[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by spring_chicken

Wrong. The sheriff dept actually put up one of the flashing signs on 466 a few months ago that said keep right except to pass, VIOLATORS WILL BE TICKETED.

ONLY IF THEY ARE IMPEDING TRAFFIC! IF no one is behind you it's NOT against the LAW to be in the left lane. but, It is against the LAW to block or impede traffic in left lanes.

Sheriff can put what ever he wants say on the signs, but if it not IAW regulations it won't fly in court.

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The big IF word in Para. (3)

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.

[Lindaketchup]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

This left lane hugger may be impeding a driver taking his kid to the hospital who couldn't call 911 or have the time for them to respond. There are many reasons for some to go over the limit. Stay in the right lane except to pass or turn left shortly.

EXACTLY!!! Or they could be on their way to see a dying parent or spouse. You never know what is going on in someone else's life, and unless you are the police, it IS NOT YOUR JOB to regulate the speed on the road. They could just be late for work, or just a jerk who likes to drive fast; it is still NOT YOUR JOB to regulate their speed on the road.

[jss3rd]

The "IF" is not as limiting as it may seem. True, it is impossible to know what is in someone's mind, but the statute also covers when a person "knows or reasonably should know." I guess a person could be dumber than a doorknob, or maybe blind, and "reasonably" not know there is someone coming up from behind, or they never look in their rearview (which would confirm they are dumber than a doorknob), but the average normal person (if there is such a thing) should see a car approaching from the rear and according to the law and "may not continue to operate a motor vehicle in the furthermost left-hand lane." The people who are blocking the left lane to prevent speeding should start spending their time trying to prevent law violations by following the law themselves and move over!!

[retiredguy123]

Why not just require all drivers to drive at the same speed? Then, there would be no passing, no speeding, fewer accidents, and it would not matter what lane anyone was driving in.

[Polar Bear]

You're allowed to stay in the left lane if no vehicle is approaching you from behind. If a vehicle IS approaching from behind, you're not allowed to stay in the left lane unless your access to the right lane is blocked or you're about to make a left turn.

Pretty simple really.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Why not just require all drivers to drive at the same speed? Then, there would be no passing, no speeding, fewer accidents, and it would not matter what lane anyone was driving in.

It's not up to us, as public motorists...to require all drivers to drive at the same speed.

That really is where the issue lies, some non-law enforcement people think...it is incumbent upon them to enforce the speed limit laws.

If that were really the case, then the police would not have put up the temporary sign on 466 reminding 'slower drivers' (note: it didn't say 'those going below the speed limit' or even "unless going the speed limit")...to stay right.

[retiredguy123]

I'm just proposing that, instead of a speed limit, we have a law to require all drivers to go the same posted speed. Today's cars are easily capable of regulating an exact speed, so why should drivers be passing each other? It would create a much safer driving environment. It would also weed out substandard drivers and vehicles that can't keep up and should not be on the road.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I'm just proposing that, instead of a speed limit, we have a law to require all drivers to go the same posted speed. Today's cars are easily capable of regulating an exact speed, so why should drivers be passing each other? It would create a much safer driving environment. It would also weed out substandard drivers and vehicles that can't keep up and should not be on the road.

You can't be serious.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Why not just require all drivers to drive at the same speed? Then, there would be no passing, no speeding, fewer accidents, and it would not matter what lane anyone was driving in.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I'm just proposing that, instead of a speed limit, we have a law to require all drivers to go the same posted speed. Today's cars are easily capable of regulating an exact speed, so why should drivers be passing each other? It would create a much safer driving environment. It would also weed out substandard drivers and vehicles that can't keep up and should not be on the road.

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

You can't be serious.

Retired Guy has posted this same idea twice. I think he is very serious about forcing everyone to drive at the same speed.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Retired Guy has posted this same idea twice. I think he is very serious about forcing everyone to drive at the same speed.

Is it true that the rule of the road in Canada is "soft shoulders are for Americans"? Heard that in Toronto once, thought it summed up the situation nicely.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I'm just proposing that, instead of a speed limit, we have a law to require all drivers to go the same posted speed. Today's cars are easily capable of regulating an exact speed, so why should drivers be passing each other? It would create a much safer driving environment. It would also weed out substandard drivers and vehicles that can't keep up and should not be on the road.

Umm, I'm confused.

Since that's what the existing speed limit signs are for...what are you proposing to change?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Umm, I'm confused.

Since that's what the existing speed limit signs are for...what are you proposing to change?

It sounds to me that the idea would be to not allow people to go less than the posted speed.

[dillywho]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I'm just proposing that, instead of a speed limit, we have a law to require all drivers to go the same posted speed. Today's cars are easily capable of regulating an exact speed, so why should drivers be passing each other? It would create a much safer driving environment. It would also weed out substandard drivers and vehicles that can't keep up and should not be on the road.

No. Then you would have rear-end collisions, unless you expect yourself and other drivers to take corners on two wheels (or less) in order to keep the requirement of all drivers to maintain the posted speed. Speed LIMITS are just what it says. A posted speed limit sign of "Speed Limit 35" means it is illegal to exceed 35 mph.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Retired Guy has posted this same idea twice. I think he is very serious about forcing everyone to drive at the same speed.

The idea is so silly it doesn't even warrant discussion, imho of course.

[MikeyBoo54]

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