do you speed?

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'm not sure if being a passive aggressive road rager is any more productive than the dick driving 90 and riding everyone's ass. I mean is it really worth it Schneed? What happens when you come across with the one wacko with a weapon?

He's still an invincible ncaa d-1 varsity athlete

[KLHJ2]

Schneed, just keep off of 495 and we will be fine.

[Daseal]

Schneed: If you come to Virginia, I suggest you don't practice this type of driving seeing as how it is illegal. Below is a link to a site that gives a synopsis of all states then a link to their actual driving laws.
State "keep right" laws

Someone mentioned red light cameras earlier. I haven't read anything about them helping much at all. In fact, you can only be ticketed (at least in VA) if there's a sign saying that the intersection has cameras. And here's one of many studies showing that they actually cause more accidents than they prevent. I must say, one of my two accidents happened because I didn't run a red light. They actually got out of the car and said "Why didn't you just run it? Look what you did!" The light was fully red by then.

I'm looking for the insurance survey now. It was sent to our house a few years ago by our insurance company. I need to try to find it, and will look more. But Im already late for a family thing. Hope the left lane is clear!

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Schneed: If you come to Virginia, I suggest you don't practice this type of driving seeing as how it is illegal. Below is a link to a site that gives a synopsis of all states then a link to their actual driving laws.
State "keep right" laws

Someone mentioned red light cameras earlier. I haven't read anything about them helping much at all. In fact, you can only be ticketed (at least in VA) if there's a sign saying that the intersection has cameras. And here's one of many studies showing that they actually cause more accidents than they prevent. I must say, one of my two accidents happened because I didn't run a red light. They actually got out of the car and said "Why didn't you just run it? Look what you did!" The light was fully red by then.

I'm looking for the insurance survey now. It was sent to our house a few years ago by our insurance company. I need to try to find it, and will look more. But Im already late for a family thing. Hope the left lane is clear!

The accident happened because the guy behind you was tailgating and did not allow enough room to stop so he hit you. All the stuff I have seen show that red light camera's do work and cut down on accidents. Even if thats not true a rear end accident is usually not even close to a T bone intersection accident. This has been a big issue here in Va for the past couple of years.

[saden1]

It's time for a video...that guy in the BMW was really nice at the end, he could have been having a really bad day.

[gibbsisgod]

For the record, I do not speed. Its not worth it. I always leave for work with 10-15 extra minutes to spare so I have no reason to speed.

Schneed. About 7 years ago I got a call from my wife saying my 8month old daughter just had a seizure. I ran out the door of work and jumped in my truck and was off. I was going about 95mph in the left lane when some jerk did exactly what you are claiming you do. If I would have had the time I would have followed that guy to his destination and whipped his ass. I realize my situation was a little out of the norm. How do you know why a person might be speeding? He could be going to an emergency situation or just late for work. If you were to do something like this to me, I assure you it wouldn't turn out so well Mr.NCAA div. 1 athlete.

[Monksdown]

The left lane is for passing, not blocking. I don't understand why people feel the need to police other people. Get a badge, or get the **** out of my way. I pass on double lines when i feel it's safe. I pass on the shoulder, i pass on the right. You blocking the left lane does nothing for you. unless of course you're comfortable with my 300 horses sitting in your back trunk. Which i assure you, i will gladly place there at the risk of my insurance bill.

I know i drive fast, i don't tailgate unless provoked, and i always use a turn signal.

God bless.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

The left lane is for passing, not blocking. I don't understand why people feel the need to police other people. Get a badge, or get the **** out of my way. I pass on double lines when i feel it's safe. I pass on the shoulder, i pass on the right. You blocking the left lane does nothing for you. unless of course you're comfortable with my 300 horses sitting in your back trunk. Which i assure you, i will gladly place there at the risk of my insurance bill.

I know i drive fast, i don't tailgate unless provoked, and i always use a turn signal.

God bless.

And this is acceptable?!

[Monksdown]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

And this is acceptable?!

It's clearly not, or there wouldn't be laws about it. Do you ever feel like a sheep? baaaa, stay in the herd.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

It's clearly not, or there wouldn't be laws about it. Do you ever feel like a sheep? baaaa, stay in the herd.

This is the type of thinking you basically cannot have a rational argument with. Just selectively ignore laws you don't think are right eh?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

For the record, I do not speed. Its not worth it. I always leave for work with 10-15 extra minutes to spare so I have no reason to speed.

Schneed. About 7 years ago I got a call from my wife saying my 8month old daughter just had a seizure. I ran out the door of work and jumped in my truck and was off. I was going about 95mph in the left lane when some jerk did exactly what you are claiming you do. If I would have had the time I would have followed that guy to his destination and whipped his ass. I realize my situation was a little out of the norm. How do you know why a person might be speeding? He could be going to an emergency situation or just late for work. If you were to do something like this to me, I assure you it wouldn't turn out so well Mr.NCAA div. 1 athlete.

Good point. Or imagine some guy trying to take his prego wife to the hospital and some douche is blocking the passing lane.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I can see both sides of this, and I DO accept this to be immature on my part...

...but for those criticizing this type of behavior, a lot of the same people are talking about how they have a right to go far above the speed limit because they feel like they can control it. Basically, if you tailgate me, I'm going to slow down even more. If I'm passing someone at a good speed, kiss my ass if you think I'm going to speed up to get out of your way.

If you're weaving in and out of traffic, I'll call the cops on you. God forbid you EVER blink your goddamn lights at me to try and force me to move. Do you REALLY think you're going to scare me into being like "OMG! I BETTER GET OUT OF THIS GUYS WAY!" I'm going to do everything humanly possible to slow you down even more.

[hooskins]

Does calling the police really make any difference or does it just clog up our non-emergency lines for more prudent issues? I doubt someone can get a ticket or get arrested if their plates are complained. Also are dispatchers really gonna send a cop several miles ahead of where you are calling from?

I highly doubt it and like I said in my previous post not only is this all extremely immature but it is ineffective. There are other ways to use your energy to stop speeding.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Does calling the police really make any difference or does it just clog up our non-emergency lines for more prudent issues? I doubt someone can get a ticket or get arrested if their plates are complained. Also are dispatchers really gonna send a cop several miles ahead of where you are calling from?

I highly doubt it and like I said in my previous post not only is this all extremely immature but it is ineffective. There are other ways to use your energy to stop speeding.

Calling the cops on someone breaking the law is immature? Well what if someone was stealing some stuff off your lawn? It's just crap, so it's only kind of stealing... Better leave the cops for the murders.

And yes, if an officer is in the area, I have many times found someone down the road pulled over. If that person slows down by getting pulled over and maybe saved a life in the process, I feel pretty damn good about myself.

[mredskins]

Now that summer is closing in I can't wait to see my favorite motorcycle drivers on the B/W Parkway. You want to talk dangerous, those guys are killing themselves and others all the time. Doing stunts, weaving in and out of traffic, passing between cars, etc...

It is really bad and when I pass one that has splated like a bug on the windsheild because they crashed my heart is really not all that sadden. The police really need to crack down on them, it is out of control.