Tapping the Helmet: Police Ahead
Do you see an oncoming motorcyclist tapping the top of his helmet with a flat hand? Slow down immediately. This isn’t a greeting, and he doesn’t have an itch. In the motorcycle world, this is the universal warning signal for “Police or speed cameras ahead.”
It’s a friendly heads-up that enforcement is happening further down the road. Car drivers flash their headlights; motorcyclists tap their “roof.” Ignore it, and there’s a good chance an unpleasant fine will be waiting for you a few kilometers ahead.