Headlight Signals in SC: A Legal Guide to Alerting Others About Speed Traps

Columbia, SC – In South Carolina, the act of flashing headlights to alert oncoming drivers about speed traps has sparked a debate regarding its legality and implications for road safety. Motorists often flash their headlights as a way to warn others of law enforcement ahead, but whether this practice is legal remains a topic of interest and confusion. State law in South Carolina doesn’t explicitly address the practice of flashing headlights to communicate with other drivers. Instead, the law more broadly prohibits flashing lights on vehicles except for turn signals or when a vehicle is … Read more