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Old 11-22-2024, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
Actually, we do. Florida law states that on roads posted over 60 mph, a car in the left lane that is being overtaken from behind MUST move over. Even if one is going 90, and the car behind wants to go 100, you MUST move over. Why???? Because you don't have any idea why that guy is going that fast---he may be a jerk, but he might be in the middle of an emergency. The point is that you DON'T KNOW, and it is not up to YOU to dictate his speed to him, that's why we have LEOs. That's existing law. There is also a pending law that would make it illegal to just cruise in the left lane when not passing anyone, regardless of speed. Again, it baffles me why so many, even on this site, think of them as self-appointed guardians of the speed limit. When someone wants to pass, just let them. I get passed all the time, and sometimes pass others. It's no big deal.

PS: Florida law also states that when you are getting passed, it is illegal to speed up to prevent it. You MUST maintain your same speed until the other vehicle has passed you. For all those self-appointed LEOs, I'd love to see enforcement of the laws I just stated above.

Great post!