Some Times Motorist 'Flash' Their Headlights,

as they drive towards you,

normally to warn you that you are approaching a speed trap, that's what trucker Chris Hill of Southern Oregon did to warn others of a sheriff deputy behind him, problem was, another deputy noticed his signal and radioed in to have Hill pulled over and issued a $260 ticket for misusing his headlights, but was it legal? Hill decided to argue his case in court as a free speech issue ... and won!


according to a Jackson County judge, ticketing a driver for warning others of a police nearby is illegal because flashing headlights is free speech, "The citation was clearly given to punish the Defendant for that expression, the government certainly can and should enforce the traffic laws for the safety of all drivers on the road, however, the government cannot enforce the traffic laws, or any other laws, to punish drivers for their expressive conduct."


naturally I will leave it up to you as to weather you wish to warn other motorists of a speed trap, but I guess this ruling could be used in your defense if you are caught flashing!