PopPop51
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It definitely varies by state. Here's an AAA compilation:
http://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/hazard-light-use/
But I like the common-sense approach taken by the Federal Aviation Regulations for pilots:
"Both FAR 91.3(b) and ICAO Annex 2, par. 2.3.1, specifically empower the PIC [Pilot In Command] to override any other regulation in an emergency, and to take the safest course of action at his/her sole discretion."
Because if I'm rounding a bend at highway speed and suddenly see traffic ahead of me stopped or nearly stopped, I want the folks roaring up behind me to pay special attention to me as I slow down. Plain old brake lights may not register with them as a "This is not your average slowing from 70 to 60" signal, so my flashers are going on until I am sure they've figured out that something's up.
http://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/hazard-light-use/
But I like the common-sense approach taken by the Federal Aviation Regulations for pilots:
"Both FAR 91.3(b) and ICAO Annex 2, par. 2.3.1, specifically empower the PIC [Pilot In Command] to override any other regulation in an emergency, and to take the safest course of action at his/her sole discretion."
Because if I'm rounding a bend at highway speed and suddenly see traffic ahead of me stopped or nearly stopped, I want the folks roaring up behind me to pay special attention to me as I slow down. Plain old brake lights may not register with them as a "This is not your average slowing from 70 to 60" signal, so my flashers are going on until I am sure they've figured out that something's up.