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degggendorf t1_j5s63u4 wrote

I sure do. A bunch of quick flashes for "cop ahead", or really any other unusual scenario where the oncoming driver needs to slow down and pay attention.

As opposed to just two flashes, to signify turn on your headlights or turn off your high beams.

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sbaz86 t1_j5sxs6o wrote

Wait, there’s a count? Is it official? 2 flashes for “turn on your lights” and how many flashes for “cop ahead”. How many is in a bunch? Are there other codes and how many flashes?

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j5ta0z3 wrote

Um maybe in someone’s head but no.

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degggendorf t1_j5tkn65 wrote

It seems like you might be ignorant of the meaning, and assuming that means there is none.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headlight_flashing

  • "Flashing can warn other drivers of road dangers, such as crashed cars or police speed traps."

  • "Flashing can inform drivers of problems with their car, such as headlamps left off after dark, burned out or misaligned lights, or misuse of high beam rather than low beam in traffic"

  • "Flashing can indicate the intention to overtake or pass another driver, or to signal a driver who has just overtaken that he or she can now return to the original lane"

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claudedusk8 t1_j60ubl9 wrote

Why is there a "Hazzard" button in every vehicle? Surely not only for my vehicle being a Hazzard, but possibly a Hazzard ahead?

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j5tkrcj wrote

No one said it didn't mean anything, it just means something to (largely) old people and is becoming less of a thing. But you do you.

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degggendorf t1_j5tlf6y wrote

>No one said it didn't mean anything

Isn't that what you said in the comment I replied to?

> it just means something to (largely) old people and is becoming less of a thing.

How did you figure that? I haven't seen any kind of survey results about who knows what flashes means.

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j5tlm0y wrote

Because it's called driving around for 40 years and basically seeing the trend die out? Waze does it for you. Who is going to spend money on this when the answer it's something that's gone out of style specifically re the cop thing? Flashing for passing and intersections (as well as tailgating assholes) is still a thing but the idea that it's one if by land 2 if by sea is not widely used. It's just flashing. Or not. And rarely for cops because the apps have taken over.

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degggendorf t1_j5tltjo wrote

Ah okay, boomer logic...my experience=universal

edit: hah, boomer snowflake blocked me for asking to see their sources too

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_j5tm7nm wrote

Gen X thanks very much. Unwillingness to see another point of view and I'm never wrong - classic rhode island

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degggendorf t1_j5t801k wrote

Not official, but I think it's mostly generally understood...?

I'd say like 4+ flashes for cop ahead.

Other codes:

  • Single flash of the hazards as a thank you from a semi truck

  • Double flash for "all clear" when someone wants to change into your lane in front of you

edit: here's a wikipedia article with a summary of meanings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headlight_flashing

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sbaz86 t1_j5tmpyv wrote

Thanks, I had no idea. I always did the checklist, if you flashed your headlights at me I of coarse check my headlights first, then my speed for police, then all my surroundings. If I’m letting a semi out/in, I never counted, just always assumed the communication was understood.

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degggendorf t1_j5tn46e wrote

Evidently it's a controversial opinion of mine, so YMMV. Seems like people have a lot of strong opinions on the topic.

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sbaz86 t1_j5tovs8 wrote

I think it’s interesting. I have enough going on in my life to worry if I flashed too many times or not enough or whatever code, but I do find it interesting. We are all different people with different ideas, I appreciate your input weather I use it or not, so thank you. None of us will ever please all of us.

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claudedusk8 t1_j60v1s0 wrote

Single flash of the Hazzard's? Da'fak?? Oh I'll never miss that. Thanks 🙃

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