Hazard Lights When Driving in the Rain

[bohica]

Bohi's comments:  I've seen a lot of drivers using hazard lights in the rain.  IMO this is not a sound reason for using it.  It confuses other drivers and first responders in case of accidents.  Read on...

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It has been a big discussion on social media: motorists who use their hazard lights while driving in the rain.
In Florida, it is illegal to drive with your hazard lights. Hazards lights are for stopped vehicles only, officials say. The one situation where Florida drivers are allowed to use their hazards when in motion is when the vehicle is being used in a funeral procession . 
A Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson told NewsChannel 5 that flashers are for emergency situations. "First responders look for flashers to see if someone needs help," said an FHP spokesperson.

Law enforcement officials say hazard lights can actually reduce visibility making other drivers think you are stopped or stalled.


Other drivers writing on social media say flashers make it difficult to see when a motorist is tapping the brakes or using a turn signal. 


The FHP spokesperson says if visibility is so bad that you cannot see, pull over in a parking lot, plaza or somewhere safe until conditions improve.


Read more: http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/hazard-lights-in-the-rain-the-law-explained-to-florida-drivers#ixzz2hxS98043

[Tracertribe]

Park lights or fog lamp will do.. Sometimes turning on hazard lights will just confuse other vehicles, di nila alam kung kakanan ka o kakaliwa.

[SickSativa]

Park lights or fog lamp will do.. Sometimes turning on hazard lights will just confuse other vehicles, di nila alam kung kakanan ka o kakaliwa.

tama si sir tracer park lights or fog lamp will do. pero pag super foggy lalo na pagpaakyat or pababa ng Baguio advisable din minsan gumamit ng hazard lights lalo na sa mga slow moving vehicles at trucks. minsan kasi magugulat ka na lang may sasakyan pala sa harap mo.

[j4kst0n3]

I've always considered those idiots driving in the rain with their hazard lights on took driving lessons from the Hazard Driving School.

It's bad enough that they turn on their hazard lights. What makes it so dangerous is that they don't stay in their lane. Instead, they weave in and out of traffic, changing lanes as often as they think is necessary.

But the biggest idiots, I think, are the poorly trained traffic enforcers and the current policy in place - "non-contact apprehension" thru digicams by MMDA, and apprehending violators at the exit of the expressways.

If only traffic enforcers, especially the "highway" patrol will apprehend violators, there would be more discipline on our roads.

[zzgundam]

When driving in the rain I just usually use full headlamp power. And drive slowly and carefully.

Hazard lights mean that you're in an emergency or that your car is not working properly. Neither of which are the case when you're driving in (strong) rain.

However, if your car DOES break down while driving in the rain, hazard lights are justified.

[theshepherd]

Pero majority ng mga drivers drive in the rain with hazzards on. Wala naman kasing batas o pa seminar ang govt regarding that matter.

Peace out!

[LimitLess™]

Para saakin walang problema ang Hazard Lights, kapag naka Hazard Lights ang mga kasunod ko maging alerto ka nalang lagi sa kanyang move's ..

[seriousman]

I agree dun sa pag hazard.
Like last Friday night, may bagyo, wala kang makikita sa daan.
It really helps when you could see a blinking light then you will be extra careful and alert.

[caligula]

They're called hazard lights for a reason. Only if the situation poses danger or threat to you and others. Rain or even snow here in Canada are commonplace. I don't think you shouldn't be using them if you're mobile.

[kis]

There are too many misinformed individuals na gumagamit ng hazard lights kapag mahina ang visibility. There is a reason why a front and rear fog lights are created.

[sugunoy]

Park lights or fog lamp will do.. Sometimes turning on hazard lights will just confuse other vehicles, di nila alam kung kakanan ka o kakaliwa.

true that...

just make your self visible, paandarin mo headlights, fog lamps and rear foglamps.

also hazard lights often used as a "park anywhere button" lol

[VigilanteSpy]

Para sa akin hindi dapat mag-hazzard pag foggy or umuulan. High beam and/or fog light is enough

[halimaw]

Kung sobra lakas lang ng ulan or fog, for added visibility.

[Itachi101]

mahirap na
lalo kung zero visibility ang sitwasyon

[vhlad]

some think na ok gamitin yun hazzard pag heavy rain or zero visibility pero come to think of it mas alanganin yun kasi yung nasa likod mo hindi malalaman kung liliko ka ba o hindi