Wease Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 NOT speed? WTF? I mean, not speed excessively so that you get caught? Let me give you folks who have a lead foot some advice from a guy who knows a lot of cops: 10 over. Don't go anymore than 10 over, unless you are going through some little backwoods, BFE Ohio shithole. Then no more than 5 over. It's not that hard to go that "slow". I haven't had a speeding ticket in nearly 15 years of driving while following that simple rule. Anyone else not have a problem driving 10+ over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 I was going 88 Mph one day.. I saw some serious shit. Seriously. Yes.. WTF ? Slow the fuck down. What's the point of having speed limits when people just NOT obey them. Yes. I've gone over the speed limit several times in my life. I've had 9 points on my license when I was 18-19. I haven't had a ticket in 10 years.. let alone been pulled over.. at all. It's not rocket science. How much faster will you get there going 80 mph rather than 70? I've seen fuckers go 80 mph on 270 going to work. I'm going 70. Logic happens here.. traffic/slower cars. Ya know what? Me, taking my time, not speeding.. I end up passing them in the one lane as they're backed up with traffic.. So. You're not really going to get there faster (uneless NO one was on the road). Sure.. they might get a few cars ahead.. woopie. I generally stick with Seans rule. I go about 70-75 on 270 and roughly 5-10 mph over on the other streets. Never had a problem. ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted August 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Now, I have had two speeding tickets since I've been driving. 70 in a 55 (in my Dodge Omni when I was 19, like 70 in that car was possible ) and 88 in a 65 in my Formula four years ago. But, as you can see, I wasn't following my rule. The first ticket, I was a stupid 19 year old kid. The second, I was late for an appointment with my wife (picking up our wedding rings, actually) and decided to push the issue. I got caught. Now, the only time I travel faster than that is the odd street race. But in my part of town, the BMW's, Lexus, and Mercedes don't do that too often, so it's a rare occurence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Yeah, I haven't had a speeding ticket in a few years, and that one was from following someone. Not to say I haven't had a lot of close calls. Cruise control is your friends; use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 *knock on wood*.. ive only been driving for 5 years, so i have nothing on most of you guys, but i have gotten 2 when i was younger (35 in a school zone 20 when i was 16 y/o and 70 in a 55 when i was 18 y/o), but since then, i watch my speed for the most part...im not gonna say i dont speed, but for the most part, freeways/highways, MAX of about 75 (with my tires im actually doing about 72, so i feel safe) and anything under 50mph zones i do about 5-6 over. figure it this way...if i have a 150 mile drive to my grandmas in NE ohio, and i do 75mph, it will take me 2 hours...if i do 85, it will take me about 1:46 minutes...so i save 14 minutes and risk getting a ticket for 20 over, wreckless ops (which isnt 20 RO in ohio??). not to mention how much extra gas you're wasting to save yourself those 14 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 3 years this November. Drive 5 under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 3 years this November. Drive 5 under. 5 Under? So your the toolbag doing 60 on 270 in the passing lane that I have to flip off....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 I go 5, maybe 6 over at the most. Its just not worth it. Take it to the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 I'm 20 now and still have a clean record.. hell I still get my good driver's discount. But as soon as I get a ticket or something I'll get a double whammy with my insurance.. I guess that thought is what keeps me from speeding so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 I agree, I have passed MANY cops, in many states/cities at 72/73mph, no problems, but the closer you creep to 80, the harder it is to watch out for them. Even though when you maintain a constant speed of around 100mph for 6 straight hours, it saves some time, LOL. I was a passenger in the car and we were traveling with about 15 other cars, luckily no one got pulled over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar1647545494 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 I normally do about 5-7 over on the freeway. A lot depends on the area, but I try not to ever excessivly speed (unless the flow of traffic's going 10mph+, I'm doing 10mph over as well) I speed up at times to get around douche's that don't have a clue what they're doing, but yea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 No, I speed, and quite regularly. The tickets that I receive - and, quite rightly, deserve/earn - are what I like to consider a periodic fee for the privilege of driving over the speed limit. I know it's against the law, I chose to disobey it, and I am comfortable with the penalties that I receive because of my disobediance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 No, I speed, and quite regularly. The tickets that I receive - and, quite rightly, deserve/earn - are what I like to consider a periodic fee for the privilege of