[Warning: This article contains information that some readers may find upsetting. Please be aware there are descriptions of real-life crimes]

Let's say you observe someone driving erratically and recklessly. They are zigzagging across lanes and overall putting other drivers and themselves in danger.

And then you see police lights flashing in the distance getting closer and closer… What would be your first course of action in this situation? Would you flash the headlights on your car to signal the approaching driver and other drivers to slow down?

Some drivers have always done this — flashing their lights to alert other drivers to approaching law enforcement. But, did you know that this seemingly 'common' practice may put your life in danger?

During his appearance on The RichLife Project’s podcast, ex-Sergeant Glenn Gorick urged people never to flash their lights as a warning of approaching police officers and to warn fellow motorists who are driving dangerously. He then told a story where a group of murderers used the signal to dodge police before killing a young woman.

Ex-Sergeant Glenn Gorick described how a group of homeless teens killed Janine Balding (pictured) in 1988 by eluding authorities through flashing lights. Credit: Daily Mail.

Mr Gorick warned: ‘People flashing headlights, that's to slow people down or whatever from getting a speeding ticket, you know, so be it. But, you're also telling people that are wanted — people that are in a stolen car — that "the police are up the road”.'

'Janine Balding, she was taken from Sutherland Railway Station on Tuesday night (in 1988) and taken to Blacktown where she was murdered.'

The former Sergeant further explained that the in the late 1980's when 'RBT was huge', murderers confessed to the authorities how they were able to drive to Blacktown without encountering any law enforcement.

He added: 'So, Janine lost her life because someone maybe flashed their headlights.'

The group of young people kidnapped Janine Balding and took her to Blacktown in western Sydney, where she was aped before being killed in the sickening crime.

Except for Jamieson, who was 22 years old, the culprits, Matthew James Elliott, Bronson Matthew Blessington, Stephen Wayne 'Shorty' Jamieson, Wayne Lindsay Wilmot, and Carol Ann Arrow, were all teens between the ages of 14 and 16.

Mr Gorick has warned drivers against flashing their lights to let other cars know that there are cops on the road. Credit: TikTok/richlifeprojects.

The victim was raped at knifepoint by Elliott, Blessington, and Jamieson after the group drove over to the side of the M4 expressway. The 20-year-old was then bound and taken to a nearby property by the assailants, where she was drowned in a dam.

All five of the young people were later detained and accused of the heinous act. Jamieson was given a life sentence without the possibility of parole, while Elliot and Blessington received life sentences plus 25 years. Wilmot served seven and a half years in prison before being freed in 1996. He is presently incarcerated for numerous robberies and sexual assaults.

Meanwhile, three years of good behaviour were rewarded to Arrow.

Key Takeaways

• Flashing your lights to warn other drivers about police can lead to dangerous consequences, as it can alert criminals to the presence of law enforcement.
• In one instance, a group of murderers used the signal to avoid police before killing a young woman.
• This highlights the importance of being mindful of the potential consequences of your actions, even when they may seem innocuous.

What’s the lesson to be learned here? Aside from the fact that flashing your headlights to warn others of cops is endangering people, Gorick’s story also teaches us to always be wary and always keep our wits about us. We all deserve a safe country, both behind the wheel and while walking down the street.

So, members, when driving, always obey the law and drive safely!

 

[doug.wood1]

[Warning: This article contains information that some readers may find upsetting. Please be aware there are descriptions of real-life crimes]

Let's say you observe someone driving erratically and recklessly. They are zigzagging across lanes and overall putting other drivers and themselves in danger.

And then you see police lights flashing in the distance getting closer and closer… What would be your first course of action in this situation? Would you flash the headlights on your car to signal the approaching driver and other drivers to slow down?

Some drivers have always done this — flashing their lights to alert other drivers to approaching law enforcement. But, did you know that this seemingly 'common' practice may put your life in danger?

During his appearance on The RichLife Project’s podcast, ex-Sergeant Glenn Gorick urged people never to flash their lights as a warning of approaching police officers and to warn fellow motorists who are driving dangerously. He then told a story where a group of murderers used the signal to dodge police before killing a young woman.

Ex-Sergeant Glenn Gorick described how a group of homeless teens killed Janine Balding (pictured) in 1988 by eluding authorities through flashing lights. Credit: Daily Mail.

Mr Gorick warned: ‘People flashing headlights, that's to slow people down or whatever from getting a speeding ticket, you know, so be it. But, you're also telling people that are wanted — people that are in a stolen car — that "the police are up the road”.'

'Janine Balding, she was taken from Sutherland Railway Station on Tuesday night (in 1988) and taken to Blacktown where she was murdered.'

The former Sergeant further explained that the in the late 1980's when 'RBT was huge', murderers confessed to the authorities how they were able to drive to Blacktown without encountering any law enforcement.

He added: 'So, Janine lost her life because someone maybe flashed their headlights.'

The group of young people kidnapped Janine Balding and took her to Blacktown in western Sydney, where she was aped before being killed in the sickening crime.

Except for Jamieson, who was 22 years old, the culprits, Matthew James Elliott, Bronson Matthew Blessington, Stephen Wayne 'Shorty' Jamieson, Wayne Lindsay Wilmot, and Carol Ann Arrow, were all teens between the ages of 14 and 16.

Mr Gorick has warned drivers against flashing their lights to let other cars know that there are cops on the road. Credit: TikTok/richlifeprojects.

The victim was raped at knifepoint by Elliott, Blessington, and Jamieson after the group drove over to the side of the M4 expressway. The 20-year-old was then bound and taken to a nearby property by the assailants, where she was drowned in a dam.

All five of the young people were later detained and accused of the heinous act. Jamieson was given a life sentence without the possibility of parole, while Elliot and Blessington received life sentences plus 25 years. Wilmot served seven and a half years in prison before being freed in 1996. He is presently incarcerated for numerous robberies and sexual assaults.

Meanwhile, three years of good behaviour were rewarded to Arrow.

Key Takeaways

• Flashing your lights to warn other drivers about police can lead to dangerous consequences, as it can alert criminals to the presence of law enforcement.
• In one instance, a group of murderers used the signal to avoid police before killing a young woman.
• This highlights the importance of being mindful of the potential consequences of your actions, even when they may seem innocuous.

What’s the lesson to be learned here? Aside from the fact that flashing your headlights to warn others of cops is endangering people, Gorick’s story also teaches us to always be wary and always keep our wits about us. We all deserve a safe country, both behind the wheel and while walking down the street.

So, members, when driving, always obey the law and drive safely!

someone maybe flashed their headlights. SPECULATION.

I try to keep to the speed limit as I can't afford to pay fines . Mind you , I had quite a few on motorcycles in the 60's , when I was young and stupid . As well as my job driving buses in Brisbane , I do a lot of km's driving to relatives homes in southern NSW and Victoria . Most cars pass me on the highway , and I am doing the speed limit . Quite often ,I don't even take notice of speed cameras etc , and I certainly will not warn other motorists about them . Cruise control is a wonderful tool , if used correctly and being aware of the speed limit .

 

[JustPat]

If you don't want to add to the government coffers you have the choice not to by not speeding and if others are doing it let them pay the fine after all they had the choice not to.