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I have seen highway patrol officers doing what I assume is this in California. They turn on their lights and zigzag across all lanes, preventing anyone from pas
by thescriptkiddie 8y ago
I have seen highway patrol officers doing what I assume is this in California. They turn on their lights and zigzag across all lanes, preventing anyone from passing them. Then they gradually slow down to a moderate speed, maintain that speed for a while, and at some point turn off their lights and drive off at high speed.
- csteubs 8y agoThis is what's known as a "traffic break", and I see it on the 405 pretty frequently. Definitely threw me off the first time I encountered it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_break https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_break
- heyyyouu 8y agoI've only seen it done to stop traffic to pick up a hazard on the road. I'll have to pay more attention now and see if I can see them do it for moderating traffic flow.