Drivers might be surprised to hear that the ordinary action of flashing their headlights on the road could be considered illegal. Now, one lawmaker wants to clear the confusion. Seeing a driver âflash their brightsâ? is not uncommon on the roads. While this can be done out of aggravation, itâs also to warn oncoming drivers of a variety of issues, such as construction or a crash. Drivers could also be warning others if law enforcementâs waiting around the corner to catch speeders. But at least one lawmaker says this act could be considered illegal. âPeople have been charged with obstruction of justice,â? says Representative John Becker (R-Cincinnati) Becker is trying to pass a bill that makes it legal for drivers to use their high beams, whether theyâre cautioning others about danger ahead or even to inform them of awaiting police officers. He adds that law enforcement should support his measure.
âThe police claim theyâre out there on the highways with RADAR and lasers in the name of public safety to prompt people to slow downâwell people flashing their headlightsâwarning of police RADAR has the same effect so it sounds like a win-win for me,â? says Becker.
Law enforcement groups, such as Ohioâs Fraternal Order of Police, are keeping track of the legislation but havenât made any formal statements yet.