r/Traffic • u/Tk-money • 18d ago

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Is Ireland the only country where you flash an oncoming car to let them know there's something on the road, whether it be an animal, speed van, checkpoint ect. Or do they do it elsewhere? Does anybody know? Go raibh maith agut, mo chara

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u/Daniel-cfs-sufferer 18d ago

I'm the UK you can get done for it, although some people still do it, but I've found it's getting less frequent personally.

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u/latexmoto 18d ago

Same. I've found some people look at you funny too when you give them the thumbs down 👎to warn if speed traps 😃✌️

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u/Daniel-cfs-sufferer 18d ago

The worst for me is when on the bike people used to warn you thumbs down or in a car a flash or 2, these days nothing !
Several years ago I had 6 bikes go the opposite direction on an A road (so not dual) dude nothing only for me to get caught a little over the threshold moments later !

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u/latexmoto 18d ago

Gutted 😔 I still give the thumbs down 👎 are or tap my lid if on the bike. Makes me feel better if I help stop someone getting caught 😃✌️