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Headlight flashing prosecution prompts lawsuit [View all]
Headlight flashing prosecution prompts lawsuit
Michael Eli cited for using headlights to warn drivers of speed trap
Published 7:32 AM CDT Apr 18, 2013
ST. LOUIS —A new lawsuit accuses police in the St. Louis County town of Ellisville of violating the rights of drivers by prosecuting those who flash headlights to warn other drivers of police presence and speed traps.
The American Civil Liberties Union said the lawsuit was filed Tuesday on behalf of Michael Elli.
In November, Elli flashed his headlights at oncoming traffic and was pulled over by an Ellisville officer. Elli was cited for flashing lights to warn of radar ahead. The charge was eventually dismissed.
The ACLU said the prosecution violates the driver's First Amendment right to free speech.
http://www.kmbc.com/news/kansas-city/Headlight-flashing-prosecution-prompts-lawsuit/-/11664182/19797932/-/87nk8m/-/index.html
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