Ever been warned of a speed trap?

Silvr&Blk · 11-17-2008, 04:22 AM

I've been driving in the Bay Area for over 20 years and only encountered this recently, within the past few years, where I've been highbeamed by the driver on the opposite oncoming lane to warn of an upcoming speed trap ahead. So far, this has happened to me 3 times, all in the East Bay. Each time, sure enough, either CHP or a local cop was up ahead with the radar gun pointed in my direction. And all 3 times I was going about 10-15 MPH over the limit and slowed down when high beamed and was saved each time.

I just wanted to give props to those who do warn other drivers and hope that trends spreads!

mroach · 11-17-2008, 06:49 AM

This has been normal driving courtesy at least in New England for as long as I can remember, and it's something I learned from my parents when I was a kid. Whenever there's a cop hiding anywhere, you'll usually get flashed before you approach it. I warn people all the time.

canucklion · 11-17-2008, 06:57 AM

yip, same practice up here as well.

NYBMW335 · 11-17-2008, 07:01 AM

LOL.. in NY i do that all the time, and people sometimes start complaining at my high beam flashing . LOL, They usually just turn their high beams on and blind me as i pass through.

I always think that they feel really stupid after they see the trooper.

watrob · 11-17-2008, 07:05 AM

We do that here in Australia also but if you get caught its ticketable offence for warning drivers of a Police radar location.

DinoMite · 11-17-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by watrob

We do that here in Australia also but if you get caught its ticketable offence for warning drivers of a Police radar location.

Wow that sucks, i guess the SS needs to collect more money for the governments coffers lol

vod74 · 11-17-2008, 07:32 AM

happens all the time in greece, if the police catch you waring someone they can give you trouble

AlanQS · 11-17-2008, 07:51 AM

Same in the U.K.

rollout · 11-17-2008, 09:20 AM

Yes, I was caught in a two-way speed trap in Texas. Wasn't speeding, but got a stern warning about flashing my lights. Obstruction of Justice, he said....LOL.

I still do it...I am such a rebel.

Bill

Hoothout · 11-17-2008, 09:22 AM

we do it in tennessee, and i always do it once i pass a speed trap, or even if theres a cop a few cars behind me

Terrance28 · 11-17-2008, 09:37 AM

Yeah thats normal here in Texas, we always warn each other I guess its our way of sticking it to the man.

Kev · 11-17-2008, 09:46 AM

Pretty normal practice here as well

Mk23 · 11-17-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rollout

Yes, I was caught in a two-way speed trap in Texas. Wasn't speeding, but got a stern warning about flashing my lights. Obstruction of Justice, he said....LOL.

I still do it...I am such a rebel.

Bill

That's hilarious. It isn't against the law, I would love to see them try and arrest you for it though. Man my attorney would have a field day.

darkphantom · 11-17-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Terrance28

Yeah thats normal here in Texas, we always warn each other I guess its our way of sticking it to the man.

+1

If I was to get pulled over, I'd love to see what he would write on my ticket...

Nothing against cops, I just wish they wouldn't be dickheads when it comes to people driving with traffic...

I got ticketed going 75ish a couple years ago IN TRAFFIC....guy was an asshole.

I mean I was just cruising along, and people were passing me!

madman · 11-17-2008, 11:19 AM

I got flashed but it was too late....he got me.

ENINTY · 11-17-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

+1

If I was to get pulled over, I'd love to see what he would write on my ticket...

Nothing against cops, I just wish they wouldn't be dickheads when it comes to people driving with traffic...

I got ticketed going 75ish a couple years ago IN TRAFFIC....guy was an asshole.

I mean I was just cruising along, and people were passing me!

Take no offence from it, it's just about the money. Once you realize that it makes it much easier. They are collecting revenue. You'll see as the tax base starts to drop the radar traps increase.

dth656 · 11-17-2008, 11:52 AM

i always do that as well.

where in the east bay were the radar traps? was it CHP or local PD? i've noticed a LOT more CHP around in the past few weeks

seanl · 11-17-2008, 01:13 PM

Re: East Bay

Last Friday I saw two Dublin motorcycle cops using laser on Doughtery Blvd in a construction zone near Windermere. They were shooting in opposite directions from a T-shaped intersection. Interestingly enough, my V1 never made a peep. I approached the speed trap from the perpendicular (residential) location, so I was never in danger nor was I speeding.

BMW_TT · 11-17-2008, 01:14 PM

I do that sometimes too.

Tondtar · 11-17-2008, 01:49 PM

That was quite common when I was living in the South (of US) and I know someone who got a ticket for doing it because It's against the law apparently.

Not much done here in SoCali ...We rather flip each other off rather than warning about coming speed traps

Year's_End · 11-17-2008, 03:09 PM

I've really, really wanted to try this:

Carry a white poster with the large red words stating "SPEED TRAP AHEAD". If I was to ever pass a speed trap, I'd be sure to post it in the ground a good quarter mile or so ahead of the speed trap.

And yes, I use my high beams liberally to warn others. I hate speed traps and I hate bullshit speeding tickets. I've had way too many and it just pisses me off.

onalaska98 · 11-17-2008, 03:37 PM

Very common in WI where I am from, living in NE now I still do it, occasionally I will get a wave from the other lane when they actually know what's going on. Most of the time though, NE drivers are so oblivious it doesn't do much good but I figure if I can help one person that's worth it. Saved a MB driver the other day, he waved and hit is breaks as he passed.

