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    Default Can You Be Charged for Warning Drivers of Speed Trap

    What does everyone think of this case? Protected?

    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...toryId=1493749

    All Things Considered, November 5, 2003 · NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Harlie "Bill" Walker, from Franklin, Tenn. Mr. Walker flashed his car headlights at other motorists this past August to warn of a speed trap ahead. The city said Walker had violated an ordinance, and fined him $10 plus court costs. He and a town attorney appealed to the circuit court, where Judge Russ Heldman cleared Walker of all charges, saying that flashing lights to warn of a police officer is protected by the First Amendment.

    My state is Michigan.

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    Default Re: Warning Drivers of Speed Trap

    We all know that the flashing of lights is a signal to warn others of a road block ahead or police are in the area working.
    I also think the judge is correct as a fine for doing this is a form of free speech. But, I also think that it could be conscrued as "interfering with an investigation" or at the very least " reckless driving".

    But, then I ain't no lawyer, either.

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    Default Re: Warning Drivers of Speed Trap

    I never warn people of Speed Traps, I am of the opinion if they willfully break the law they should be punished.

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