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re: Why do people use their emergency flashers when it’s raining?
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:13 pm to The Quiet One
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:13 pm to The Quiet One
Turning on your fricking lights and getting out of the left lane is the best thing to do. I don’t understand why people REFUSE to turn on their headlights but will ride with their emergency flashers on.
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Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:13 pm to abitabrewed4LSU
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This is a pet peeve of mine. If the rain is too scary for you to drive in, pull over and then put your blinkers on.
This. It drives me nuts when people do this. Just turn your damn lights on and drive and if you are scared, pull over!
It is SO distracting, you are aware that people can see you, right? They never know if you are braking, changing lanes or just being a jackass!
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:13 pm to Walt OReilly
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Why do people use their emergency flashers when it’s raining?
So that the normal drivers slam on their breaks thinking a stalled out car is at a full stop ahead of them because that's the only time to use them... when stopped as a hazard warning. Headlights and taillights are what you are supposed to use during rain. If you have your hazard lights on, you better be pulled over and stopped.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:13 pm to LSUballs
You ever been in a real monsoon?
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:13 pm to Walt OReilly
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LA Rev Stat § 32:327
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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.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:13 pm to Walt OReilly
It isn't illegal and that is one of the reasons we have them. It allows you to see cars when vision is limited like in thunderstorms or blizzards.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:18 pm to sabanisarustedspoke
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It isn't illegal and that is one of the reasons we have them. It allows you to see cars when vision is limited like in thunderstorms or blizzards.
No. It actually reduces visibility.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:20 pm to mouton
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No. It actually reduces visibility.
And distracts the shite out of other drivers!
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:21 pm to sabanisarustedspoke
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one of the reasons we have them. It allows you to see cars when vision is limited like in thunderstorms or blizzards.
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It's confusing to other drivers and you are causing more harm than good.
People can't tell if you are stopped, changing lanes or braking.
Please stop riding with your emergency lights on. Rain is not an emergency.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:24 pm to mouton
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No. It actually reduces visibility.
In what way exactly?
ETA: I understand the part of it being confusing with using blinkers, etc. How do the flashers actually reduce visibility though?
This post was edited on 11/7/18 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:27 pm to The Quiet One
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You ever been in a real monsoon?
I have not. Matter of fact I've never been to SE Asia in any type of weather.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:27 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
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Why, oh why do drivers turn on their flashers during a storm? Do they think it enhances their visibility? Do they think they are emitting a safety alert? Do they think they are erecting a force field around their car that will prevent them from being rear-ended?
They would be wrong on all counts. In fact, hazard lights worsen the danger of driving in a downpour. Driving with your hazard lights on is also illegal in Florida — and in most states —punishable by a $129 fine. The only time you can use them when in motion is if the vehicle is in a funeral procession.
“Hazard lights are just that — the signal of a hazard, and you use them when you have pulled over to the side of the road or are disabled or in an accident,” said Matt Nasworthy, American Automobile Association public affairs director for Florida. “You cannot use them when you’re moving. It only causes confusion. Other drivers have no idea what you’re doing.”
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Flashing hazard lights actually reduce visibility, making it difficult for other drivers to see your turn signal or brake lights or causing them to think you are stopped or stalled in the roadway.
“If your lights are indicating some kind of emergency, the drivers following you don’t know whether to slam on the brakes or swerve around you,” Nasworthy said. “You may think you’re being cautious but you’ve misinterpreted the purpose of hazard lights.”
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Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:30 pm to sabanisarustedspoke
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It isn't illegal and that is one of the reasons we have them. It allows you to see cars when vision is limited like in thunderstorms or blizzards.
Why you shouldn't use hazard lights in bad weather
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Those who use flashers during bad weather say it’s about increasing visibility. However, the Johns Creek Police Department — located outside Atlanta — says using the lights can make other drivers think you’re stopped or stalled.
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Alabama: The use of hazard lights is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.
Alaska: The use of hazard lights is not permitted while driving.
Arizona: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except in an emergency situation.
Arkansas: Hazard light usage is not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.
California: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.
Colorado: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except if the vehicle speed is 25 mph or less.
Connecticut: Hazard light use is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.
Delaware: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.
District of Columbia: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
Florida: The use of hazard lights is not permitted while driving.
Georgia: The use of hazard lights is permitted while driving.
Hawaii: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.
Idaho: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except to indicate the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking or passing.
Illinois: The use of hazard lights is not permitted while driving.
Indiana: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except in emergency situations.
Iowa: The use of hazard lights are not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.
Kansas: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.
Kentucky: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
Louisiana: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.
Maine: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving unless to indicate a traffic hazard.
Maryland: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except in emergency situations.
Massachusetts: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.
Michigan: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
Minnesota: Hazard lights are not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.
Mississippi: Hazard light usage is permitted while driving.
Missouri: Hazard light usage is permitted while driving.
Montana: Hazard lights are not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.
Nebraska: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
Nevada: Hazard light usage is not permitted while driving.
New Hampshire: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
New Jersey: The use of hazard lights is permitted while driving.
New Mexico: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.
New York: Hazard light use is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.
North Carolina: Hazard light use is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.
North Dakota: Hazard light use is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.
Ohio: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except when a hazardous condition is present.
Oklahoma: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except in emergency situations and to indicate a traffic hazard.
Oregon: Hazard light use is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.
Pennsylvania: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
Rhode Island: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.
South Carolina: Hazard lights may be used while driving for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking or passing.
South Dakota: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
Tennessee: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except in emergency situations.
Texas: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
Utah: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
Vermont: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
Virginia: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except for emergency vehicles, stopped or slowed vehicles to indicate a traffic hazard, when traveling as part of a funeral procession, or traveling slower than 30 mph.
Washington: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.
West Virginia: Hazard lights are not permitted while driving except in emergency situations.
Wisconsin: Hazard lights are not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard or when a hazardous condition is present.
Wyoming: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:31 pm to The Quiet One
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I put mine on when it’s a monsoon that reduces visibility and slows me down on the highway like if there’s standing water on the road. Last thing I want is some jackoff in his daddy’s pickup to hydroplane up my arse.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:32 pm to sabanisarustedspoke
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It isn't illegal
In Louisiana it is.
Source: questioned multiple State police and parish officers. All gave the same answer.
Ir is illegal to drive with your hazard lights on
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:34 pm to Brummy
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Brummy
So, they just reduce visibility of the other lights on the car? That's what people mean by the hazard lights reduce visibility?
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:34 pm to Walt OReilly
I quit using mine as they only work half the time anyways.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:39 pm to Landmass
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So that the normal drivers slam on their breaks thinking a stalled out car is at a full stop ahead of them because that's the only time to use them... when stopped as a hazard warning. Headlights and taillights are what you are supposed to use during rain. If you have your hazard lights on, you better be pulled over and stopped.
Don't have to worry about running into any of those around Louisiana. Louisiana drivers are idiots.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:40 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
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So, they just reduce visibility of the other lights on the car? That's what people mean by the hazard lights reduce visibility?
At night in the rain the constant yellow flashing lights absolutely distract you and reduce your visibility with the massive amount of glare due to the rain.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 2:43 pm to beerJeep
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At night in the rain the constant yellow flashing lights absolutely distract you and reduce your visibility with the massive amount of glare due to the rain.
Does it actually reduce your viability of the car with them on though? Every time I see that argument used, it is in response to someone saying they use them so people can see them better.
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