FYI, Flashing Lights to Warn of a Speed Trap May be Protected Speech

Posted By Cliff Tuttle | May 23, 2012

No. 837

In case you ever wondered, there has been at least one case involving the practice of flashing lights at people approaching a speed trap.  A Florida court held that such conduct was speech protected the First Amendment.  Its not precedent, but its an interesting idea if you ever find yourself in that spot.

Hat tip to Jonathan Turley at Res Ipsa Loquitur Blog.

CLT

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