behind me at a faster speed. There is a time and place for flashers and some people do use them excessively.
Aaron Campbell
Barling, AR
2007 Bass Cat Sabre
2011 Merc 175 Pro XS
Usually accompanied by someone driving 20 mph on the highway. Good way to get rear ended, and the flashers aren't gonna help. Get off the highway if you can't keep up with traffic.
If raining, snowing really hard or heavy fog then yes. What pisses me off are the ones that do it and then want to run 15-20 mph in the left or left two lanes. GTF over if you are going to run that slow!
Flashers are for driving when the road is not at all visible, so hardly ever. Also, people around here in Indianapolis drive around with 3 wheels on the car and plastic bag windows. So no need for a new traffic law people dont even follow the current ones.
Only if you are over 65 years old.
I see it almost 100 to 1…a young girl, or man bun having idiot. Almost always a Nissan or Volkswagen.
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