How fast do you drive

[neoflex]

Just curious to see if I am the only one or I have just been lucky enough to be stuck behind slow @ss people lately and by lately I mean a few months or maybe I just have not adjusted to a slower lifestyle as I would be curious to hear your opinions and see if it varies by region.

[hammondc]

Depends on location. When I am traveling in South Texas, I commonly do 90 or so. There are very few cops--only border patrol. I am white in a company car, so I do not get bothered. Around town in S.A---at or below the speed limit because cops here are crazy.

[neoflex]

I fit into the 5-10 over most often but it seems lately I am always stuck behind the people perfectly comfortable doing at least 5-10 Under. It's kind of strange how often it happens lately. So I figured I would see what my fellow inmates do.

[Bunker]

I do about 30k a year and around here it is either bumper-to-bumper or you are doing 75 and getting passed by minivans full of kids.

I just did front brakes pads that I had previously done in June of 2009

[Lumpold]

I drive it like I stole it. But I drive a Merc Sprinter. So, driving it like I stole it generally means like any other White Van Man in the UK :D

[kelmac07]

Wife says "Too damn fast!!!" :r :r :r

[Lumpold]

I do about 30k a year and around here it is either bumper-to-bumper or you are doing 75 and getting passed by minivans full of kids.

I just did front brakes pads that I had previously done in June of 2009

Having driven Boston-Worcester-Boston earlier this year, I can attest to the crazy mom-in-minivan happenings in the general Boston area.

[Mugen910]

Slow and in the middle lane...I'm no crazy speed demon on the road.

[CasaDooley]

I usually keep it about 5 over the posted limits on highways and major thoroughfares but usually drive slower then posted in residential areas because I don't want to hit a kid.

[HK3-]

5-10 over the posted. We now have the radar machines on the side of the road that show your speed when you pass. I am going to see how fast I can pass it. :D

[neoflex]

Slow and in the middle lane...I'm no crazy speed demon on the road.
With the user name Mugen would have thought for sure you would have been in the "I drive it like I stole it category.:D

[ucla695]

I fit into the 5-10 over most often but it seems lately I am always stuck behind the people perfectly comfortable doing at least 5-10 Under. It's kind of strange how often it happens lately. So I figured I would see what my fellow inmates do.

That drives me insane!! :c I don't mind if people drive under the speed limit, just don't do it in the fast lane when there's open road in front of you!!

[Mugen910]

With the user name Mugen would have thought for sure you would have been in the "I drive it like I stole it category.:D

The name has nothing to do with cars...I drive a Volvo.

[yourchoice]

On the interstate, I'll go 8-12 mph over...depends how the flow of traffic is going.

Around town on the rural roads of South Jersey, I go pretty much the speed limit. They're generally pretty reasonable.

[RGD.]

Depends on where I am driving. On the interstates or 4 lane divided roads - 5 to 20 over and maybe even a tad more. In residential areas - right at the posted speed limit with no more than 1 or 2 over.


Ron

[neoflex]

I usually keep it about 5 over the posted limits on highways and major thoroughfares but usually drive slower then posted in residential areas because I don't want to hit a kid.

I'm the same way in residential areas. I probably should have specified main thoroughfares as I get pissed when I see people speeding through the neighborhood. Most of my neighbors probably think I am insane because when I see people speeding through the subdivision I am usually the one walking down to their house to give them an @ss chewing. We have way to many young kids in our neighborhood who run into the street without even thinking to look before stepping out so I know it's only a matter of time before one gets tagged. It's not fun trying to pull a kid out from the undercarriage of a car. Had to do it once when in the fire service back in NY and don't look forward to ever having to do it again.

[landhoney]

5-10 Over usually.....

But sometimes the Lotus makes certain demands of me...and I must comply. :r

[DPD6030]

Depends if I'm in my truck or at work ;)

[Gargoyle]

The general pace of the cars around me has a big part to play in my speed. I never want to be the fastest or the slowest... middle of the pack. 5-10 above is usually key on the back roads, maybe 5 above the speed limit on highways.

[Mugen910]

5-10 Over usually.....

But sometimes the Lotus makes certain demands of me...and I must comply. :r

Tsk Tsk Seth...

[Ashcan Bill]

Well, the factory sets the speed limiter to kick in at 141 mph..... :r

I generally drive 5-10 over with a radar detector on the dash.

As far as top end, I've only goosed it up over 120 once, and that wasn't really intentional. ;)

[neoflex]

5-10 Over usually.....

But sometimes the Lotus makes certain demands of me...and I must comply. :r

:r I know the feeling. When on the bike I find it tough to keep it less than 20 over. The other morning I blasted away from a light and had to stop at the next light only to realize a LEO was in the lane next to me. Very surprised he didn't pull me over as I deserved to be since I got on it way to hard but sometimes she just begs me to beat on her. Lately I have been really contemplating getting rid of it because I know it's just a matter of time before I really get bagged for either speeding or wreckless and the speeding ticket I will probably get will probably fall under the wreckless category anyway.

[hscmit]

with the flow, if I am the only car generally -9 over

[68TriShield]

Tough to answer with so many factors that come into play.
what I'm driving,my pickup or Buick-
what time it is-
where I am-

As a general rule,if the conditions permit; I will be honking down the road.
Keep in mind,I have had a CDL since I was 18.I am 52 now.
You might say I have a mile or two on the clock...

[gvarsity]

I try to drive safe for the conditions. On the freeway I usually try to keep 12-14 over the limit to avoid the big >15 miles over ticket. On sides streets and whatever it just really depends.

