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Definition

Pertaining to a scam where a motorist flashes their headlights to indicate to another driver to proceed against normal give-way rules, then runs into them and sues for damages.

Pertaining to speed cameras.

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Origins

First sense drives from the UK practice of flashing lights at another car to indicate they can proceed, + cash. Second sense derives from the flash of the camera's light.

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How People Actually Use It

Alert other motorists of a speed van ahead

"Flash for cash: Flash your lights at an oncoming car to alert them of a speed van in the direction their travelling. Definition can vary country to county but this is the general meaning in Ireland"

Source: Urban Dictionary