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Want to warn others about a Stop Operation? Be careful with light signals...

Notícias de Coimbra3 September 2026 at 09:00

The traditional practice of "light signals" between drivers is common on roads and mainly serves to alert other motorists about the presence of a Stop Operation. This operation consists of police checkpoints set up on public roads for vehicle and driver inspection. The article warns readers about the precautions they should take when using this type of signaling between drivers. This is a widely spread practice among drivers, who resort to using lights to communicate important information to other approaching drivers.

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