[AnonChick]

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

I read an article where this very statute was questioned because of the word "are" as opposed to "is." "Flashing lights are prohibited on vehicles..." Since it says "are" the verb agreement is with the noun "flashing lights" (object or thing) as opposed to flashing lights "is" which would be an agreement with the personal action of flashing lights.

That was very sexy.

"Flashing is prohibited" vs. "Lights are prohibited" -

So, since it's the lights that are prohibited, then the word "flashing" is an adjective describing the lights. It is not a verb enacted by the user.

And so:

"Engaging in the activity of flashing your car's lights" is not prohibited.
However:
"Lights that are designed to flash" are.

Way sexy.

[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by AnonChick

That was very sexy.

"Flashing is prohibited" vs. "Lights are prohibited" -

So, since it's the lights that are prohibited, then the word "flashing" is an adjective describing the lights. It is not a verb enacted by the user.

And so:

"Engaging in the activity of flashing your car's lights" is not prohibited.
However:
"Lights that are designed to flash" are.

Way sexy.

Sorta like a man in uniform...way sexy...

[AnonChick]

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

Sorta like a man in uniform...way sexy...

Maybe next time I'm there for a visit I'll have to find out where the nearest speed trap is, and give my Edsel the gas - ya think I'll get my very own man in uniform then, huh huh huh????

[Sparky-30]

Did you know Geico gave 20 million to various police agencies to purchase radar and laser guns.
Insurance companies spend 16 million dollars a year researching driving records.
Why....not to help you, but to raise your premiums which turns out to be big $$ for them, so watch out for that nasty little gecko, insurance companies are always good to count on for a scam.

[Rob Stevens]

I've heard of court cases about the legality of flashing one's headlights but I don't recall the outcome. Seems like it should be legal though. But, come on folks, you won't get a ticket unless you are speeding - maybe not even then. If you speed and get a ticket just consider it a cost of doing business. Then slow down. In another thread someone reminded us that speeding saves you little time on a short jaunt. And yes, I drive too fast.

[Pturner]

I remember back when:

• It was common for motorists to flash their lights to warn oncoming motorists of police ticketing drivers.
• During long-distance trips on the interstates, motorists would take turns being the lead car in the left lane (i.e., risk being the one ticketed).
• Tractor-trailer truck drivers almost always flashed their lights to let you know when you could safely re-enter their lane if you passed them, since they need more room than cars do to stop.

Does that make me old?

[Pturner]

... If a cop is cute, I'll watch him.

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by Sparky-30

Did you know Geico gave 20 million to various police agencies to purchase radar and laser guns.
Insurance companies spend 16 million dollars a year researching driving records.
Why....not to help you, but to raise your premiums which turns out to be big $$ for them, so watch out for that nasty little gecko, insurance companies are always good to count on for a scam.

It could also be to keep jerks from speeding and having accidents (and driving everybody's premiums up).
It's great that they gave 20 million. That's less the taxpayers have to pay.
People caught speeding have their premiums raised... oh that's so sad!

[tony]

Here's an opportunity if you want to slow speeders down.

Form a group. Call it The Flashers. This group would flash their lights at everybody the meet in oncoming traffic.

If this group grew large enough, then the speeders would slow down, or they would ignore the flashing lights and get caught. They would never know for sure if a radar unit lay in wait behind the next tree.

[getdul981]

Just a quick post about speeders. The other night we were leaving Spanish Springs and I was doing the speed limit of 10 mph. There was a car behind me that was almost pushing us. He even went so far as to blow the horn. I kept on doing 10 mph. I love to p!$$ people off legally.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by getdul981

Just a quick post about speeders. The other night we were leaving Spanish Springs and I was doing the speed limit of 10 mph. There was a car behind me that was almost pushing us. He even went so far as to blow the horn. I kept on doing 10 mph. I love to p!$$ people off legally.

Go Greg!!!

Bill

[Pturner]

I'm fine with police ticketing speeders and stop sign runners.
I fine with neighbors warning neighbors about the patrolling.
I fine with neighbors not warning neighbors about the patrolling.

Have a nice day.

[chuckster]

Well, that's......uh.......just fine.

[The Great Fumar]

Originally Posted by Pturner

I remember back when:

• It was common for motorists to flash their lights to warn oncoming motorists of police ticketing drivers.
• During long-distance trips on the interstates, motorists would take turns being the lead car in the left lane (i.e., risk being the one ticketed).
• Tractor-trailer truck drivers almost always flashed their lights to let you know when you could safely re-enter their lane if you passed them, since they need more room than cars do to stop.

Does that make me old?

WOW !!! WHAT A MEMORY.............

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Pturner

I remember back when:

[.[*]During long-distance trips on the interstates, motorists would take turns being the lead car in the left lane (i.e., risk being the one ticketed).
[/LIST]Does that make me old?

That is not old.
We have drivers right here in TV that make a turn off 466 on to Buena Vista south and drive in the left lane...................all the way to Old Mill Run, because they will make a left turn there. And, the speed traveled all the way is between 15 and 20 mph. Needless to say this causes many drivers to pass on the right, blowing of horns, etc.