Originally Posted by Laker14 (Post 2061068)

Certainly, one should not drive 15mph in a 30. But I don't think that's really what gets into the craw of the driver who feels the "appropriate" speed is 5 -7 mph over the posted limit.
I think what really annoys these folks is the person going 5 mph UNDER the posted limit. What really annoys these folks is the driver who actually slows down to 25 at the yellow sign that cautions them they should slow down to 25 mph in anticipation of the roundabout.

Someone traveling a few miles an hour under the speed limit is not going to make a significant dent in anyone's schedule. No need to tailgate and try to make them even more uncomfortable. Just ease back, wait for an opportunity, and then get around them. Maybe lose a few seconds off your ETA. If that's such a big deal, that you feel your impatience is justified, and that any accident caused is is caused by the slow driver, you have a time management problem.

Originally Posted by ex34449 (Post 2061332)

To those that think 20 in a 30 one is acceptable, go to the golf course and slow down the pace equally. Go to a restaurant and proceed with everything at 2/3rds pace. You'll get cussed at or clubbed, especially in the villages. haha

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2061038)

You've been shown, time and time again, the specific laws that state that "impeding traffic" is a illegal...

Originally Posted by Laker14 (Post 2061354)

Depends. If you are old, and stooped over, and it's obvious that's as fast as you can go, most people will be patient with you. Something else takes over when these otherwise patient people get behind the wheel.
Personally, I don't think going 20 in a 30 is "acceptable". However, when we find ourselves behind the slowpoke, we can only control our actions, not the slowpoke's actions.
My original post was to convey that when we find ourselves in that situation, it is better, and safer for everyone to deal with it patiently. That doesn't mean you can't patiently make your way around the slowpoke. You can. Far too many drivers feel entitled to do it impatiently, and then want to blame the slowpoke for the problems their own impatience actually caused.

Originally Posted by Laker14 (Post 2061354)

Depends. If you are old, and stooped over, and it's obvious that's as fast as you can go, most people will be patient with you. Something else takes over when these otherwise patient people get behind the wheel.
Personally, I don't think going 20 in a 30 is "acceptable". However, when we find ourselves behind the slowpoke, we can only control our actions, not the slowpoke's actions.
My original post was to convey that when we find ourselves in that situation, it is better, and safer for everyone to deal with it patiently. That doesn't mean you can't patiently make your way around the slowpoke. You can. Far too many drivers feel entitled to do it impatiently, and then want to blame the slowpoke for the problems their own impatience actually caused.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2061078)

No, the drivers behind them are NOT IMPATIENT. They have the right to drive at the posted speed limit, NOT have their speed dictated by some bozo going 25 in a 45 zone. On a multilane high speed interstate, those very same "drivers" going 55 in the far left lane cause an obstruction to traffic----even the law requires them to move over. The number one cause of accidents on an interstate occur as the result of a lane change. These idiots that are "left lane Louies" cause dozens of unnecessary lane changes. So, my father was 100% correct. However, anyone who wants to sit behind them for 500 miles on I-95 are welcome to do it, they can term themselves "patient":1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Originally Posted by ex34449 (Post 2061332)

To those that think 20 in a 30 one is acceptable, go to the golf course and slow down the pace equally. Go to a restaurant and proceed with everything at 2/3rds pace. You'll get cussed at or clubbed, especially in the villages. haha

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2061357)

I have been shown? How do you know this?

Actually, that is true, but there are stipulations that determine when this is applicable. Just going slower than you might prefer doesn't necessarily make traveling safely illegal. For example, used to live in a rural area and shared the roads with lots of farm vehicles. Try following a tractor for several miles.

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2061380)

Cussed at? Consider the source, impatient bully has to have everything their way.
Clubbed? Call 911 have them arrested for assault and battery. Next call your attorney.

Originally Posted by Laker14 (Post 2061354)

My original post was to convey that when we find ourselves in that situation, it is better, and safer for everyone to deal with it patiently. That doesn't mean you can't patiently make your way around the slowpoke. You can. Far too many drivers feel entitled to do it impatiently, and then want to blame the slowpoke for the problems their own impatience actually caused.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2061468)

Because this discussion has been had, multiple times and that info has been given multiple time.

If you're really claiming you've never seen it, fine. Common sense says otherwise...

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI (Post 2061526)

If you do not have the ability to handle driving at the speed limit or keep up with the flow of traffic, you do not need to be behind the wheel of a 3,500lb plus motor vehicle. Your diminished ability to drive is a danger to other vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Is it not bullying when you intentionally drive below the speed limit and expect others to accept your attitude?