FLORIDA STORM TROOPERS ILLEGALLY TARGET MOTORISTS WHO FLASH LIGHTS FOR SPEED TRAPS

A recently filed class action lawsuit says Florida Highway Patrol illegally tickets motorists who warn others about speed traps. The lawsuit says the FHP is well aware they are wrongfully applying the state law and they are doing it as a means of generating revenue. In 2005, a court order was even issued saying the state law doesn't prohibit the flashing of vehicle headlights. Since 2005, FHP records show more than 10,429 drivers have been cited under the statute. In addition to seeking the refund of the $100 ticket, the lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $15,000. If each person illegally cited was awarded $15,000 that would be $156,435,000 in damages if the suit is successful. Then you would throw in at least another $1,042,900 in ticket refunds, all because troopers don't like motorists warning others about speed traps

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