[graciegirl]

[quote=captain1202 ]
I agree with Russ_Boston. In Mass. all traffic laws are optional depending on the circumstances. No traffic? Don't stop. No cops in area...OK to speed.

Heck, even the State Cops in MA blow by you at 80 or 90 mph. I called them on that during a court case years ago where I was cited for following the cop at the outrageous speed of 75 mph on an open 65 mph highway. I stated to the judge that I was merely following the police car who I was certain wasn't speeding because he had no blue lights flashing and was just driving along. Certainly the official car would be observing the speed limit wouldn't he? The cop said he needed to travel faster than the speed limit to "observe traffic". He said he clocked me in his rear view mirror. The just said sorry, case dismissed.

One way to meet the FL requirements for wheels stopping at the intersection would be to approach at about 60mph then lock up the wheels, sliding through the stop sign and then continue on your way. ;D

Seriously, though, I am appalled at the totally clueless drivers here. I don't consider the stop signs a huge issue but just plain clueless driving and the road and roundabouts is crazy. I mean backing up in a roundabout? Entering from the right and cutting off oncoming traffic. It's all just too unbelievable. I'm a very experienced driver who used to do between 50-100k per yr and I'll take New York or Mass. any day over the crazy drivers here. Maybe it's the same special Villages Kool Aid that gets people to buy here.

Or maybe it's a midwest thing. Long straight stretches with no turns or stop signs. ? quote"








You're kidding right???

A MIDWEST THING? Rules. Manners. Consideration for others versus selfishness and lack of patience. Traffic laws are laws.

GracieGirl. A proud Midwesterner.