[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by rubicon

1) the sheriff passed me like I was standing still.

2) according to the message they are displaying there is no passing on the right. the sheriff passed me on the right.

3) I like what he did but if I did i it would cost me a fine and points on my license. NO JUSTICE NO PEACE

He's the Sheriff.

Not sure as I see the problem.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Walter123

Well said.

As usual.

Had you thought about running for president?

Well said?! You're kidding, right? Please translate for those of us who only understand English.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by dbussone

LC - as I understand the law, the speed limit is not the issue. It's more an issue of taking up residence in the left lane, no matter what your speed.

dbussone: the speed limit on 466 from 441 to 301 except for school zones, etc is 45mph and beyond 301 can be upward of 55mph.

In my view 45 mph is too slow. I say this because some drivers insist on doing 35mph or under and often they stay in the left lane and stay abreast with those drivers in the right hand lane. hence many drivers are completley blocked off. This scenario often plays out on 466 frustrating many driver. if the speed limit changed to 35mph then they be going 25-30mph...its a badge of honor

LOE recent posting is going to cause more confusion because you are never going to get 100% of people to be compliant to rules that make little or no sense. People will make the necessary move when it opens. if a guy is going below 45mph in the left lane a driver behind him is likely to go to the right lane to get around this slower driver and then back into the left lane and proceed at 45mph +

If people did follow what the LOE are suggesting 466 would be a bottleneck Monday thru Friday. Morning traffic is heavy for those gong to work as is afternoon when they go home.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Walter123

Simple, he was gonna make a left soon. My question is why didn't the cop passing on the right give rubicon a ticket?

Aren't you the guy that believes the solution to the 466 traffic issue is to lower the speed limit on 466 to 35mph. traffic is painfully slow on 466 and your solution is to go slower. Really?

and what would the cop give me a ticket for? I mean I was at the legal speed limit and I couldn't move to the right lane with a cop moving much faster than me on my right. Walter Walter Walter....123 You are certainly feeling your oats. God bless your heart

By the way the difference between a critique and criticism is more than the (q) but that's a lesson for another day.

Personal Best Regards:

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by kstew43

Just a thought..

I drive a 2015 nissan sentra.

When I pass the police speed indicators that we have in our south florida neighborhoods..... my car registers 2 to 3 miles under the speed our speedometer is indicating? Its also evident on my GPS speed register.

We called Nissan and were told that they do that deliberatly???? This is supposed to assist drivers to not get speeding tickets....

So before you get mad at someone going 42 in a 45. Check to see if its a nissan. we think were going the correct speed.

Perhaps a class action is in order, kinda like the malfunctioning airbags in many autos?

I'd prefer any instrument that accurately reflects what it is intended to measure.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by rubicon

dbussone: the speed limit on 466 from 441 to 301 except for school zones, etc is 45mph and beyond 301 can be upward of 55mph.



In my view 45 mph is too slow. I say this because some drivers insist on doing 35mph or under and often they stay in the left lane and stay abreast with those drivers in the right hand lane. hence many drivers are completley blocked off. This scenario often plays out on 466 frustrating many driver. if the speed limit changed to 35mph then they be going 25-30mph...its a badge of honor



LOE recent posting is going to cause more confusion because you are never going to get 100% of people to be compliant to rules that make little or no sense. People will make the necessary move when it opens. if a guy is going below 45mph in the left lane a driver behind him is likely to go to the right lane to get around this slower driver and then back into the left lane and proceed at 45mph +



If people did follow what the LOE are suggesting 466 would be a bottleneck Monday thru Friday. Morning traffic is heavy for those gong to work as is afternoon when they go home.

I agree Rubicon. But I think it still boils down, in many cases, to the driving impaired and self-centered narcissists feeling the surge of power from blocking 60 cars behind them. If they moved to the right the left lane could move at a much more reasonable pace.

[ColdNoMore]

After reading a lot of the responses, I think I'll stick with my original observation.

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Although not too many will ever admit to it, it's been my experience that a lot of folks enjoy the feeling of power and control when they can keep people from passing them.

