Re: AA and RAC Badges

[Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>]

One of the earliest functions of the AA was to warn motorists of speed
traps (yes, even in the 20's and 30's).  As it was (and still is) 
illegal to warn other road users that they are approaching a speed trap, 
the patrols used the device of looking at the member (to show that
they had seen them) and NOT saluting.

There are usually dozens of badges for sale at the Classic Car show
here in Birmingham, UK, in a couple of weeks.

PaulH.