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Are hand signals still legal in all 50 states? i just got back from driving the 41 coupe for a round trip of about 12 miles to get myself a haircut, i had to give many hand signals owing to the coupe not having turn signals. I was just wondering if the hand signals were legal in other states. How about those little flippers that used to be on the early VWs? Still Legal over there? Charlie 
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problem is that very few people know what the 3 hand signals actually mean. Used to be you had to answer that when doing test for license. Just may think your a punk with arm out window.....lmao , waiting to flash a straight arm with 1 finger extended upward ??? mike....................  
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I use hand signals here in California when I take my '27 or '28 truck out for a spin.
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I use hand signals every time I drive the '38. While I don't know this as a fact I'm assuming they are not only legal in all 50 but required for vehicles without turn signals (bicycles, old Chevys  ) or with damaged turn signals. I always keep a close eye on my mirror during the process.
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I have seen many motorcycle riders giving normal hand signals (no not the single finger salute) here in Texas. Don't know the legality question but assume it is still okay.
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See bikers with older and custom bikes using them all the time.
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Used them here in Phx..Got stopped for one left tail lite on a 32..Come to find out..That's also legal
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Legal here in Alberta.
They work great on a bike as most people know it's an arm signal but can't remember which signal is which so they simply back off and give you space which is perfect.
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Here in NC, they think you are waving at them. They wave back and then swerve into your lane while trying to take a photo of your car with their cell phone while driving.
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let me streatch this a bit more. i now remember I saw a set of turnsigns whilst at Charlotte last weekend that were displayed for a model A. There were small indicators for the fromt and rear that appeared very small. i can't remember what the switch looked like. Anyone seen those? Thanks for the replies so far. i'm not against adding a set of TS to the coupe but most I see are not very attractive and from what I've read a B--ch to install.  Brdy, Charlie
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easy peasy, swap in a newer column with tilt and telescoping, 4 way flashers, plus the signals switch all built in. You can get a brand new column with all those features from IDIDIT in Michigan or head to a wreckers or swap meet and find one there. "This ain't about no stinkin street rods" , its about making life easier, because if you put those radial white walls on, you will not need that giant stock steering wheel to turn the 41 beastie . see problem solved LMAO mike...........
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I even use hand signals sometimes in my NEWEST cars. Especially when slowing down for a turning vehicle ahead of me or some other confusion. (and I'll often times move slightly to the right side of the lane so that they have a clear view of my hand/arm)
I'm sure that half of them don't know what it is intended to convey, but it does get their attention momentarily away from their cell phone - so in that regards, they are effective.
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