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When it POURS Rain and you drive on the "ANY" road, UNLESS your car is damaged in anyway, please STOP turning your EMERGENCY signals ON! It is very dangerous because people BEHIND you can't tell if you are Stopped or Not!!!!!
Dear Everyone on City Data Forums,
Today is a memorable day for the Tampa Bay Area forum. I would like to point out that algia AGREES with a Florida Statute that many states DO NOT have on the book. It is illegal to use your flashers for any reason other then an emergency. I would like to thank the state of Florida for doing something so incredibly right that algia can get on board with it. I would also like to thank the quote feature on the forum, so algia cant change her statement now that she knows she agrees with something Florida has done. I would also like to thank baby jesus and john travolta for good measure.
I now present you with FS 316.2397:
(1) No person shall drive or move or cause to be moved any vehicle or equipment upon any highway within this state with any lamp or device thereon showing or displaying a red or blue light visible from directly in front thereof except for certain vehicles hereinafter provided.
(2) It is expressly prohibited for any vehicle or equipment, except police vehicles, to show or display blue lights. However, vehicles owned, operated, or leased by the Department of Corrections or any county correctional agency may show or display blue lights when responding to emergencies.
(3) Vehicles of the fire department and fire patrol, including vehicles of volunteer firefighters as permitted under s. 316.2398, vehicles of medical staff physicians or technicians of medical facilities licensed by the state as authorized under s. 316.2398, ambulances as authorized under this chapter, and buses and taxicabs as authorized under s. 316.2399 are permitted to show or display red lights. Vehicles of the fire department, fire patrol, police vehicles, and such ambulances and emergency vehicles of municipal and county departments, public service corporations operated by private corporations, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Department of Corrections as are designated or authorized by their respective department or the chief of police of an incorporated city or any sheriff of any county are hereby authorized to operate emergency lights and sirens in an emergency. Wreckers, mosquito control fog and spray vehicles, and emergency vehicles of governmental departments or public service corporations may show or display amber lights when in actual operation or when a hazard exists provided they are not used going to and from the scene of operation or hazard without specific authorization of a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency. Wreckers must use amber rotating or flashing lights while performing recoveries and loading on the roadside day or night, and may use such lights while towing a vehicle on wheel lifts, slings, or under reach if the operator of the wrecker deems such lights necessary. A flatbed, car carrier, or rollback may not use amber rotating or flashing lights when hauling a vehicle on the bed unless it creates a hazard to other motorists because of protruding objects. Further, escort vehicles may show or display amber lights when in the actual process of escorting overdimensioned equipment, material, or buildings as authorized by law. Vehicles owned or leased by private security agencies may show or display green and amber lights, with either color being no greater than 50 percent of the lights displayed, while the security personnel are engaged in security duties on private or public property.
(4) Road or street maintenance equipment, road or street maintenance vehicles, road service vehicles, refuse collection vehicles, petroleum tankers, and mail carrier vehicles may show or display amber lights when in operation or a hazard exists.
(5) Road maintenance and construction equipment and vehicles may display flashing white lights or flashing white strobe lights when in operation and where a hazard exists. Additionally, school buses and vehicles that are used to transport farm workers may display flashing white strobe lights.
(6) All lighting equipment heretofore referred to shall meet all requirements as set forth in s. 316.241.
(7) Flashing lights are prohibited on vehicles except as a means of indicating a right or left turn, to change lanes, or to indicate that the vehicle is lawfully stopped or disabled upon the highway or except that the lamps authorized in subsections (1), (2), (3), (4), and (9) and s. 316.235(5) are permitted to flash.
(8) Subsections (1) and (7) do not apply to police, fire, or authorized emergency vehicles while in the performance of their necessary duties.
(9) Flashing red lights may be used by emergency response vehicles of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Health when responding to an emergency in the line of duty.
(10) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
Why do so many people say no one in Tampa uses blinkers? Maybe its the parts of town I drive through, but I don't see any less blinker usage in Tampa than I do in any other city I have driven through. If anything, most people don't use them soon enough, but they still use them.
Why do so many people say no one in Tampa uses blinkers? Maybe its the parts of town I drive through, but I don't see any less blinker usage in Tampa than I do in any other city I have driven through. If anything, most people don't use them soon enough, but they still use them.
It is the same in a lot of places, not just Tampa. What makes Tampa traffic unique is that it does have a ton of transplants, to include international transplants, but is a commuter city, as opposed to a city like NY or CHI which relys heavily on public transportation. I think there are some pretty bad drivers here, but blinker usage is about the same everywhere I go. Except for Texas. Nicest, most courtious drivers in the country, it is unbelievable.
