What does it mean when a cop flashes his blue lights at you?
What does it mean when a cop flashes his blue lights at you? What does it mean when a cop flashes his lights? Usually two things come to mind, depending on your circumstances. (1) move over so the officer can move past you - most likely on a call; (2) slow down if you're exceeding the speed limit. A very polite way to slow you down without having to stop you.
Why do cops leave their lights on but not flashing?
It's simple — police are letting you know that they're in the area. The lights on patrol cars are called “cruise lights” when they're not flashing, according to an old post from the Guilford Police Department, which notes that it's a common question the public asks.
What does it mean when a cop flashes red and blue lights?
The combination of flashing red and blue lights helps to alert drivers regardless of the time of day. Interestingly, some experts also say that using both red and blue lights mitigates problems associated with drivers who are colorblind. Those who have may trouble seeing red often have no trouble seeing blue.