Good LEO encounter
Good LEO encounter
Was pulled over for using a hand signal for a left turn. Gave the LEO my info (including my CHL, although in NM I’m not required to do so. ). He asked why I was using a hand signal then asked what I was carrying. I told him. He handed me my papers and said cool.
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Re: Good LEO encounter
Is it an infraction to use a hand signal in NM?
If not, why the stop?
Just wondering.
If not, why the stop?
Just wondering.
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Re: Good LEO encounter
I didn’t think so. I was surprised.
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Re: Good LEO encounter
Hand signal is no bueno in NM if the distance from the center of the steering wheel to the outside edge of the vehicle is more than 2 feet OR if the distance from the steering wheel to the back of the vehicle is more than 14 feet.
https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico ... -66-7-326/
emphasis mine.
https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transporta ... 5-106.html
https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico ... -66-7-326/
emphasis mine.
Looks like TX is the same..B. Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with, and required signal shall be given by, a signal lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load of such motor vehicle exceeds twenty-four inches, or when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load thereof exceeds fourteen feet. The latter measurement shall apply to any single vehicle, also to any combination of vehicles.
https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transporta ... 5-106.html
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Re: Good LEO encounter
Sounds like it is time to flush and replace blinker fluid.
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Re: Good LEO encounter
I topped it off yesterday.Bitter Clinger wrote: ↑Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:02 pmSounds like it is time to flush and replace blinker fluid.
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Re: Good LEO encounter
Oh THAT kind of hand signal.....never mind.
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Re: Good LEO encounter
Make sure you get the halogen fluid!Bitter Clinger wrote: ↑Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:02 pmSounds like it is time to flush and replace blinker fluid.
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