4 way / hazard lights

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Peterman88, Feb 9, 2018.

  1. Steel Tiger

    Steel Tiger Road Train Member

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    It's simple. It's illegal in most states to have hazards/ 4 ways on while vehicle is moving. Hazards are only to be used while a vehicle is completely stationary.

    That means all these idiots with their 4 ways on during rain are lawbreakers... lol. That also applies to a vehicle being towed. If 4 ways are on either vehicle, its a moving violation in those states. Now whether or not is enforced is something completely different.

    If it is posted to use 4 ways under a certain speed, by all means, obey those signs, otherwise, keep your slow butt in the right lane and hammer down the uphill.
     
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  3. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Show me.....like I ask the OP
     
  4. Peterman88

    Peterman88 Light Load Member

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    Wow buddy lol BTW!!! i’m an owner operator to not as long as you been . And I didn’t say it was the law and I don’t know which states require and don’t require it. But thank you soooooo much for filling me in lol.
     
  5. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I remember when I still went to the northeast that at least one state- I think Pa- had signs on some hills to use flashers below 50 mph. On the other side of the country, I had the chp get on the cb and tell me to turn off the flashers. But whether it's legal or not I don't know. But there are some situations that I would use them anyway.
     
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  6. Peterman88

    Peterman88 Light Load Member

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    I completely agree , I live in Arizona Kingman and I drive interstate 40 and there’s a lot of hills and I usually find myself being the only person using my flashers when everybody’s doing 25 miles an hour going up a hill. I think using your flashers in certain situations whether it’s required or not is the right thing to do if there’s a slow lane then no I don’t see the point
     
  7. TurtleRay

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    SEE IF THIS HELPS ANYONE
    Alabama: The use of hazard lights is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.

    Alaska: The use of hazard lights is not permitted while driving.

    Arizona: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except in an emergency situation.

    Arkansas: Hazard light usage is not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.

    California: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.

    Connecticut: Hazard light use is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.

    Delaware: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.

    District of Columbia: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.

    Florida: The use of hazard lights is not permitted while driving.

    Georgia: The use of hazard lights is permitted while driving.

    Hawaii: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.

    Idaho: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except to indicate the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking or passing.

    Illinois: The use of hazard lights is not permitted while driving.

    Indiana: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except in emergency situations.

    Iowa: The use of hazard lights are not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.

    Kansas: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.

    Kentucky: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.

    Louisiana: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.

    Maine: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving unless to indicate a traffic hazard.

    Maryland: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except in emergency situations.

    Massachusetts: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.

    Michigan: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.

    Minnesota: Hazard lights are not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.

    Mississippi: Hazard light usage is permitted while driving.

    Missouri: Hazard light usage is permitted while driving.

    Montana: Hazard lights are not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.

    Nebraska: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.

    Nevada: Hazard light usage is not permitted while driving.

    New Hampshire: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.

    New Jersey: The use of hazard lights is permitted while driving.

    New Mexico: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.

    New York: Hazard light use is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.

    North Carolina: Hazard light use is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.

    North Dakota: Hazard light use is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.

    Ohio: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except when a hazardous condition is present.

    Oklahoma: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except in emergency situations and to indicate a traffic hazard.

    Oregon: Hazard light use is permitted while driving unless otherwise posted.

    Pennsylvania: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.

    Rhode Island: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving.

    South Carolina: Hazard lights may be used while driving for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking or passing.

    South Dakota: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.

    Tennessee: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except in emergency situations.

    Texas: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.

    Utah: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.

    Vermont: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.

    Virginia: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except for emergency vehicles, stopped or slowed vehicles to indicate a traffic hazard, when traveling as part of a funeral procession, or traveling slower than 30 mph.

    Washington: Hazard light use is not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard.

    West Virginia: Hazard lights are not permitted while driving except in emergency situations.

    Wisconsin: Hazard lights are not permitted while driving except to indicate a traffic hazard or when a hazardous condition is present.

    Wyoming: Hazard light use is permitted while driving.
     
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  8. Peterman88

    Peterman88 Light Load Member

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    There we go!!! Looks like I’m breaking the law lol
     
  9. mem

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    Some of these folks can't be bothered putting on the four ways when backing up.

    If I fall below 45mph on an interstate I generally run the four ways (or if there is a posted sign to do so at a higher speed).

    I don't think it's really a big deal in any event, if you can't tell a six story building rolling down the highway is going slow you probably shouldn't be driving.
     
  10. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    This absolutely correct...... winner winner chicken dinner.
     
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  11. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    I thought driving with hazard lights on was reserved for the guy driving like crazy with a pregnant wife about to explode!!!!
     
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