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golfing eagles 07-21-2021 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Spalumbos62 (Post 1976132)
If that system was enforced we'd lose about 60% of TV drivers.

Hence, the "not feasible" part

Jerry101 07-21-2021 09:34 AM

Duh!!!
 
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1976130)
So which is safer------a NASCAR champion or a 90 year old who can't see well, both driving 45 on 466A???? Do you really think they are both EQUALLY safe because the same arbitrary limit is placed on BOTH of them????
If it were feasible (and yes, I know it isn't), I would favor a rating system that set a "speed limit" based on the driver's ability.

… I’ll take “the dumbest thing I’ve ever read for $200 Alex.”

… 🙄

golfing eagles 07-21-2021 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry101 (Post 1976165)
… I’ll take “the dumbest thing I’ve ever read for $200 Alex.”


are you referring to your post?????
Since I take it you feel those 2 drivers have equal skill levels

Rosebud1949 07-21-2021 09:49 AM

Who would be a cop these days
 
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Originally Posted by Davonu (Post 1975745)
I like cops. There, I said it. Does that mean I like bad cops? No. Of course not. Every segment of society has some bad apples. Does that mean you have to use the word ‘good’ every time you refer to a group like the cops? Absolutely not.

Yes, I like cops.

Damned if you do stop folk speeding, and fine them, and damned if you dont, and have to scrape folk off the road when they are killed by someone speeding, and NOT in control. The boy racers, the median lane huggers, the "I dont know what to do at a traffic circle" folk, but get in everyone's way. All as bad as each other. SLOW DOWN. Why blame the cops, you are breaking the law, they deal with it, and the ATTITUDE you give them..... what a job..... no wonder they are leaving in droves.

jjombrello 07-21-2021 09:51 AM

Excellent post. Spot on.

Jerry101 07-21-2021 09:54 AM

Really???!!!
 
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1976161)
You are SOOOOOOO wrong. The person going well under the limit is a far bigger problem then those that are going 10 over (not 20 or 30+ over, but 10, which is also like a golf cart going 2 over). I'm sure you've witnessed the mayhem that ensues when some bozo is going 55 in the left lane of an interstate, or even 25 on BV or Morse south of 466. Those drivers are not "following the rules", they are road litter and should turn their licenses in, because, as stated before, they might not get into an accident, but will surely cause one

… are you kidding me??? You think people doing 25 on BV or Morse are a problem?!?!? You can’t be serious … let alone there are round-a-bouts to deal with where the limit drops to 20! If this ‘argument’ we’re a 🥊 boxing match you would be counted out 🥳 …

golfing eagles 07-21-2021 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry101 (Post 1976176)
… are you kidding me??? You think people doing 25 on BV or Morse are a problem?!?!? You can’t be serious … let alone there are round-a-bouts to deal with where the limit drops to 20! If this ‘argument’ we’re a 🥊 boxing match you would be counted out 🥳 …

Actually,

Wyseguy 07-21-2021 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Aloha (Post 1975972)
Some of you may enjoy this controversial YouTube channel, regardless of your opinion on law enforcement efforts.
Lawsuit After INSANE Arrest - 73 Year Old With Dementia - Part 1 - YouTube

This is exactly what I mean. Most cops are good, however those that are bad have an inordinate ability to harm, destroy or end citizens lives.

Bill14564 07-21-2021 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry101 (Post 1976176)
… are you kidding me??? You think people doing 25 on BV or Morse are a problem?!?!? You can’t be serious … let alone there are round-a-bouts to deal with where the limit drops to 20! If this ‘argument’ we’re a 🥊 boxing match you would be counted out 🥳 …

Absolutely a problem. As has been explained at least twice before, people driving significantly under the speed limit cause others to take action to maneuver around them. This means changing lanes on the straight stretches and possibly changing lanes in the circles. And if they are successful in building a line of cars behind them then it means a line trying to get into the next circle which everyone knows causes problems as well.

Plus, it is almost certain that the person driving significantly under the speed limit will want to turn left at a circle. To be "safe" they will place themselves into the left lane far in advance of the circle which will result in other drivers using the right lane as the passing lane.

