Speeding ticket

[burbguy82]

But that's how it should be, if they allow you to do 75 or 80 that should be the speed limit. not speed limit + a random number over

Right. Picking an arbitrary number is silly.

There is if course mechanical issues with speedometers and radar guns that one must
account for.

 

[Jetronic]

Right. Picking an arbitrary number is silly.

There is if course mechanical issues with speedometers and radar guns that one must
account for.

yes, but that should be the same throughout the country. 4 mph or 5% reduction, whichever is highest seems rational. Combined with realistic speed limits.

 

[alarmguy]

Nah, some speed limits are arbitrary or used for revenue generation by traffic fines. That's a proven fact. Most crashes are because of differences in speed. We have some unusually low 55mph straight highways who's engineers say can do 75 in all weather conditions.

Going with the flow of traffic is a law in many jurisdictions. And state police will pull people over for "impeding the flow of traffic" if you are cruising at 55 in the fast lane... even if that's the speed limit.

In Massachusetts, impeding the flow of traffic is a violation of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations (720 CMR) and the Massachusetts General Laws: 720 CMR 9.06(6) Drivers cannot obstruct the normal flow of traffic on a highway. If a driver is found to be in violation, they may be directed to pull over and wait for traffic to pass.

In South Carolina it's against the law to drive in the left lane unless passing another vehicle.
https://scdps.sc.gov/news/2021/080421

 

[Sequoiasoon]

If a driver is doing 20mph over the speed limit and there is no cop to witness it, is he/she speeding?

Reminds me of "if a man speaks in the woods and no woman is around to hear him, is he still wrong?"

 

[4WD]

Reminds me of "if a man speaks in the woods and no woman is around to hear him, is he still wrong?"

Well, I know who not to ask on that one

 

[burbguy82]

Reminds me of "if a man speaks in the woods and no woman is around to hear him, is he still wrong?"

and the answer to both is yes, always no matter what. in fact you dont even have to say anything at all.

 

[4WD]

and the answer to both is yes, always no matter what. in fact you dont even have to say anything at all.

That’s a lofty objective - can’t seem to find quiet spots these days …