Flashing your high beam lights at someone to warn them of a speed camera is common driving etiquette, but it could land you with a $300 fine.
When applying for your learner’s license, you have to show a sound understanding of your state’s road rules to pass. These rules can vary from state to state.Despite being seen as polite, flashing your high beams at someone to warn someone of a traffic hazard, speed camera or a hidden police car ahead is illegal.“Is it ok to flash drivers about speed cameras?” they asked.
More than 400 people responded, with many agreeing that it’s a common courtesy thing and others stating that it would be un-Australian to not do it.“Would be unf***ing not to,” another agreed.Others shared the sentiment that it’s the morally right thing to do, especially when it comes to speed cameras.
“It is an offence to use your high beams to warn drivers of speed cameras and to use your high beams unnecessarily in general,” they said.
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