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Sorry to bring up such an old post, but since there were a few "I got one of those tickets too" posts here, I thought this might be of interest to the whole group... I'd suggest anyone with such a ticket contact the attorney firm that's representing that driver...

Just an update... The attorney that defended the 2005 case agreed to represent me and Popeye - and successfully had both cases dismissed before trial with Motions to Dismiss. The next step is to right the wrongs of 2400+ citations issued since the 18th Judicial Circuit court ordered...

Popeye found a very interesting case in Florida that was identical to both our experiences... LEO stop based on flashing headlights with officer convinced the stop was to warn other drivers. The judge in the case dismissed the charges based on the statute not being applicable to headlights...

So back to the audio recording... given the labels on all four windows that read "Notice: conversations inside and within 6' of this vehicle may be recorded" and the public nature of the stop, is it safe to assume the recording was properly noticed, and/or there was no reasonable expectation to...

Just an update to those following the story. According to the FOI request results, FHP has issued the following number of citations for "flashing light" violations per year: Quite interesting that 500+ people were cited this year for having 'flashing lights' on their vehicles.

Good thinking. Let me know if/what you hear. I will do the same. BTW, my email addy is eric.junk (at) tab-md (dot) com

I don't know how it is in Hillsborough, but in Pasco your traffic court case is seen by a 'hearing officer' aka. magistrate. They're not true judges. Usually defense attorneys that have to pay their penance for working in the court system... I marked the outside of the envelope with "I...

No, the best I could find was an an appellate decision on the exact same verbiage of our statute that was overturned because of grammatical intent. It's a very good read: http://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=5094082668707477651&q=%2296+Ohio+App.3d+99%22&hl=en&as_sdt=2002 If the hearing...

Not to be snide, but I think we have all the evidence we need to know that our 'representatives' are anything but now a days. I will certainly do that after the court date.

Thx for clearing that up... What I'd love to see is the State issue a statement that this particular statute simply doesn't apply to motorist communications. I just don't think I, as a lowly civy, would ever get that kind of reaction. ACLU or media may. It'd just be nice to have something...

Please... let's not let this one spiral downward too!

I've read, and re-read Zaid's position, and his correspondence with police. I think with his history and education, he carries a much bigger stick than we do. I have not tried to contact him - though I may after reading your post. Your post only confirms my suspicion that FHP is actively...

Mighty - I can't claim I was flashing to pass - since I'm already on record as 'trouble shooting' my lights with the trooper. The reason I would bring up the statute is, just as you said, to show that there are legitimate reasons to blink headlamps - and the verbage used to describe that is...

Ok, I just hit 10 posts. Here's the link to the quote above: http://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=5094082668707477651&q=%2296+Ohio+App.3d+99%22&hl=en&as_sdt=2002 The Kirtland Hill's ordinance is virtually identical in wording as the FS 316.2397.7 on my citation: Here's FL:

Really? I didn't know that. Is that the case even if I'm found guilty, and it goes to the appellate level? I've read several appellate summaries from GA and OH on this exact issue regarding the term "flashing light". I'd post the link, but alas, I'm a lowly 9 count poster and can't yet...

I am so miffed over what the state is doing, that I really do want the trooper there. If he doesn't show, I'd almost ask to be rescheduled so I can get a fair ruling on the statute. Sounds stupid, I know, but if this magistrate doesn't get the opportunity to rule, then I have nothing.

96 Ohio App.3d 99 (1994), VILLAGE OF KIRTLAND HILLS, Appellee, v. GARCIA, Appellant. No. 93-L-111. Court of Appeals of Ohio, Lake County. Decided July 5, 1994. I realize that's not FL law, but I suppose it could carry some weight if I cited it? I'm not questioning your expertise - I'm...

Thanks for all the input. I'm gaining more confidence with more research. I've found that FS 316.083(1&2) (overtaking and passing) permits 'blinking of the headlamps' at night: Therefore, my primary defense is that the "flashing lights" statute is misapplied, and not relevant in reference...

That's exactly where it happened. And oddly enough, the first time I'd ever seen enforcement that far south. They were in the median at the break in the guard rails - one facing north, the other south. I'm sure they were checking speeds of southbound, since the limit is 40(!) there as you...

Note: Found the 'thanks' button. ;)