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contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,419 Points:563,165 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 7:26:56 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse I do this practice to help other drivers avoid getting caught......... Do you warn drivers of radar ahead.......... Tell me about whether you do or not...........

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Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 7:26:56 AM

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I do this practice to help other drivers avoid getting caught.........

Do you warn drivers of radar ahead..........

Tell me about whether you do or not...........

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contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,419 Points:563,165 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 10, 2013 7:02:06 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse I still do this practice to help motorist that are a few miles over the speed limit.........
kellyoneal Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,400 Points:701,890 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 9:50:06 PM Ignore kellyoneal Report Abuse No
waynecz Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:211 Points:221,025 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 8:47:48 PM Ignore waynecz Report Abuse when younger and speed limit everywhere was 55 mph I did all the time now not so much when speed on highways is 65 or 70 mph and in some states more than that
smugutu1234 Sophomore Author Tallahassee Posts:200 Points:68,615 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 7:54:42 AM Ignore smugutu1234 Report Abuse Yes
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,419 Points:563,165 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 6:15:31 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse I do it to help other motorists......
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,561 Points:1,809,945 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 7:15:07 PM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse No
dandeeman Champion Author Georgia Posts:4,219 Points:1,941,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 6:47:16 PM Ignore dandeeman Report Abuse YEP
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,721 Points:428,825 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 1:41:06 PM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse Never
MTK143 Sophomore Author Pittsburgh Posts:112 Points:12,745 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 1:21:35 PM Ignore MTK143 Report Abuse oh ya cuz I would want the same done to me
STEVE853 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,666 Points:1,116,260 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 1:18:54 PM Ignore STEVE853 Report Abuse No
krazkar Veteran Author Calgary Posts:273 Points:272,635 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 12:28:52 PM Ignore krazkar Report Abuse Sometimes I do. I wonder if newer drivers understand what it means?
Mr1lung All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:811 Points:164,150 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 12:17:17 PM Ignore Mr1lung Report Abuse Yes
kellyoneal Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,400 Points:701,890 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 11:46:36 AM Ignore kellyoneal Report Abuse no
nichols Champion Author Halifax Posts:6,836 Points:1,829,175 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 11:23:09 AM Ignore nichols Report Abuse sometimes
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,284 Points:3,301,285 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 8:37:59 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse no
going up Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,006 Points:799,795 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 8:34:49 AM Ignore going up Report Abuse sometimes
bearone2 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,295 Points:1,589,795 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 8:22:53 AM Ignore bearone2 Report Abuse no
russells350 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,866 Points:602,395 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 8:20:02 AM Ignore russells350 Report Abuse no
KentuckyWildcat Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,197 Points:2,192,430 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 7:30:24 AM Ignore KentuckyWildcat Report Abuse No
scoobynuts Champion Author Toronto Posts:101,201 Points:3,000,000 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 7:28:56 AM Ignore scoobynuts Report Abuse yes
2Tall Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,762 Points:2,938,455 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 6:06:32 AM Ignore 2Tall Report Abuse no
scoobynuts Champion Author Toronto Posts:101,201 Points:3,000,000 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2013 6:33:49 AM Ignore scoobynuts Report Abuse yes
priver Veteran Author Alberta Posts:403 Points:33,435 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2013 1:11:46 PM Ignore priver Report Abuse yup, did once and got the one finger salute, was from a ghost car.. My feeling wasn't hurt, but had a chuckle
scoobynuts Champion Author Toronto Posts:101,201 Points:3,000,000 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2013 8:38:58 AM Ignore scoobynuts Report Abuse always do...but I think the practice is fading away
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,419 Points:563,165 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2013 6:34:53 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse BartandLisa it is true, many motorist today don't understand why you flash your lights at them............
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,947 Points:1,873,740 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2013 9:08:43 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Usually if there is trouble.
diesel8888 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,181 Points:356,590 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2013 8:47:31 AM Ignore diesel8888 Report Abuse I'm not consistent with this. I forget to do it more often than not.
dandeeman Champion Author Georgia Posts:4,219 Points:1,941,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 8:19:06 PM Ignore dandeeman Report Abuse OH YEAH!
STEVE853 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,666 Points:1,116,260 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 2:44:50 PM Ignore STEVE853 Report Abuse No
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,130 Points:416,475 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 1:34:41 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Usually do, but often wonder if others even pay attention or if they understand the "code".
tagorgia Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,007 Points:2,812,395 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 9:20:17 AM Ignore tagorgia Report Abuse No, today's drivers wouldn't know what it meant anyway
sandy40 Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:12,337 Points:2,444,285 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 9:05:00 AM Ignore sandy40 Report Abuse I don't.
rjro Champion Author Albany Posts:1,237 Points:498,275 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 8:51:23 AM Ignore rjro Report Abuse I do but sometimes, but some drivers dont know the signal. whats up with that?
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,419 Points:563,165 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 8:49:56 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse I still do this practice and figure I am doing my part to help other motorists that might be a few miles over the limit..... I feel no guilt whatsoever in doing this practice........
scoobynuts Champion Author Toronto Posts:101,201 Points:3,000,000 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 9:35:36 AM Ignore scoobynuts Report Abuse yes
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,561 Points:1,809,945 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 9:34:17 AM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse No
Norm1947 Champion Author Flint Posts:2,911 Points:455,930 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 9:32:19 AM Ignore Norm1947 Report Abuse Yes
sandy40 Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:12,337 Points:2,444,285 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 7:18:29 AM Ignore sandy40 Report Abuse No.
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,284 Points:3,301,285 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 7:18:01 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse No
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,419 Points:563,165 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 7:00:11 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse I still do this practice and figure I am doing my part to help other motorists that might be a few miles over the limit.....
kellyoneal Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,400 Points:701,890 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 7:38:03 PM Ignore kellyoneal Report Abuse no
gas_phil Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,523 Points:123,590 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 6:49:08 PM Ignore gas_phil Report Abuse Yes I always do! The guys on the other road/side will probably look in their rear view mirrors at me going the other way wondering what's wrong with me... and not look at their front lol:) The guys in front of me will be annoyed too. :) hey.
jonjon57 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,442 Points:632,435 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 8:16:48 AM Ignore jonjon57 Report Abuse No
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,419 Points:563,165 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 8:09:44 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse scoobynuts ,I am glad you do this practice............
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:787 Points:204,850 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 4:37:28 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse no
MaggieMae07 Champion Author South Dakota Posts:27,951 Points:2,049,910 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 3:54:51 AM Ignore MaggieMae07 Report Abuse never
scoobynuts Champion Author Toronto Posts:101,201 Points:3,000,000 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2013 5:47:29 AM Ignore scoobynuts Report Abuse always
scoobynuts Champion Author Toronto Posts:101,201 Points:3,000,000 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 7:13:14 AM Ignore scoobynuts Report Abuse yes
Bushmaster Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,430 Points:954,995 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 7:05:02 AM Ignore Bushmaster Report Abuse no
contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,419 Points:563,165 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 6:57:43 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse I will continue to do this practice......... I hope other motorists will warn me if it is needed...