What are those flashing lights called?
What are those flashing lights called?
strobe light
A strobe light or stroboscopic lamp, commonly called a strobe, is a device used to produce regular flashes of light. It is one of a number of devices that can be used as a stroboscope. The word originated from the Greek strobos (Greek: στρόβος), meaning “act of whirling”.
What does flashing lights but no sirens mean police?
Keith recently asked, “Why do I see some emergency vehicles traveling in communities with lights on, but no siren?” They usually aren’t in contact with heavy traffic and will shut their sirens off to not disturb the community or draw unneeded attention to their situation.”
What do you call the flashing lights on a police car?
In colloquial English of the American variety, the lights atop a police car are sometimes. called “flashers”, but more frequently are flashing lights.
What does it mean when a car flashes a flashing light?
Flashing can be a signal that the flashing driver is yielding the right of way, for example at an intersection controlled by stop signs. Flashing can warn other drivers of road dangers, such as crashed cars or police speed traps.
What does it mean when your headlight flashes at a stop sign?
Like the horn, it has many uses. Headlight flashing can let other drivers know of one’s presence. Flashing can acknowledge the presence or actions of other drivers. Flashing can be a signal that the flashing driver is yielding the right of way, for example at an intersection controlled by stop signs.
When to stop for a flashing police car?
If a lit-up patrol car is directly behind a vehicle, the driver should halt at a safe turn-off for an officer interview. All Code 3 calls – life-or-death emergencies – require officers to travel at high speeds with flashing lights and sirens.
Is it against the law to flash your head lights in Ontario?
In Ontario, the Highway Traffic Act does not prohibit “flashing head beams”. Some have brought tickets to court, claiming the law only regulates the use of alternating lights in an attempt to impersonate emergency and law enforcement vehicles, and not a driver’s manually flashing his car’s headlamps to communicate with other drivers.
What’s the latest craze for flashing headlights?
The latest craze is to drive around, deliberately with no lights on their cars. The first person who ‘flashes’ them, points at them or sounds their horn at them, has to be followed by that new gang member in their car, who then has to fire a shot into that vehicle !!! with no regard as to who is inside.
When do the new flashing lights come out?
We hope you’re continuing to enjoy Flashing Lights, whether it’s with friends or alone, whether it’s patrolling the city, treating patients or putting out fires! We’re currently working hard on the June update, due towards the end of the month. If you haven’t seen it already, take a look at our roadmap for the next few updates.
Do you blow your horn or flash your headlights?
This is an extremely serious matter. If you are driving after dark and you see a car without its head-lights on do not flash your lights, do not blow your horn or make any signals to the driver of the other car. There is a new common gang initiation ‘game’ going on the streets.
How do you get into the flashing headlights gang?
In order to be accepted into the gang, they have to shoot and kill all individuals in the first auto that does a courtesy flash to warn them that their lights are off. Make sure you share this information with all your friends and family who are drivers.
