8 people killed in Utah sand storm
It appears that at least one RV was destroyed in this tragic incident. More than 20 vehicles were involved and a contributing factor was a sand storm. We pray for all those involved.
Forum Discussion
cummins2014 wrote:
I have driven that area many times ,for one its 80 mph speed limit, and they do every bit of it, I would guess some in the 90 mph range . I have been passed going 80 out thru there . I am usually towing the fifth wheel, so going 65. I never pass a car ,nor a Semi. Occasionally another Rv ,but not many. At those speeds they can stack up pretty fast .
According to HERE they list only TWO states which is "illegal" to drive with flashers on.
"However, different states have different rules when it comes to flipping on your flashers while you're driving. It's illegal in places like Florida or Louisiana."
2 out of 50?
That isn't "many" and it is a dumb law too boot.
Why?
Once again from that link above..
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“Generally, hazard lights are for the driver’s safety,” Woodard said.
Traditionally, we’re taught to turn on our flashing hazard lights when we pull off to the side of the road. Woodard said there are a lot of other situations in which your car can be considered a hazard.
“If you feel like conditions are unsafe, whether your vehicle is having mechanical issues, whether you have a flat and you’re just trying to get to the next exit, if there’s inclement weather,” he said."
In other states failing to turn on the 4 ways could result in you getting additional fines if you pull that stunt and are involved in creating an accident..
4 ways are required by federal law to be built into modern vehicles, in my state, they must function to pass state inspection, they are a safety item which may save not only your life but other motorists..
Many states I have traveled through often post signs on long steep hills if you are under the speed limit to turn on flashers..
