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225. Headlight flashing
Headlight flashing means briefly flashing a vehicle's headlights to attract another road user's attention. Its permitted use and meaning vary by country and situation, so drivers should not assume that a flash grants priority or authorises a manoeuvre. Headlights should not be flashed in a way that dazzles or distracts other road users.
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May drivers flash headlights before overtaking in Germany?
Outside built-up areas, German road rules allow light or sound warning signals when overtaking, as well as warning of danger. Flashing to intimidate another driver is not permitted.
🔗 gesetze-im-internet.de • Germany, StVO section16 — audible and light warning signals

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