On a side note, living here for 8.5 years and I don't think one person has ever done it for my benefit. Ah well!

11-17-2008, 04:22 AM	#1
Silvr&Blk Private First Class 2 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Jet Blk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oaktown, Cali iTrader: (0)	Ever been warned of a speed trap? I've been driving in the Bay Area for over 20 years and only encountered this recently, within the past few years, where I've been highbeamed by the driver on the opposite oncoming lane to warn of an upcoming speed trap ahead. So far, this has happened to me 3 times, all in the East Bay. Each time, sure enough, either CHP or a local cop was up ahead with the radar gun pointed in my direction. And all 3 times I was going about 10-15 MPH over the limit and slowed down when high beamed and was saved each time. I just wanted to give props to those who do warn other drivers and hope that trends spreads!
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mroach hej på dig 16 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	This has been normal driving courtesy at least in New England for as long as I can remember, and it's something I learned from my parents when I was a kid. Whenever there's a cop hiding anywhere, you'll usually get flashed before you approach it. I warn people all the time. __________________ 2006 E90 330i / Arctic Metallic / 6MT / Premium / Comfort Acces / Cold Weather / Logic7 / Aluminium Trim / Bluetooth / Black Lines / Euro fog
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11-17-2008, 06:57 AM	#3
canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	yip, same practice up here as well. __________________
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11-17-2008, 07:01 AM	#4
NYBMW335 Lieutenant 11 Rep 420 Posts Drives: BMW 335i jet black/black Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	LOL.. in NY i do that all the time, and people sometimes start complaining at my high beam flashing . LOL, They usually just turn their high beams on and blind me as i pass through. I always think that they feel really stupid after they see the trooper.
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vod74 Lieutenant 115 Rep 506 Posts Drives: M135i XDrive (F40) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Paris iTrader: (0)	happens all the time in greece, if the police catch you waring someone they can give you trouble
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11-17-2008, 09:20 AM	#9
rollout Enlisted Member 3 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Broken Arrow, OK iTrader: (0)	Yes, I was caught in a two-way speed trap in Texas. Wasn't speeding, but got a stern warning about flashing my lights. Obstruction of Justice, he said....LOL. I still do it...I am such a rebel. Bill __________________ _____ 2008 328i 2006 325i - TOTALed 3/12/8 - RIP
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Hoothout Colonel 59 Rep 2,799 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 328i [0.00]	we do it in tennessee, and i always do it once i pass a speed trap, or even if theres a cop a few cars behind me __________________ 2008 SG E92 328i iDrive,Premium Pkg,Sport Pkg,Cold Weather pkg,Black Dakota Leather,GP Thunder 8500k cornering,drl,and foglights, ,Blacked Out Grills,Painted Reflectors,Shadowline Emblems,Hardwired Beltronics V-995, AFE Intake, Muffler Delete, Berger tune
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11-17-2008, 09:37 AM	#11
Terrance28 Brigadier General 109 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Yeah thats normal here in Texas, we always warn each other I guess its our way of sticking it to the man. __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Pretty normal practice here as well __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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madman Major 108 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I got flashed but it was too late....he got me. __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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11-17-2008, 11:52 AM	#17
dth656 First Lieutenant 36 Rep 394 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ASCII iTrader: (0)	i always do that as well. where in the east bay were the radar traps? was it CHP or local PD? i've noticed a LOT more CHP around in the past few weeks __________________ go bears
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11-17-2008, 01:13 PM	#18
seanl Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 214 Posts Drives: '08 335i 6-Speed Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	Re: East Bay Last Friday I saw two Dublin motorcycle cops using laser on Doughtery Blvd in a construction zone near Windermere. They were shooting in opposite directions from a T-shaped intersection. Interestingly enough, my V1 never made a peep. I approached the speed trap from the perpendicular (residential) location, so I was never in danger nor was I speeding.
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11-17-2008, 01:14 PM	#19
BMW_TT Colonel 224 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	I do that sometimes too.
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Tondtar 12 yr old Juvie 1078 Rep 881 Posts Drives: His Mom Crazy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: El Lay iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 (RIP in 2011) ... [0.00]	That was quite common when I was living in the South (of US) and I know someone who got a ticket for doing it because It's against the law apparently. Not much done here in SoCali ...We rather flip each other off rather than warning about coming speed traps
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11-17-2008, 03:09 PM	#21
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I've really, really wanted to try this: Carry a white poster with the large red words stating "SPEED TRAP AHEAD". If I was to ever pass a speed trap, I'd be sure to post it in the ground a good quarter mile or so ahead of the speed trap. And yes, I use my high beams liberally to warn others. I hate speed traps and I hate bullshit speeding tickets. I've had way too many and it just pisses me off. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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11-17-2008, 03:37 PM	#22
onalaska98 New Member 6 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	Very common in WI where I am from, living in NE now I still do it, occasionally I will get a wave from the other lane when they actually know what's going on. Most of the time though, NE drivers are so oblivious it doesn't do much good but I figure if I can help one person that's worth it. Saved a MB driver the other day, he waved and hit is breaks as he passed. On a side note, living here for 8.5 years and I don't think one person has ever done it for my benefit. Ah well!
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