Tap your lid
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From: In a van down by the river
I use the tap to the head as more a "Heads up" signal. Have used it for cops but I've used it for re-treads in the road, deer, broken down cars, etc. If it's cops specifically I tend to use the twirl motion (spinning lights) Guess it depends on whichever one comes to mind as I'm riding :/
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From: SE Michigan
but one day... we can all be as cool as you
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Last week riding 28 in NC tight curves . Radar setup in the boonies. The car was some what to close to the road in a blind curve. Met a small group coming at me. And tapped the helmet. I got the impression they did not have a clue.
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Joined: Oct 2017
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From: Ormond Beach, Florida
Was not aware of this hand signal until recenly. An approaching rider was tapping his helemt and I did not know why but I slowed down JUST BECAUSE. A mile up the road there was LEO waiting. Now I know what it means.
I had previously used the car version of flashing my high beams to both other riders and cars. Presume that was understood as well. I don't think car drivers, unless they ride, would understand the tapping the helmet sigmal.
I had previously used the car version of flashing my high beams to both other riders and cars. Presume that was understood as well. I don't think car drivers, unless they ride, would understand the tapping the helmet sigmal.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
After being on two wheels for over 50 years I just took it for granted that everyone knew this ... I guess everything becomes "new" again :>)
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From: Squamish, BC
Everyone up here uses the helmet tap for popo, metrics and young riders included. They confiscate vehicles here if you are over 40kph over the limit, no one wants to see another rider waiting for the tow truck and thousands in fines.