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by Cedar Park Dad
Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:01 pm
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Topic: Doing the Speed Limit and Being Abused For It!
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03Lightningrocks wrote:
Cedar Park Dad wrote:
03Lightningrocks wrote:
VMI77 wrote:Just about every time I drive through Houston, doing the speed limit seems downright dangerous with all the other cars whizzing by.
Now that is funny to read. I experience the same thing every time I visit my son in Houston. I have no problem driving ten over. I do it all the time. In most cases it is usually just about the right speed to keep with the flow of traffic. In Houston they drive by me so fast I question if I am actually moving.
I work in Houston. Most of the time on the freeways I wish I could even make it to the speed limit. Usually the freeway is a parking lot - no need to worry about a speeding ticket. ;-)
Note to self. "Always time my trips to miss the Houston rush hour traffic". :mrgreen: I suppose, given a choice, I will go with having my doors blown off over sitting in a traffic snarl.
On 290 thats before 5AM and after 8.00PM. Just wait until they really get started on construction... :banghead:
by Cedar Park Dad
Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:49 am
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Topic: Doing the Speed Limit and Being Abused For It!
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03Lightningrocks wrote:
VMI77 wrote:Just about every time I drive through Houston, doing the speed limit seems downright dangerous with all the other cars whizzing by.
Now that is funny to read. I experience the same thing every time I visit my son in Houston. I have no problem driving ten over. I do it all the time. In most cases it is usually just about the right speed to keep with the flow of traffic. In Houston they drive by me so fast I question if I am actually moving.
I work in Houston. Most of the time on the freeways I wish I could even make it to the speed limit. Usually the freeway is a parking lot - no need to worry about a speeding ticket. ;-)
by Cedar Park Dad
Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:14 pm
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Topic: Doing the Speed Limit and Being Abused For It!
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mojo84 wrote:In my mind, it's a matter of common courtesy to pull over onto the shoulder if available to give the folks as much room as possible to pass. I also do not believe I should try to enforce traffic laws by obstructing them even if I am going the speed limit.

I know moving over is very common, especially in West Texas. It is also typically appreciated and acknowledged by a friendly wave.
Maybe the two laners are better in West Texas. Here they go right into a ditch on either side and pulling off is an excellent way to end up in one. I am not putting myself in jeopardy because someone else can't control themselves.
by Cedar Park Dad
Thu Jan 23, 2014 12:56 pm
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Topic: Doing the Speed Limit and Being Abused For It!
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Re: Doing the Speed Limit and Being Abused For It!

Abraham wrote:Keith B,

Without I hope, not sounding argumentative, but trying to get a better grip on understanding: If I'm doing the speed limit, plus 2/3 miles an hour over, I'm obligated to get out of the way of speeders?

Somehow, this scenario sounds bizarre.
Its the argument of the reckless speeder and yes its bizarre. You only have to get over for an emergency vehicle. The argument will be that "slower traffic keeps right" but they forget that that only applies to those using the speed limit as the the law does not recognize lawbreakers. :smash:

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