I always use my turn signals, but i dont use it until the last second, otherwise the d-bag in the lane I am changing into will speed up to prevent me from entering the lane. That is fairly rampant in any larger town like Tampa, IMO, where there is a ME ME ME, I'm first, I'm busy mentality. My theory about transplants from all over the country and world may play a role in the slightly poorer driving situation in the bay area. But it is just a theory. You have people who grew up driving in New Dehli next to someone who grew up driving in Wyoming.
Why do so many people say no one in Tampa uses blinkers? Maybe its the parts of town I drive through, but I don't see any less blinker usage in Tampa than I do in any other city I have driven through. If anything, most people don't use them soon enough, but they still use them.
When I was in Tampa, I did notice people not using blinkers. I thought it was hilarious because it made me think of this forum. Really though people everywhere do not use blinkers, except Texas. I do miss driving in Texas when your on a one lane road and the person in front of you realizes you got somewhere to be and they will pull over to let you pass. Thats awesome!
When I was in Tampa, I did notice people not using blinkers. I thought it was hilarious because it made me think of this forum. Really though people everywhere do not use blinkers, except Texas. I do miss driving in Texas when your on a one lane road and the person in front of you realizes you got somewhere to be and they will pull over to let you pass. Thats awesome!
In my city if you do NOT use blinkers theres about a 98% chance that a cop saw you and your going to be pulled over. Its dangerous to weave in and out of traffic and its dangerous to turn without blinkers.
Today is a memorable day for the Tampa Bay Area forum. I would like to point out that algia AGREES with a Florida Statute that many states DO NOT have on the book. It is illegal to use your flashers for any reason other then an emergency. I would like to thank the state of Florida for doing something so incredibly right that algia can get on board with it. I would also like to thank the quote feature on the forum, so algia cant change her statement now that she knows she agrees with something Florida has done. I would also like to thank baby jesus and john travolta for good measure.
Really? I tend to use them if visibility is bad and i have to drive way bellow speed limit (read <30 on a highway) to alert people who decides to gamble with their car that i'm driving much slower than it's expected.
hahahahahaha good one Craig, I hate to break this to you but this is illegal in all countries in Europe and Asia....I had no idea that some states don't have this law....WOW!
I think 2 things could potentially help this issue:
1. Voice activated turning signals (in all languages, just in case)
2. The Staples Button, 2 large orange buttons on the dashboard with text reading: "Right Turn" / "Left Turn" in both English and Spanish or customizable in other languages.
Thank you for pasting that, paste the page where it explains WHY should the signals be used! and also how it is also Illegal to drive UNDER the speed limit Unless it is a downpour/blizzard or the earth is cracking!!!!!
Up here in Lutz and immediate surrounding areas, cars unfortunately are not equipped with signals.....
Quote:
Originally Posted by craigm1841
Dear Everyone on City Data Forums,
Today is a memorable day for the Tampa Bay Area forum. I would like to point out that algia AGREES with a Florida Statute that many states DO NOT have on the book. It is illegal to use your flashers for any reason other then an emergency. I would like to thank the state of Florida for doing something so incredibly right that algia can get on board with it. I would also like to thank the quote feature on the forum, so algia cant change her statement now that she knows she agrees with something Florida has done. I would also like to thank baby jesus and john travolta for good measure.
I now present you with FS 316.2397:
(1) No person shall drive or move or cause to be moved any vehicle or equipment upon any highway within this state with any lamp or device thereon showing or displaying a red or blue light visible from directly in front thereof except for certain vehicles hereinafter provided.
(2) It is expressly prohibited for any vehicle or equipment, except police vehicles, to show or display blue lights. However, vehicles owned, operated, or leased by the Department of Corrections or any county correctional agency may show or display blue lights when responding to emergencies.
