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Subject: Re: Flashing high beams - (nf)
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Date: Sat, 18-Feb-84 05:46:23 EST
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Posted: Sat Feb 18 05:46:23 1984
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inmet!wisen    Feb 17 10:11:00 1984

	Mark, laws and customs are different in the various states.
There's a Uniform Vehicle Code which the Federal Government wants all states
to adopt, but that's slow in coming.
	In Massachusetts, the Drivers License manual says that it is the duty
of the driver being passed "not to obstruct the passing car" - a duty not 
always adhered to.  Flashed high beams are used for warning other drivers,
and have interpretations such as "You forgot to turn on your headlights", or
"Turn off your high-beams, stupid!" or "Watch out! There's a speed trap ahead
of you."
	Your problem may be that you live in an area which many out-of-staters
would like to pass thru as soon as possible, since you are halfway between the
Hub of the Universe (Boston), and the Asshole of the Universe (Washington DC)
 (-: :-)
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