Mutual support on the road, yes — but with discernment
Helping someone in distress is a wonderful act of solidarity. However, this generosity should never compromise your safety or that of other road users. Calling emergency services often remains the most effective and sensible course of action.
This signal persists because it fulfills a real need: hazard lights indicate a stop, but never specify the reason. To fill this gap, drivers have developed their own language.
Understanding this code means approaching the road with added humanity — and sometimes, that detail makes all the difference.
