โJun-18-2018 11:49 AM
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โJun-22-2018 03:56 AM
Grit dog wrote:Tvov wrote:beemerphile1 wrote:
FWIW not exactly related but many people aren't aware that emergency vehicles like an ambulance are allowed to monopolize the left lane, lights on or not.
I have never heard of that - without lights and siren? Without emergency lights and siren turned on, "emergency" vehicles are the same as other vehicles on the road and must follow the same rules / laws - at least that has always been my understanding.
Lol^ ever need an ambulance? Itโs not always like TV where the ambulance is speeding away to the trauma unit with critical injuries!
This forum never fails to provide the best entertainment!
โJun-21-2018 08:07 AM
Tvov wrote:beemerphile1 wrote:
FWIW not exactly related but many people aren't aware that emergency vehicles like an ambulance are allowed to monopolize the left lane, lights on or not.
I have never heard of that - without lights and siren? Without emergency lights and siren turned on, "emergency" vehicles are the same as other vehicles on the road and must follow the same rules / laws - at least that has always been my understanding.
โJun-21-2018 06:41 AM
Tvov wrote:valhalla360 wrote:beemerphile1 wrote:
FWIW not exactly related but many people aren't aware that emergency vehicles like an ambulance are allowed to monopolize the left lane, lights on or not.
Pet peave of mine. Ambulance on a free-flowing road running right about at the speed limit with the lights on.
They aren't getting anywhere any quicker but they sure do mess up traffic.
Many times ambulances are trying to provide the smoothest ride they can for the EMT(s) working on a patient in the back while on the way to the hospital.
โJun-21-2018 06:05 AM
fj12ryder wrote:
Until then stay outta my way and we'll both be happy.
โJun-21-2018 04:21 AM
valhalla360 wrote:beemerphile1 wrote:
FWIW not exactly related but many people aren't aware that emergency vehicles like an ambulance are allowed to monopolize the left lane, lights on or not.
Pet peave of mine. Ambulance on a free-flowing road running right about at the speed limit with the lights on.
They aren't getting anywhere any quicker but they sure do mess up traffic.
โJun-21-2018 04:19 AM
beemerphile1 wrote:
FWIW not exactly related but many people aren't aware that emergency vehicles like an ambulance are allowed to monopolize the left lane, lights on or not.
โJun-20-2018 04:30 PM
valhalla360 wrote:ken56 wrote:
What if everyone drove at the same speed on the E-way. What if everyone adhered to a safe following distance and was courteous to other drivers to let them change lanes when needed. What if....right. I am responsible for the safe operation of my vehicle at all times. I drive the speed I am comfortable with and feel is safe. I am sorry if you happen to get behind me but....too bad.
This is exactly why we use the 85th percentile. We are trying to get everyone going as close to the same speed as possible and this is the best way we've found to make that happen.
Likewise, staying in the right lane if you aren't passing is letting drivers change lanes when needed and passing in a predictable safe manner.
If it's an empty rural freeway, the risk of running a 55mph in a 70mph zone isn't too big of a deal. If you are in an urban area, look back and see a massive lineup behind you (even if running in the right lane), you are a danger even if you aren't technically in violation of the law.
โJun-20-2018 04:15 PM
valhalla360 wrote:pnichols wrote:
The above is baloney thinking.
How about more enforcement of speed limits and way stiffer fines for the caught speed law violators? Maybe more (expensive) law enforcement officers and their vehicles is not required. Maybe it's instead way cheaper and better to use license plate reading radar detectors installed all over the country to slow drivers down.
Enforcement doesn't work. Drivers (as a group) are very good at determining an appropriate speed and short of permanent ongoing enforcement, you won't have any impact on the long term average speed. It will go down while heavy enforcement is in place but as soon as you stop, it will go right back up.
Worse, those familiar with the heavy enforcement may slow down but those not familiar will try to continue at reasonable speeds.
The old slogan "speed kills" is flat out wrong. It's "differential speed kills". Heavy enforcement tends to increase differential speeds.
โJun-20-2018 04:07 PM
naturist wrote:GordonThree wrote:
How is driving the speed limit considered enforcing it?
Ever try to get past the rolling roadblock of two side-by-side vehicles cruising down the road? What would you call it?GordonThree wrote:
Why is everyone in such a darn hurry?
Now that's a really good question for which I have no answer. If you get one, please, please, please let us all know.
โJun-20-2018 03:56 PM
DutchmenSport wrote:
The article says no where how fast or slow this offender was going. If the "offender" was traveling the speed limit, then this office is completely wrong. Speed limit is that THAT .... L I M I T!!!! Any lane. Now, I can see if the speed limit is 65 and the offender is traveling 40 in the "fast lane." Then yes, there is justification. But if the "offender is traveling 65, she was not wrong ... EVERYONE ELSE IS. But YOU are probably one of those who think the law doesn't mean anything either! Drive any speed you want as long as you don't get a ticket! WRONG! You are still breaking the law!
The few times I've had to drive I-465 around Indianapolis, I've been caught in a whirwind of traffic. The speed LIMIT is 55, all the way around I-465 (Indianapolis). In order to keep from getting run over, I had to travel 85 in the SLOW lane! I finally said... SCREW THIS and slowed to 55 (in the right lane), and I swear everyone zoomed by me like I was standing still. AND THE L I M I T is 55!
โJun-20-2018 03:39 PM
pnichols wrote:
Huuuuuuh? (If you're referring to me.)
I stay out of left lanes on multi-lane highways ... to many crazies out there. And I could drive out there if I thought it was "right" ... I've owned a sports car and driven one of the wildest ones ever built ... so I know how to speed.
What about two lane roads and highways? We have a right and responsibility to obey the speed laws on two lane roadways without tail-gaters indangering their and our lives and without their you-know-what finger solutes as they finally speed too fast past us as soon as they can get away with it in no-passing double yellow line areas.
Good grief. :h
โJun-20-2018 02:39 PM
pnichols wrote:You like going slow, it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy, and safer, even if you're not. I like going faster than you, it also makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.fj12ryder wrote:
Like you said your opinion is a sample size of 1, basically meaningless.
An opinion isn't worth anything to anyone if the reasoning behind it isn't sound ... regardless of sample size.
I'm curious ... what's the reasoning behind yours for going fast ... and what's wrong with the reasoning behind mine for going within the law?
โJun-20-2018 02:05 PM