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John1956PA

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5. For some time, I have been hoping that this precedent would be established.

Reply to ashling (Original post)

Wed Feb 5, 2014, 09:27 PM

Feb 2014

I hope that it becomes adopted by all jurisdictions. To me, is seems heavy handed for the police to prosecute a driver in such a situation with a charge like "interference with police authority."

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Flashing Headlights To Warn Other Drivers Of Speed Traps Is Protected By First Amendment, Federal Ju [View all] ashling Feb 2014 OP

oh goodie, i love doing that and then i heard someone got in trouble for that. thanks. nt seabeyond Feb 2014 #1

I consider it my civic duty lapislzi Feb 2014 #2

Is there a written opinion yet? Gothmog Feb 2014 #3

I have been pulled over for this dreamnightwind Feb 2014 #4

Probably more GP6971 Feb 2014 #7

On Route 17 east of Binghamton they used to have a speed trap, then a "flash trap" alcibiades_mystery Feb 2014 #12

For some time, I have been hoping that this precedent would be established. John1956PA Feb 2014 #5

I thought it already had. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2014 #9

Police should be happy because it makes speeders slow down. yellowcanine Feb 2014 #6

umm the goal is generate income writing tickets. safety is secondary so don't get in their way nt msongs Feb 2014 #10

Operative word being "should." Just sayin' yellowcanine Feb 2014 #16

Where I live, I'd rather the drivers learn to slow down the hard way. Brickbat Feb 2014 #8

So if a Federal Judge says it is protected speech then it is legal in all 50 states, correct? indie9197 Feb 2014 #11

No ashling Feb 2014 #15

reminds me of the people that have been fined for putting coins in other people's meters Vattel Feb 2014 #13

Oh good grief. Quantess Feb 2014 #14