โOct-25-2015 02:54 PM
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โOct-26-2015 09:48 AM
rockhillmanor wrote:Kayteg1 wrote:
Here we go again.
Inmost
of US states slow driving in "passing lane" is perfectly legal.There is no law
, even less of law enforcement that would organize the traffic.
When the law creates chaos, where do you want to go from here?WILD WILD WEST
Ahhhh, yes there is.
The key word is in most states. When you are RV'ing you most likely don't know where it is legal and where it is not. You can pass but if you stay in the left lane you will get ticketed in MOST states.
...""At least 38 states have laws in place to fine for lingering in the left lane...."
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/driving-left-lane-laws-could-land-motorists-fine-misdemeanor-charge/
Come on down to Chicago Illinois THEY will show you how they enforce that law by taking a $1,000 out of your wallet! :B
2021 Nexus Viper 27V. Class B+
2019 Ford Ranger 4x4
โOct-26-2015 09:43 AM
Kayteg1 wrote:
Here we go again.
In most of US states slow driving in "passing lane" is perfectly legal.
There is no law, even less of law enforcement that would organize the traffic.
When the law creates chaos, where do you want to go from here?
WILD WILD WEST
2021 Nexus Viper 27V. Class B+
2019 Ford Ranger 4x4
โOct-26-2015 09:24 AM
wa8yxm wrote:
The big problems are this:
1: The "It is legal so long as I do not get caught" mentality of many drivers (story follows) and
2: Government budget cut backs have greatly reduced police presence.
Story:
Some years ago the Michigan State Police parked either a plane or helicopter over a segment of I-696 international speedway.. er, Freeway early one week. Before the aircraft had to return to base for re-fueling they wrote 85 tickets, Slowest they wrote wasw 85, fastest 105.
A couple days later they parked the other kind of aircraft in the same place.
Another 85 tickets, once again you had to be going 85 to get an invite to visit with a judge, and the winner was doing 105.. Why do I think it was the same guy both times?
Only thing that stops them is a cement wall.
โOct-26-2015 08:55 AM
69gp wrote:
I thought I would post my thoughts on the recent rash of accidents and driving habits of some RV drivers.
I live in MA but spend a lot of time on the roads in New England. With the fall color almost done here I have seen a lot of bad driving habits from speeding, to driving to slow to towing a dingy in the passing lane.
First off I will be the first to say I don't obey all the laws of the road.
Seen the following over the past week on RT 495.
Looked to be about a 44 MH towing a ford F150 in the passing lane at about 80 MPH I was doing 70 in the center lane in my pu. speed limit is 65
1. STOP DRIVING IN THE CENTER LANE!
2. So both of you were breaking the law?
Dually towing a large 5th wheeler in the passing lane. trailers not allowed in that lane in MA.
At least a 40' MH doing about 60 in the passing lane. Ton of people passing on the right including me.
So what?
Pickup truck pulling a trailer with a ball hitch and not having the tow setup done correctly. Truck and trailer was all over the road.
And you know it wasn't set up correctly how?
RT 290 Worcester Super C towing a boat through the city at about 70 MPH speed limit is 50. lot of turns on this road.
Now for some good was driving along a side road in NH following a MH going a lot slower than the speed limit. Most likely just taking in the fall foliage. MH driver slowed down and pulled to the right signalling me with his hand to pass him. Just want to say thanks.
I figure a lot of the accidents we see are most likely cause by speed, drivers not capable of handling the rig they are driving, not having there tow vehicle set up properly and not knowing the laws of each state as to what the rules of the road are.
just my 2 cents.
โOct-26-2015 08:50 AM
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โOct-25-2015 10:28 PM
Kayteg1 wrote:
Here we go again.
In most of US states slow driving in "passing lane" is perfectly legal.
There is no law, even less of law enforcement that would organize the traffic.
When the law creates chaos, where do you want to go from here?
WILD WILD WEST
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Accidents versus Safe Driving
We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.