Getting Flashed By Oncoming Vehicles
02-01-2010, 11:09 PM
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Not sure whether non-halogen lights exist anymore either, but i've noticed that mine (stock)are brighter than alot of cars on the road, and the adjustment is fine. They are brighter, no other way around it.
02-01-2010, 11:15 PM
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02-01-2010, 11:27 PM
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02-01-2010, 11:44 PM
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Might want to check the ordinances again http://news.google.com/newspapers?id...ing+headlights. I like the one quote from Florida Trooper they will find something to write you up for it if they want.
Here's a little sample of how things are here:
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.
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02-02-2010, 07:37 AM
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Yep, a small part of why I no longer reside in Fla.
Here's a little sample of how things are here:
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.
Here's a little sample of how things are here:
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.
02-03-2010, 09:35 PM
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Thanks for all the replies - Checked the aiming of my headlights last night. I found, that at a distance of 8' away, the drivers side was aimed about 1-1/2" higher than the passenger side. Seems ironic, but the drivers side was the one the dealer replaced and they swore they were aimed properly. Looks like I might have to start second guessing or double checking the dealers work. Hate to think that I can't trust the dealership that I take my vehicle to.
02-03-2010, 10:11 PM
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Tigger-
at 8' away & 1 1/2" higher..Now at the proper distance of 25' that amount is gonna be considerably higher yet... Possibly by 4 1/2" too high..
You know what I mean ?
Reason I may not get flashed very much may be my vinyl 'eye-lids'.. just a thought.
at 8' away & 1 1/2" higher..Now at the proper distance of 25' that amount is gonna be considerably higher yet... Possibly by 4 1/2" too high..
You know what I mean ?
Reason I may not get flashed very much may be my vinyl 'eye-lids'.. just a thought.
02-05-2010, 04:32 PM
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