Unlike some folks, I don't feel it is my job to regulate those who choose to drive in the left lane faster than the speed limit.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

After reading a lot of the responses, I think I'll stick with my original observation.

Then welcome to your new theme song:

"I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team
up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong,
brothers and sisters!"

[Walter123]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Aren't you the guy that believes the solution to the 466 traffic issue is to lower the speed limit on 466 to 35mph. traffic is painfully slow on 466 and your solution is to go slower. Really?

and what would the cop give me a ticket for? I mean I was at the legal speed limit and I couldn't move to the right lane with a cop moving much faster than me on my right. Walter Walter Walter....123 You are certainly feeling your oats. God bless your heart

By the way the difference between a critique and criticism is more than the (q) but that's a lesson for another day.

Personal Best Regards:

Rubi, rubi, ru (sounds like a Frank Sinatra song) If you read all of my posts you would have seen that I was kinda defending you being in the left lane while the cop passed you in the right lane. It's the post where I said the law is stupid. Oh, and the speed limit isn't 45 mph from 441 to 301, it starts out as 35 at 441 then it goes to 40 mph then 45 just before Rolling Acres.
You have a good memory though! But, the law states that even if you are going the speed limit in the left lane and some yahoo wants to go faster, you could be issued a summons. That's why I said the law was stupid. It's not good for local roads and should be enforced on roads like the turnpike and I75.

[Walter123]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Well said?! You're kidding, right? Please translate for those of us who only understand English.

LOL, I was referring more to content and not so much proper eingrish.

[Walter123]

Originally Posted by dbussone

I agree Rubicon. But I think it still boils down, in many cases, to the driving impaired and self-centered narcissists feeling the surge of power from blocking 60 cars behind them. If they moved to the right the left lane could move at a much more reasonable pace.

People driving while impaired and self centered narcissists in The Villages?

No way!!!!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

You have absolutely no idea what the law says or what it is intended to accomplish.

I know exactly what the law says. I was the one the posted in 6 month ago when this can up for the umpteen time.
IT IS NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN On multi-lane highways. I understand if I am going 100 mph in the left lane and some ones going 110mph I move over which I do even when I am speeding. No police officer going give anyone ticket driving in the left lane IF THEY ARE NOT impeding traffic period. Why? They have more Important fish to fry.

Now if the law has changed please post the change. I am too lazy to look it up again.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I know exactly what the law says. I was the one the posted in 6 month ago when this can up for the umpteen time.

IT IS NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN On multi-lane highways. I understand if I am going 100 mph in the left lane and some ones going 110mph I move over which I do even when I am speeding. No police officer going give anyone ticket driving in the left lane IF THEY ARE NOT impeding traffic period. Why? They have more Important fish to fry.



Now if the law has changed please post the change. I am too lazy to look it up again.

None of which has anything to do with your previous post I was disagreeing with.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

He's the Sheriff.

Not sure as I see the problem.

When on routine patrol or in civilian vehicle LEOS are suppose follow traffic laws like the rest of use. But, you right! Who going to give them ticket, citzen arrest

I see a few leos breaking ever about traffic law when not responding to what ever. Not using turns signals, not stopping behind stop signs, rolling through stop signs, changing lane without signaling to name few. For fantasy no one is above the law.

[GaryW]

Originally Posted by Mikeod

There was an article in the online paper by the police chief of Lady Lake about road rage. He mentioned the #1 cause was someone impeding traffic in the left lane. Speed was immaterial. So the problem is not that someone may make you several seconds late for your destination, it is a known contributor to road rage which is a more serious problem. Remember that roads like 466 are not our roads, but are used by people young and old daily. I'm certain anyone who drives to and about large cities will note the increase in aggressive driving with a younger mix of drivers. We have some of that mix along these roads. It would serve us well to let these people pass no matter what their or our speed. I have never had a problem getting into the left lane to make a left turn because of faster drivers. I have, however, had problems doing that when someone has "parked" in the left lane and there was a long line of cars behind. It is a daily occurrence on 466 approaching Morse or Rolling Acres to get into the left lane behind someone going slow and I assume they are turning left. Only to see them proceed straight through the intersection continuing to block that lane.

And, it is the law.