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Strobes & breakdowns

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Rick)Rox, Feb 15, 2016.

  1. Feb 15, 2016 #1
    Rick)Rox

    Rick)Rox Light Load Member

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    So right now I'm broke down on the grapevine and it's dark. I'm working if maybe turning on the Strobes on my rgn would be safer for people to see me or not. Also, could I get into trouble because I'm not oversized if I did decide to do it.
     
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  3. Feb 15, 2016 #2
    rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    Put your triangles out and your 4 ways on. Whats wrong with the truck?
     
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  4. Feb 15, 2016 #3
    Rick)Rox

    Rick)Rox Light Load Member

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    4 ways and triangles are done already. I blew a hole on the lower rad hose. I was more so entertaining the idea with the strobes.
     
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  5. Feb 15, 2016 #4
    cnsper

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    I will pay the ticket if I can be seen better.You cannot see my strobes from the rear unless the oversized sign is raised. I have done it before where I raised the sign and turned on the strobes. I don't care because I WANT to be noticed. Triangles, 4 ways and strobes for me. If I had flashers on the RGN I would turn those on too.
     
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  7. Feb 15, 2016 #5
    sbaumann14

    sbaumann14 Road Train Member

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    strobes, flashers, waving a lighted tree branch.....whatever can help. worse thing that can happen is a CHP gets behind ya, and HE'S going to have HIS strobes on!
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2016 #6
    soloflyr

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    Anytime I have to pull onto the side of the roadway my 4-ways & strobes are on. I'll even hit the 4-ways & strobes when empty if coming up on a traffic stoppage in order to warn those behind me. Never heard of or known of anybody getting a ticket for trying to warn others of a potential hazard.
     
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