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photo1902 03-26-2016 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Walter123 (Post 1204134)
Carl from Tampa taught me a good lesson on being careful quoting something I read on the internet so I now am.

I got this from what I think is a reliable source.

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

(3) On a road, street, or highway having two or more lanes allowing movement in the same direction, a driver may not continue to operate a motor vehicle in the furthermost left-hand lane if the driver knows or reasonably should know that he or she is being overtaken in that lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed. This subsection does not apply to drivers operating a vehicle that is overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or is preparing for a left turn at an intersection.

It doesn't actually say to move over even if the driver behind you is exceeding the speed limit, it just says move over if the driver behind you is traveling at a higher rate of speed so to me that would include going faster than the speed limit.

That being said, I have to go with Polar Bear on this one and like I said to Carl from Tampa, "I'm smarter today than I was yesterday". I hope this doesn't keep up or I'm going to be too smart for my own britches! Thanks PB! Consider me "moved over".
I interpret that as meaning if you are in the left lane going slower than the posted speed limit. Im not aware of any statute which requires a driver to yield (or move over) for a driver who is exceeding the posted speed limit. The bottom line is that most of us do not continually ride in the left lane, but it is lawful to do so. The idea that you should only be in the left lane for turns is just not correct.

Walter123 03-26-2016 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1204144)
I interpret that as meaning if you are in the left lane going slower than the posted speed limit. Im not aware of any statute which requires a driver to yield (or move over) for a driver who is exceeding the posted speed limit. The bottom line is that most of us do not continually ride in the left lane, but it is lawful to do so. The idea that you should only be in the left lane for turns is just not correct.
In the immortal words of "Blind Faith"

DWYL Some 60's rockers will get this.

joldnol 03-26-2016 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1204144)
I interpret that as meaning if you are in the left lane going slower than the posted speed limit. Im not aware of any statute which requires a driver to yield (or move over) for a driver who is exceeding the posted speed limit. The bottom line is that most of us do not continually ride in the left lane, but it is lawful to do so. The idea that you should only be in the left lane for turns is just not correct.
it was passed into law last year. The Sun recently ran an article about how FHP was going to start enforcing the slow poke law. It is not up to the slow driver in the left lane to determine whether or not the others are driving too fast. If folks are passing you on the right or are tailgating you in the left lane YOU are going too slow and impeding traffic. The intent of the law is to reduce road rage.

buzzy 03-26-2016 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1204144)
I interpret that as meaning if you are in the left lane going slower than the posted speed limit. Im not aware of any statute which requires a driver to yield (or move over) for a driver who is exceeding the posted speed limit. The bottom line is that most of us do not continually ride in the left lane, but it is lawful to do so. The idea that you should only be in the left lane for turns is just not correct.

The broader intent is that a speeding car is likely to go around you on the right, creating more hazard than you moving over for him. You are NOT supposed to make your car an obstacle to prevent the other guy from speeding.

photo1902 03-26-2016 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzy (Post 1204232)
The broader intent is that a speeding car is likely to go around you on the right, creating more hazard than you moving over for him. You are NOT supposed to make your car an obstacle to prevent the other guy from speeding.
Im not really sure how, from my post, you implied I endorsed going under the speed limit in the left lane. I never said that, nor would I condone it. The point is the left lane, by law, is allowed for all vehicle travel, regardless of your future intent of turning, etc. Period. This is not up to interpretation. If you are in the left lane, do the speed limit. Any less, move to the right lane. Again, we are talking about local roads, Buena Vista, Morse, 466 and 466A, not the interstate or the Turnpike.

photo1902 03-26-2016 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzy (Post 1204232)
The broader intent is that a speeding car is likely to go around you on the right, creating more hazard than you moving over for him. You are NOT supposed to make your car an obstacle to prevent the other guy from speeding.
Incidentally, the "slow poke law", was enacted in 2013, the specifics of which are:

"Drivers going 10 mph slower than the speed limit who don’t get out of the way of approaching vehicles can be ticketed $60 and hit with a 3-point moving violation, according to one small part of a transportation bill that goes into effect Monday, July 1, 2013.

The overall bill makes changes to the way the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles administers many programs and was signed into law June 13 by the governor.

And yes, someone going 10 mph slower SHOULD NOT be in the left lane.

joldnol 03-26-2016 03:37 PM
FL statue 316.081 Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions.—

(2) Upon all roadways, any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
(3) On a road, street, or highway having two or more lanes allowing movement in the same direction, a driver may not continue to operate a motor vehicle in the furthermost left-hand lane if the driver knows or reasonably should know that he or she is being overtaken in that lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed. This subsection does not apply to drivers operating a vehicle that is overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or is preparing for a left turn at an intersection.

Diver 03-26-2016 03:45 PM
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photo1902 03-26-2016 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by joldnol (Post 1204386)
FL statue 316.081 Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions.—

(2) Upon all roadways, any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
(3) On a road, street, or highway having two or more lanes allowing movement in the same direction, a driver may not continue to operate a motor vehicle in the furthermost left-hand lane if the driver knows or reasonably should know that he or she is being overtaken in that lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed. This subsection does not apply to drivers operating a vehicle that is overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or is preparing for a left turn at an intersection.
Ain't Google great!

joldnol 03-26-2016 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1204397)
Ain't Google great!
yep....snopes too

photo1902 03-26-2016 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by joldnol (Post 1204399)
yep....snopes too
:beer3:

joldnol 03-26-2016 04:17 PM
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rubicon 03-27-2016 05:33 AM
None of this matters until or unless you are the guy(s) driving behind the guy traveling at 55mph in a 70mph zone . a guy that appears to be saying this use to be a 55mph road and I don't see why they changed it

outlaw 03-27-2016 07:34 AM
To those who frequently complain about a thread getting off topic, and/or request the thread be closed because they determine it has run its course:
This thread started as a complaint regarding modified carts going too fast. It morphed into a thread about rules for driving in the left lane. This provided some good debate and good/interesting info of which I, and probably others, were unaware.

photo1902 03-27-2016 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1204587)
To those who frequently complain about a thread getting off topic, and/or request the thread be closed because they determine it has run its course:
This thread started as a complaint regarding modified carts going too fast. It morphed into a thread about rules for driving in the left lane. This provided some good debate and good/interesting info of which I, and probably others, were unaware.
:BigApplause:


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