Why do cops zig zag on the freeway

Originally posted by: WayneTeK I've seen this numerous times. Vette73 Lifer. Jul 5, 21, 8 0. They watch Nascar to much. Apr 1, 5, AmerDoux Senior member. Dec 4, 0 It's called a Round Robin. It is used to create a safe opening for someone to remove debri off the freeway. AreaCode Lifer. Sep 21, 18, 45 Originally posted by: WayneTeK That's a neg..

The freeway i've seen had nothing goin on b4 i came across the cop. I was on the opposite divider of the cop and before the cop, there wasn't any activity going on for the past 10 miles i'd say.. HappyPuppy Lifer. Apr 5, 16, 1 Something happened to cause the CHP to run a traffic break. They don't do it just for the fun of it. Mar 13, 13, 19 Using these 3 simple steps, you can start getting your ticket dismissed now!

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So, what is a Traffic Break? Why do Traffic Breaks Occur? How a Traffic Break is Performed A highway patrol officer arrives at the place where an accident has occurred The officer radios to a fellow officer, communicating intent to start a traffic break The second officer merges into traffic before the accident location This officer turns on sirens and weaves across numerous highway lanes, signaling a traffic break Drivers behind swerving officer slow down this officers speed is based on how much time is needed to clear hazardous area Officers communicate to clear hazardous area and resume normal traffic flow What to do in a Traffic Break The primary intent of traffic patrol officers during a traffic break is to keep traffic flowing.

In these cases the officer continues on with the maneuver but radios ahead for another officer to pull the scofflaw over, Ramsey said. Speeding ahead of round robins not only puts a driver in danger of an obstacle ahead, he said, but also risks the safety of the officer who's slowing down traffic.

Submit your questions about crime, safety and criminal justice to Staff Writer Nick Rahaim at or nick. On Twitter nrahaim. CrimeBeat: Why do police swerve across multiple lanes to slow down traffic? While it may seem random, it's always used to address a traffic issue ahead. No profanity, hate speech or personal attacks. No off-topic remarks.