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I know this is an old thread but... for those subscribed who wanted to know what happened with my flashing headlight ticket (issued after warning others of radar trap), read on...
***UPDATE***
Much has happened since my 12/09 ticket. An attorney fed up with government overreach agreed to represent me, filing a 6-page motion to dismiss. That worked.
Then, this week, he filed a class action lawsuit against the attorney general of the State of Florida for the 2400+ motorists who have been ticketed under the same statute - despite several court decisions (orders) that the statute did not apply to motorist communications.
The original video of the stop can be found on YouTube again:
If you know of anyone who has received a ticket in Florida (whether a FL resident or not) for FS 316.2397(7) for flashing or blinking headlights, please let me know... I will receive notifications here - or you can post at the YouTube link.
yups ............... any time i don't prefer to speed up my self,.... but definitely other shud understand to slow down the speed while speed breaker... coz it made for slowing down the speed and also a signal of crossing or any school or residential area...... so its necessary to warn people...........
Why? It's not illegal. Let them know you won't stand for turning peace officers into revenue generators.
If it wasn't about gaining extra tax money and actually about the law, then you would not have every lawyer making a deal with the courts to double the fine and make it a non points tickets. It's all about the money and nothing more.
Used to warn on coming motorists of speed traps but that was back in the days where courtesy was part of driving, nowadays its everyone for themselves so forget the headlight flash, go get your ticket if you're speeding and have a nice day.
I never leave my house at night anymore. Betwwen the drunks & the punks, its just to dangerous here. If giving the oppurtunity though, yes, I will flash other motorist
Flashing your lights to let others drivers know about Smokey's is a dying tradition.! Bring it back!
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If it wasn't about gaining extra tax money and actually about the law, then you would not have every lawyer making a deal with the courts to double the fine and make it a non points tickets. It's all about the money and nothing more.
