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    Smile How to warn other drivers???

    How do you guys warn other drivers of LEOs speed trap that coming up ahead???

    I usually point forward and say "cop" - hoping that they can read my lips

    Any suggestions???

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    Default Re: How to warn other drivers???

    Flash your lights at oncoming drivers.
    I usually raise my right hand in a stop motion to get peoples attention behind me then motion to slow down. If they look at me like why? I show 5 fingers then 0 with my hand or put 1 finger up and make a small circle like a siren then point in direction I think the LEO is in. It may sound weird but most people understand me when I do it. They at least know Im doing it for a reason and not slowing to be a prick. If they decide to pass and get a ticket then its their own fault.

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    Default Re: How to warn other drivers???

    I think the the appropriate sign for cop is your finger in a circle. That's what my dad taught me when I was learning to drive, he taught me all the important stuff.

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    Default Re: How to warn other drivers???

    You are kidding right? Flash your lights!

    Also, for a hot girl driving next to you, I use the 5-0 hand signal sometimes.... but they never get it.

    For friends behind me I tap my brakes real fast repeatedly (and lightly). I have also, done driving with my lights off and if there is a cop I turn them on (during the day). At night, if they are out front, I turn on my fogs if there is a cop.

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    Default Re: How to warn other drivers???

    Quote Originally Posted by 9500ier View Post
    You are kidding right? Flash your lights!

    Also, for a hot girl driving next to you, I use the 5-0 hand signal sometimes.... but they never get it.

    For friends behind me I tap my brakes real fast repeatedly (and lightly). I have also, done driving with my lights off and if there is a cop I turn them on (during the day). At night, if they are out front, I turn on my fogs if there is a cop.
    or you can use blue tooth and send em your number

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    Default Re: How to warn other drivers???

    If a red Corvette suddenly slows from 90 to 65 that should be the only signal you need.

    I know when I was following a Maserati at over 100 and he suddenly veered and took the exit ramp last second I followed. I didn't know he had spotted the LEO but I knew something was up. The poor guy in the Impala SS following me took the IO shot and the ticket.

    I try to wave but I doubt they can see through the tinted windows.
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    Default Re: How to warn other drivers???

    Alot people don't understand the 5-0 hand signal???

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    Default Re: How to warn other drivers???

    Quote Originally Posted by category4 View Post
    If a red Corvette suddenly slows from 90 to 65 that should be the only signal you need.

    I know when I was following a Maserati at over 100 and he suddenly veered and took the exit ramp last second I followed. I didn't know he had spotted the LEO but I knew something was up. The poor guy in the Impala SS following me took the IO shot and the ticket.

    I try to wave but I doubt they can see through the tinted windows.
    I was following a Escalade going about 110 and he suddenly took the exit and i followed him and pulled next to him and he told me he saw a LEO up ahead. He was right. I would have been toast if i didn't take the exit

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    Default Re: How to warn other drivers???

    Oh yeah.... on a motorcycle tap your helmet. I have never seen a biker do this while I was driving in my car, but if you see it, it means cop.

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    Default Re: How to warn other drivers???

    Becareful that a cop is not looking, you will get a ticket for failure to turn off your high beams, may want to use fog lights if you think a cop maybe looking.

 

 

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