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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

DID YOU KNOW?

7. Four-Way Flashers are a safety device used as an alert or distress signal. Use them in the following situations:
  • During emergencies and breakdowns, whether stopped in a traffic lane or parked on the shoulder.
  • At railroad crossings where stopping is required.
  • When making a road relief. When laying over on the Transit Mall.
  • Whenever there is an extended delay at a stop.
  • When backing a bus. When using the lift.
  • When driving very slowly in a traffic lane because of vehicle problems.
  • To warn other vehicle operators of a traffic accident or hazard requiring care in approaching, overtaking or passing.
It is not appropriate to use your four-way flashers for a routine service stop where there is no extended delay. Use of four-way flashers for routine service stops can lead to confusion at shared bus stops and to the potential for customers passed ups. 
Instead, follow SOP B804:

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