It's about time!

[manaboutown]

This is a longstanding rule on the autobahn which is why it is so safe.

Will it become illegal to drive slow in the fast lane? In Florida it might | Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/become-illegal-drive-slow-fast-lane-florida-might-221623650.html)

[CFrance]

This is a longstanding rule on the autobahn which is why it is so safe.

Will it become illegal to drive slow in the fast lane? In Florida it might | Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/become-illegal-drive-slow-fast-lane-florida-might-221623650.html)

It's a law in Michigan too, but nobody pays much attention to it! There's no enforcement.

[Barefoot]

It's a law in Michigan too, but nobody pays much attention to it! There's no enforcement.

In Ontario, it is illegal to text, or to talk on a hand-held cell phone. Seems sensible to me.

[ugotme]

I hope so !

[perrjojo]

This is a longstanding rule on the autobahn which is why it is so safe.

Will it become illegal to drive slow in the fast lane? In Florida it might | Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/become-illegal-drive-slow-fast-lane-florida-might-221623650.html)


But herein lies the problem....what is "slow"? Is driving the speed limit slow?

[memason]

in general terms, If you aren't passing anyone, you need to be in the farthest RIGHT lane.

The autobahn isn't as safe as it once was, as more drivers are staying in the center lane on three lane autobahns, when not passing another vehicle. However, normally the left lane is still open for 100+ MPH. With the exception of trucks, most folks drive between 80 & 100 MPH on the autobahn.

You gotta love the German autobahn!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

If you're in the left hand lane, no matter what speed you're going, if someone comes up behind you who is going faster, then you should simply move over and let them pass. It's common courtesy and promotes a safer roadway.

I don't know how many times I've seen a "train" on the highway. One guy going whatever speed he wants and ten cars behind him wanting to go faster. This is the kind of thing that cause road rage.

[JoeC1947]

This is a longstanding rule on the autobahn which is why it is so safe.

Will it become illegal to drive slow in the fast lane? In Florida it might | Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/become-illegal-drive-slow-fast-lane-florida-might-221623650.html)

But it won't be illegal to drive the speed limit in the left lane. Although I agree you should not be in the left lane on a highway if you're going the speed limit or slower, it's perfectly OK to be in the left lane on Morse or Buena Vista traveling the speed limit.

"The bill proposes that if you drive 10 mph or more below the posted speed limit, while dawdling in the left hand lane, the penalty would be a $60 fine. The law would be in effect for any road with two or more lanes."


I'm glad that is cleared up. TYVM

Left Lane Joe

[ugotme]

If you're in the left hand lane, no matter what speed you're going, if someone comes up behind you who is going faster, then you should simply move over and let them pass. It's common courtesy and promotes a safer roadway.

I don't know how many times I've seen a "train" on the highway. One guy going whatever speed he wants and ten cars behind him wanting to go faster. This is the kind of thing that cause road rage.


Could not agree more.

I am a fast driver BUT if someone is coming up on me - over I go !

[manaboutown]

Could not agree more.

I am a fast driver BUT if someone is coming up on me - over I go !

You sound like a thoughtful and courteous driver, ugotme.

In my opinion the proposed fine of $60 is ridiculously low, merely the price of a tank of gas. It should be $500 for the first offense and go up from there as well as double if the road hogs are gabbing on their cells phones while loafing along in the passing (left) lane!

[Bogie Shooter]

In Ontario, it is illegal to text, or to talk on a hand-held cell phone. Seems sensible to me.

text law just passed in Florida, secondary offense means you must be stopped for something else. Fine for texting (i think) was $30, real deterrant huh?

[rubicon]

I suspect like many of the safe driving laws LOE will move slowly at first, perhaps with warnings and as time passes will get more aggressive.

I for one agree with the law;albeit i wonder if it will increase the number of drivers who will move continually from one lane to another

[Cantwaittoarrive]

In Ontario, it is illegal to text, or to talk on a hand-held cell phone. Seems sensible to me.

Should be the law everywhere

[OnTrack]

Should be the law everywhere

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[bluedog103]

In Ontario, it is illegal to text, or to talk on a hand-held cell phone. Seems sensible to me.

It's illegal in NY too but doesn't seem to be much of a deterrent. To bad it isn't enforced more vigorously.
As far as the deadheads in the left lane, there are few things more frustrating than drivers cruising along in the left lane, completely oblivious to train of cars behind them. Even the drivers passing them on the right giving them the #1 sign doesn't phase them. Lock 'em up!

[Happinow]

in general terms, If you aren't passing anyone, you need to be in the farthest RIGHT lane.

The autobahn isn't as safe as it once was, as more drivers are staying in the center lane on three lane autobahns, when not passing another vehicle. However, normally the left lane is still open for 100+ MPH. With the exception of trucks, most folks drive between 80 & 100 MPH on the autobahn.

You gotta love the German autobahn!

Why would anyone NEED to go 80-100 mph?? Sounds like a death sentence to me.

[batman911]

Why would anyone NEED to go 80-100 mph?? Sounds like a death sentence to me.

Why would you care how fast someone is going in another lane? Just move over to where the cars are moving at the speed you are driving or is there another problem?

[OnTrack]

Why would anyone NEED to go 80-100 mph?? Sounds like a death sentence to me.

Most drivers doing that speed are well in control of their vehicles, paying attention and much safer/better drivers than those doing 70mph on the Interstate while fiddling with the radio/GPS, or with one finger on the wheel with the other arm draped over the seat....or talking on a cell phone.

[OnTrack]

Why would you care how fast someone is going in another lane? Just move over to where the cars are moving at the speed you are driving or is there another problem?

Exactly! :thumbup:

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[CFrance]

Most drivers doing that speed are well in control of their vehicles, paying attention and much safer/better drivers than those doing 70mph on the Interstate while fiddling with the radio/GPS, or with one finger on the wheel with the other arm draped over the seat....or talking on a cell phone.

Or else they're drunk.:evil6: But wait, I agree with you on this one On Track. When we were living in North Jersey close to NYC, the drivers were assertive/aggressive, but safe. They did things that would knock the socks off of most mid-westerners, but they did them in a swift, sure fashion, and it kept the traffic flowing, even if a lot of it was not legal.

I came to really appreciate the NY/NJ drivers (except for the New York Minute part...)

[OnTrack]

But wait, I agree with you on this one On Track.

You agree with me?! :22yikes:

Oh lawdy..... :faint:


:D


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[CFrance]

You agree with me?! :22yikes:

Oh lawdy..... :faint:


:D


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Amazing, isn't it?:doh:

[OnTrack]

Amazing, isn't it?:doh:

There's hope for ya yet. :laugh:

Every time I see your user name, it reminds me of something...... and I giggle. :D

"I CLondon, I CFrance........." :p






Just some friendly teasing. :)

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[CFrance]

There's hope for ya yet. :laugh:

Every time I see your user name, it reminds me of something...... and I giggle. :D

"I CLondon, I CFrance........." :p






Just some friendly teasing. :)

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Whatever floats your undies!:wave:

[OnTrack]

Whatever floats your undies!:wave:

It all..........Depends. :p


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