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Turn yalls flashers on in the rain

Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:02 am
Posted by Crawdaddy
Slidell. The jewel of Louisiana
Member since Sep 2006
18428 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:02 am
Louisiana state trooper Brian Lee on wwl just said it is not illegal to have them on in heavy rain while driving. He also said if you feel the need to have them on, do so, but find a safe place to pull over.


Just stirring the pot
Posted by jbgleason
Bailed out of BTR to God's Country
Member since Mar 2012
18944 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:03 am to
Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
Posted by Steadyhands
Slightly above I-10
Member since May 2016
6838 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:04 am to
If you're pulled over on the side of the highway....rain or shine....you should have your flashers on. So you're not actually stirring the pot. The state trooper gave good advice.
Posted by facher08
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
4451 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:06 am to
We don't hate flashers. We hate flashers while driving.
Posted by TitleistProV1X
Member since Nov 2015
3518 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:09 am to
Yea the key is you have to pull over. You don't just keep driving with your flashers on. If it's an emergency and you can't see then get off the freakin road.
Posted by BeerMoney
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
8421 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:11 am to
Got to pull over though. frick people who ride with their flashers on in the rain just because their pussy hurts.
Posted by SamuelClemens
Earth
Member since Feb 2015
11727 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:15 am to
Yeah, if you need them on, then find a place to pull over
Posted by member12
Bob's Country Bunker
Member since May 2008
32127 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:16 am to
The only time I ever put hazard flashers on in the rain, it was coming down so hard I couldn't even see the shoulder. Or the hood of my own car for that matter. I had to stop where I was.

It's unnecessary in every other instance.
Posted by drexyl
Mingovia
Member since Sep 2005
23079 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:20 am to
PSA:
TURNING - in this case ONE light will blink indicating the direction the driver intends to turn. Since it is impossible for the car to split in half and turn both right and left at the same time please do not confuse hazard signals with simultaneous turning. which again is impossible.

BRAKING - in this case both light will be on, however they won't blink. they will be on for an extended period of time encompassing several seconds. It is possible though extremely unlikely that the driver in front of you will be engaging his brake pedal in a rhythmic fashion to exactly mimic the appearance of hazard lights.

BRIGHTNESS OF HAZARD LIGHTS - much like brake lights and turn signals (see description of these items above and how they are separate and apart from hazard lights - THESE ARE VERY DIFFERENT THINGS PEOPLE!) hazard lights will give of a certain amount of illumination. They are after all "lights". However they do not give off enough illumination to really assist in your ability to see the road. That is not why they are engaged. Do not be confused by this. Visibility on the road is vital as in I need to see you and you need to see me, it is a "two way street" in other words. Being able to see things is an important aspect of avoiding running into them. Therefore during a low visibility setting some low level illumination can be engaged to help others see you.

FLASHING AND/OR BLINKING LIGHTS (Generally speaking) - Also try not to be so distracted by flashing and/or blinking lights. if you do happen to encounter brake lights, turn signals or hazard lights while driving please do not become so enthralled by them that you lose focus of the road. this is not las vegas and the lights are meant to be informative, not decorative. Take note of them, process their meaning as explained above (QUICKLY!) and return your attention to the road. In the case of blinking lights please do not continue to take note of every blink, simply note that they are blinking and trust they will continue blinking until the driver disengages the hazard or turn signal.

IT'S LEGAL!! - "La RS 32:327 C. Flashing lights are prohibited except on authorized emergency vehicles, school buses, or on any vehicle as a means of indicating a right or left turn, or the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking or passing.
" Therefore if you are operating a vehicle in a low visibility setting (i.e. hazardous) then you are allowed under the law to turn on your hazards so other drivers know to exercise unusual care in approaching, overtaking or passing.
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
66020 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:23 am to
A flasher turned on in the rain:

Posted by djangochained
Gardere
Member since Jul 2013
19054 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:31 am to
Duck no
Posted by GregMaddux
LSU Fan
Member since Jun 2011
18221 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:32 am to
quote:

yalls


What is this Yankee shite
Posted by Dicky
Member since Jun 2017
516 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:36 am to
I always thought that people used the blinking emergency lights when it is raining so hard that the normal running lights are no longer visible, which happens often in my experience. I've never done this before--but if this is the reason why, then I definitely understand people who do.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
21976 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:36 am to
It might not be illegal buts its aggravating as shite. frick him.
Posted by jeff5891
Member since Aug 2011
15761 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 7:45 am to
Meh. I can see flashers better in the heavy rain. I don't mind when others do it
Posted by double d
Amarillo by morning
Member since Jun 2004
16473 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 8:01 am to
You left out the most important thing he said "it's the law to turn on your lights in the rain." Daytime running lights don't turn the tail lights on so you need to put on your lights. The lights help others see you and help reduce accidents.
Posted by stniaSxuaeG
Member since Apr 2014
1582 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 8:06 am to
Also, if you have to use your virtue signal, find a safe space to pull over.
Posted by Sidicous
Middle of Nowhere
Member since Aug 2015
17315 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 8:17 am to
I'm gonna wait for the spinoff thread before answering:
"Do only weak men tell their wife/gf to turn on the flashers while driving in the rain?"
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61608 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 8:32 am to
Why does this make people so upset? They are basically holding up a sign saying "I'm driving slow, please pass me." If they aren't comfortable driving normal speed in a heavy rain then just pass them and get away from them ASAP.

It's no different than an elderly person driving 20 MPH on a surface street, you can get mad or just accept that if they drove normally they might be the accident that makes you late instead of some obstacle you passed with no trouble.
Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
68480 posts
Posted on 7/17/17 at 8:35 am to
Turning hazard lights on during the rain when it's relatively dark outside is bad for the eyes of the driver behind you. Bright lights flashed at you isn't helpful. Plus on some cars it makes it less noticeable when they are actually braking.

Brian Lee should be fired.
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