driving over the speed limit. I know it's against the law, I chose to disobey it, and I am comfortable with the penalties that I receive because of my disobediance. At least you understand the consequences of your actions and are fine with it, I like your outlook. I've heard several people use the same arguement for not displaying a front plate. I haven't been ticketed since I was 16, with the exception of a wreck i was in before I moved up here. I've never used a radar detector, but rather my intuition and common sense have saved my ass on more than one occasion. It also helps to drive something that cops don't seem to care about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 I usually just do 45 over at all times. Makes me feel like a hardass when you pass that unsuspecting mini van and everyone looks over to see if it is a car chase. Man, its fucking sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 My OHP buddy told me 7 over is his breaking point. Really 72mph is about as fast as you need to go. You want to drive faster, take it to the track (it really is fun). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 No, I speed, and quite regularly. The tickets that I receive - and, quite rightly, deserve/earn - are what I like to consider a periodic fee for the privilege of driving over the speed limit. I know it's against the law, I chose to disobey it, and I am comfortable with the penalties that I receive because of my disobediance. We have both said this before. Yet I don't recall ever reading a thread from you or I about getting a bogus ticket. The simple fact is, if you are going faster the the posted limit, you are speeding. The balance is there. For the most part we have all gotten away with the ones where we would have gotten in big trouble. If I get a ticket doing 80, knowing I have gone much faster on other occasions, I take it as win and pay up. It sucks, yet it's really not that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 5-10 over, and a good radar detector just so I know when they are looking. No tickets in almost 4 years. Yes, I still open it up once in a while, but I make sure there is no one around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 No, I speed, and quite regularly. The tickets that I receive - and, quite rightly, deserve/earn - are what I like to consider a periodic fee for the privilege of driving over the speed limit. I know it's against the law, I chose to disobey it, and I am comfortable with the penalties that I receive because of my disobediance. Ditto, but not the ones that I receive when I am obeying the law, hence my current situation. The fastest I've ever gone was about 90-100mph....over the posted limit. The fastest sustained speed was 110mph on I-80 going across nebraska, I still got passed. Aound here I've been making a concerted effort to obey the speed limit and let my record clear up. Which is why it pisses me off that I got this latest ticket. Apart fromt his, I dont remember my last speeding violation, its been a while. It used to happen every 3-6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Chuck Norris drives 100 over the limit at all times and has never received a ticket. True Story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Chuck Norris drives 100 over the limit at all times and has never received a ticket. True Story. I dont belive it is illegal to speed while traveling on foot. The semi he is pulling behind him could get a ticket though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Is it still considered street racing if you race against a Saturn on foot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 I dont belive it is illegal to speed while traveling on foot. The semi he is pulling behind him could get a ticket though. Neither Chuck Norris nor the semi are actually moving in that case; it's just an optical illusion. Instead, it's the Earth that is moving - being spun by Chuck Norris' feet - as though it is a large roller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Hell I speed as well and try to keep it no more than 10 over. Last ticket I got was 82 in a 65 but in my defence I was rushing to the hospital when Emerson was rushed in for emergency surgury. Other than that its not that I was trying to speed, was just not paying attention to how fast I was going. (I get one of these about every 2 to 3 years). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 I think it's unrealistic to drive the speed limit, or even 5 over. I made a concentrated effort to drive 65 on 270 on my way to work today. mind you the speed limit is 55. and i was being passed by everyone. It's just unrealistic and unfeasable to NOT speed. I'm usually smart on how much i speed, where and at what time (ie: if im the only car on the road) and its worked for me ever since i got my license. The few times i have gotten a ticket, ive either been distracted or the officer was hidden (behind a wall, twice now). That accounts for all 3 of my tickets in the 7 years ive been driving. I know some guys who get tickets every 6 months, and a good friend who got something crazy like 12 in a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 There is a difference going the speed limit and then going with the flow of traffic. I normally go with the traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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