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Judge Says You Can Warn Others About Speed Traps
cartechboy writes "Speeding is against the law, and yes, even going 5 mph over the speed limit is breaking the law. But everyone does it, right? What about when you see a cop? Some cops are ticketing people for notifying fellow motorists about speed traps. In Florida, Ryan Kintner simply flashed his high-beams to warning oncoming cars that there was a cop ahead. He was given a ticket for doing so. He went to court to fight the ticket, and a judge ruled that flashing lights are the equivalent of free speech, thus he had every right to flash his lights to warn oncoming cars."
A sane ruling on the matter...
and in Florida...
[Update;} I'm back from the window, but I didn't see neither a lake of fire *nor* four horsemen. :\
I flashed my lights at you to warn you of the impending change.
I am Bennett Haselton! I am Bennett Haselton!
Communism has always resulted in expansion of freedom and in no cases resembled a police state.
You mean I can't use my amazing dance moves?
A summer or two ago I saw a kid holding a sign that said "Speed trap ahead!". Over the next hill was a cop, mostly hidden by some bushes. The next stop light had another kid with a sign: "Speed Trap tips" and had a jar full of cash. Good show kids, good show...
if (it != oneThing) it = another;
So ... if I see someone starting a fight in a bar, and I try and cool it down by shouting to him "Don't be an idiot! There's a cop outside in the street!" .... I should be done for... what, exactly?
... ruining other patrons entertainment value.