If a driver feels unsafe traveling at 35 mph on Morse or BV then that driver should reconsider whether they should be behind the wheel.

golfing eagles 07-21-2021 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 1976211)
Absolutely a problem. As has been explained at least twice before, people driving significantly under the speed limit cause others to take action to maneuver around them. This means changing lanes on the straight stretches and possibly changing lanes in the circles. And if they are successful in building a line of cars behind them then it means a line trying to get into the next circle which everyone knows causes problems as well.

Plus, it is almost certain that the person driving significantly under the speed limit will want to turn left at a circle. To be "safe" they will place themselves into the left lane far in advance of the circle which will result in other drivers using the right lane as the passing lane.

If a driver feels unsafe traveling at 35 mph on Morse or BV then that driver should reconsider whether they should be behind the wheel.

Absolutely!!!!!

I don't understand why some other people just don't get it. Again, I've been drawn into this even though I don't speed and don't have a dog in this fight. But since I'm here, I think there should be equal opportunity for a citation. In NY, the unofficial rule was "eight you skate, nine you're mine" referring to going 8 or 9 mph over the limit. I would add those same parameters to going 8 or 9 UNDER the limit. Also, how many left lane Louie's know they are REQUIRED to pull over if someone wants to pass, even if they are going the limit?

Spalumbos62 07-21-2021 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1976180)
Actually,

Sadly, you are wrong...you just think you are right and try very aggressively to get others to believe you. Hummmm, wonder how you drive?

golfing eagles 07-21-2021 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Spalumbos62 (Post 1976271)
Sadly, you are wrong...you just think you are right and try very aggressively to get others to believe you. Hummmm, wonder how you drive?

Sorry to disagree, but I am NOT wrong. I never said people significantly exceeding the speed limit were not a threat, but 5 or 10 above by a COMPETANT driver is superior to 10 below by a left lane Louie, and both are better than an incompetent driver whether that be by alcohol, texting or age. I don't have to "try aggressively" to get others to agree----the story speaks for itself, and there are plenty that agree. I doubt you will be among them:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Nucky 07-21-2021 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1976222)
Absolutely!!!!!

I don't understand why some other people just don't get it. Again, I've been drawn into this even though I don't speed and don't have a dog in this fight. But since I'm here, I think there should be equal opportunity for a citation. In NY, the unofficial rule was "eight you skate, nine you're mine" referring to going 8 or 9 mph over the limit. I would add those same parameters to going 8 or 9 UNDER the limit. Also, how many left lane Louie's know they are REQUIRED to pull over if someone wants to pass, even if they are going the limit?

Not many people will understand what you were laying down. We come from a unique place where common sense, not the laying down the law to the letter was applied. I like your 8 or 9 M.P.H. examples.

People have to be careful of us Northerners. We use common sense way too much. We are even more dangerous when we is the edumacated type of Northerner, like you Dr. Unedumacated types are really really dangerous, like me.

I'm with you. I have no dog in dis fight. It's amusing that people think that those who have driven the way they do for a lifetime will change because they read it in a forum that it's bad to speed. WWJWD = What would John_W Do? :1rotfl::1rotfl: :mademyday:

kcrazorbackfan 07-21-2021 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by champion6 (Post 1975658)
Posted on Facebook by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office:

"The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is participating in a tough new speed enforcement blitz under the tagline: “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine.” The intensified enforcement effort against speeding drivers underscores the severity of the problem both locally and across the nation. This initiative will take place beginning Monday, July 19th - July 24th."

Yeah, right; really going to get tough on speeders for 1 week. Wow, I bet that took a lot of hand wrangling to do that.

I wish we had a no nonsense Sheriff like Grady Judd in Polk County. It’s time for our “never stop anyone” Sheriff to retire.

Gpsma 07-21-2021 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by J1ceasar (Post 1975978)
Beans over cornbread????

Lol...ask our beloved GracieGirl about that.

Years ago, before i moved here, i said we need to have a halal chicken and rice vendor.

Gracie didnt understan what that was..NYC street food from a cart. She thought it was high elegant food and said...we from the midwest are use to simple food like beans over cornbread.
Another poster explained...its far from fancy.

But thats our GracieGirl. Still trying to perfect making it at home. Once i do it...im delivering her a nice meal


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