(3) Vehicles of the fire department and fire patrol, including vehicles of volunteer firefighters as permitted under s. 316.2398, vehicles of medical staff physicians or technicians of medical facilities licensed by the state as authorized under s. 316.2398, ambulances as authorized under this chapter, and buses and taxicabs as authorized under s. 316.2399 are permitted to show or display red lights. Vehicles of the fire department, fire patrol, police vehicles, and such ambulances and emergency vehicles of municipal and county departments, public service corporations operated by private corporations, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Department of Corrections as are designated or authorized by their respective department or the chief of police of an incorporated city or any sheriff of any county are hereby authorized to operate emergency lights and sirens in an emergency. Wreckers, mosquito control fog and spray vehicles, and emergency vehicles of governmental departments or public service corporations may show or display amber lights when in actual operation or when a hazard exists provided they are not used going to and from the scene of operation or hazard without specific authorization of a law enforcement officer or law enforcement agency. Wreckers must use amber rotating or flashing lights while performing recoveries and loading on the roadside day or night, and may use such lights while towing a vehicle on wheel lifts, slings, or under reach if the operator of the wrecker deems such lights necessary. A flatbed, car carrier, or rollback may not use amber rotating or flashing lights when hauling a vehicle on the bed unless it creates a hazard to other motorists because of protruding objects. Further, escort vehicles may show or display amber lights when in the actual process of escorting overdimensioned equipment, material, or buildings as authorized by law. Vehicles owned or leased by private security agencies may show or display green and amber lights, with either color being no greater than 50 percent of the lights displayed, while the security personnel are engaged in security duties on private or public property.
(4) Road or street maintenance equipment, road or street maintenance vehicles, road service vehicles, refuse collection vehicles, petroleum tankers, and mail carrier vehicles may show or display amber lights when in operation or a hazard exists.
(5) Road maintenance and construction equipment and vehicles may display flashing white lights or flashing white strobe lights when in operation and where a hazard exists. Additionally, school buses and vehicles that are used to transport farm workers may display flashing white strobe lights.
(6) All lighting equipment heretofore referred to shall meet all requirements as set forth in s. 316.241.
(7) Flashing lights are prohibited on vehicles except as a means of indicating a right or left turn, to change lanes, or to indicate that the vehicle is lawfully stopped or disabled upon the highway or except that the lamps authorized in subsections (1), (2), (3), (4), and (9) and s. 316.235(5) are permitted to flash.
(8) Subsections (1) and (7) do not apply to police, fire, or authorized emergency vehicles while in the performance of their necessary duties.
(9) Flashing red lights may be used by emergency response vehicles of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Health when responding to an emergency in the line of duty.
(10) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.
Same thing in Europe too, at least in my country, I miss that too, here I have to drive on a road that has 8 speed signs that list 45, with 25 miles an hour because some jerk is taking a nap or is playing with his iphone or worst, lighting up his cigarette blowing that smoke in my car and just thinking the road is his!
[quote=Jenniegurl; I do miss driving in Texas when your on a one lane road and the person in front of you realizes you got somewhere to be and they will pull over to let you pass. Thats awesome![/QUOTE]
Do you own a car in the Tampa Bay? You may not realize it, but your car was built with a feature you may not use that will totally revolutionize the way you drive!! Want to try it out? Hop in your car, follow these steps, and experience a brand new way to drive.
First, sit down in the drivers seat with your hands on the wheel. There should be a weird looking bar extending off of the left (or sometimes right) side of your steering wheel. Sometimes, your car will have two of these weird bars. While one will allow you to turn on and off your headlights, the other bar will allow you to do amazing things with your car!!
This special bar will allow you to communicate with other drivers, to let them know what you intend to do with your vehicle. It's called, get this-- a turn signal!! That's right, with this amazing new device you can truly share the road with other drivers, and tell them what you intend to do with your vehicle.
How can you use this amazing new technology? It's simple. If you plan on turning your car to the left, shift this bar toward the left. When you do this, lights on the front, back and sometimes the sides of your vehicle will begin to flash in that direction. Want to turn to the right? Just shift that bar to the right, the same thing will happen. It's amazing!!
What's the best part? While you may not be aware of it, this technology is actually BUILT IN to your car! Yes, it's built in!! FREE of charge and ready for you to use right away!!
From now on, when you make a turn, you can rest assured that the other drivers on the road will be aware of your movements, which will prevent car accidents, save time-- and even save lives!!
Experience your independence, Tampa Bay, experience a new world of communication with your neighbors. Let them know just what it is you plan to do with that shiny car of yours. Help build a better, safer, friendlier and more communicative Tampa Bay with this amazing new technology, the turn signal!!!!!
(this message was brought to you, in jest, by the Citizens for a Non Moronic Tampa Bay, where people actually care about the other drivers on the road. Say no to bad communication, say no to road rage with your brand new Turn Signal!)
Very funny way of hopefully getting at least one person to realize that they can use and should use the free item on their car! If more people start using it than 1...than you deserve a medal!
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