Flashing Headlights? Think Again!

FLASHING HEADLIGHTS AT ONCOMING TRAFFIC – THINK AGAIN

A Message from Insp. Mark Andrews, Unit Commander, North East Region Traffic and Marine

(Northeastern Ontario) If you are in the habit of flashing your headlights at oncoming traffic to alert them to the presence of police, there are a few people who would like to say thanks:


1. I’m impaired but I’m almost home. Just a few more clicks, turn by the school and down your street and I’ll be fine. If the police are up ahead I’ll just take a different route. Thanks for the heads up!

2. I’m in a hurry. In fact I’m always in a hurry. I speed on the highway; I speed along your street. Hey thanks, I think I can exercise some restraint for the next kilometre or so;

3. I’ve just robbed your house. If I get caught with this stolen property I’ll be doing some serious time for sure. Cops up ahead? Hey thanks;

4. I’m a known drug dealer. I can make some easy money with a few quick stops at the local schools. With the stuff I’m carrying I could be in real trouble. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll visit another time;

5. I’m a sexual predator. I’m known to police but if I keep a low profile I can operate in your community just fine. I guess I’ll slow down. Can’t afford to get caught around here. Thanks.


Police presence on the highways benefits us all. It’s part of our safe communities strategy and alerting traffic to police presence undermines the effectiveness of our traffic safety patrols.

Help us keep your community safe.