Around here we have some weird situations of big 3-4 lane one way roads that are technically "residential" and posted at 25 mph even though they are the major traffic arteries through the city. Those I'll sometimes be in the 40-50 mph range (and have people passing me) depending on conditions.

Strangely I feel the people rigidly at or below the speed limit are more dangerous than people driving fast because they become obstacles by not keeping up with the pace of traffic. The worst is slow people cruising in passing lanes. If you ever drive somewhere like the autobahn where the rigorously enforce lane discipline you can tell that distraction and carelessness are much more dangerous than speed by itself. Of course combined is just a recipe for tragedy.

[McSmokey]

Wife says "Too damn fast!!!" :r :r :r

Our wives must be related! :r :r

[thebayratt]

I've gotten too many speeding tickets and figured out that they are not worth it anymore. I guess I'm getting old. That and I've lost about 5 or 6 friends/schoolmates from auto accidents. I drive for a living and see how the fools drive, and I don't want to be a dead fool.
I used to be wide-ass open all the time. I even had a sticker on the back window that said "drive it like you stole it". I got rid of it, slowed down, and got a sticker that says "don't laugh... your daughter might be in here"

[Darrell]

Slow and in the middle lane...I'm no crazy speed demon on the road.

:tpd:

My GF says I drive like an old lady. I've been driving twelve years and have had ONE moving violation that entire time.

[LasciviousXXX]

Depends where I'm at and what I'm driving.

If I'm on the motorcycle:
5-10mph over on surface streets
10-15mph over on the freeways

If I'm in the car:
5 over on surface streets
10 over on the freeways

[MiamiE]

Radar detector is a must!

[Smokin Gator]

Highways 8-10 over. Local two lane roads I do the speed limit to 5 over.

[Mugen910]

:tpd:

My GF says I drive like an old lady. I've been driving twelve years and have had ONE moving violation that entire time.
You prob do :r
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[Darrell]

You prob do :r
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*shrugs*

I drive safe.

[688sonarmen]

In Norfolk you just go with the flow of traffic, which is usually 15+ over the speed limit or a dead stop

[shark]

I try to drive safe for the conditions. On the freeway I usually try to keep 12-14 over the limit to avoid the big >15 miles over ticket. On sides streets and whatever it just really depends.

Around here we have some weird situations of big 3-4 lane one way roads that are technically "residential" and posted at 25 mph even though they are the major traffic arteries through the city. Those I'll sometimes be in the 40-50 mph range (and have people passing me) depending on conditions.

Strangely I feel the people rigidly at or below the speed limit are more dangerous than people driving fast because they become obstacles by not keeping up with the pace of traffic. The worst is slow people cruising in passing lanes. If you ever drive somewhere like the autobahn where the rigorously enforce lane discipline you can tell that distraction and carelessness are much more dangerous than speed by itself. Of course combined is just a recipe for tragedy.


I agree. Lately I've been seeing a lot of people on my way home from work who go no more than 10 under the limit (4 lane divided highway), and always right alongside someone else in the right lane. Nobody in front of them for a good 1/4 mile or more, and a big cluster of people behind them trying to get around them. I can tell that many times these people are doing that intentionally because they tend to speed way up and block you in when you try to get around them.:td

[cort]

I have a driver so I have no idea.:D

[Eleven]

On the interstate highways if traffic allows I am going 80 in the 65 zones. Usually with heavy traffic on my normal routes, the flow of traffic is around 72-75.

I drive almost exclusively in Ohio, so its 65 everywhere. City streets I drive the speed limit.

[Sailchaser]

On the highways 1-5 over or with the flow of traffic,residential it's the speed limit But on the water it's a fast as the boat will go of course except in no wake zones(way to heavy of a fine:rlz)

[jmsremax]

I always drove the speed limit (past tense since I live in town now):noon








**grinch grin**

[BigFrank]

I tend to drive 5-10mph over the speed limit. But I usually just set the cruise control at 5 on the interstate. If I'm driving around town I just do the speed limit, plus I live 2 min away from one of the larger county police stations... The roads I travel to and from work and usually well stocked with Transit and State Police. Also, there are two speed camera set-ups on the same route...Tickets are said to be handed out to drivers going over 12mph over the posted limit. The kicker is they are in work zones so the fines double. Most of the interstate here is under heavy construction...

[MedicCook]

I am usually in the 5-10 area. My car usually won't go above 70 mph anyways. :r

[cle_smoker]

I'm usually pretty content to drive the speed limit. Must be the old age. :)

[Parshooter]

As fast as I can get away with. F the cops :banger;)

[Don Fernando]

Depends on location. When I am traveling in South Texas, I commonly do 90 or so. There are very few cops--only border patrol. I am white in a company car, so I do not get bothered. Around town in S.A---at or below the speed limit because cops here are crazy.

:tpd: on the first remark, not on the second part. For me it depends on the enviroment, in habitated area's I stick to the speed limit, or even below, especially when I see children or pets outside. On the highway or on roads out of habitated areas I will drive faster, usually 5% faster than allowed, as I wont get tickets then.

[357]

Surface streets usually 5 over, unless it is a large divided road. Interstate, usually 5-10 over, occasionally faster if the "need" arises. I do have one exception, I-696. The speed limit is 70 and it is not uncommon to have a steady flow of traffic passing you while you're going 80-85. The speed limit on that road is only a suggestion. I used to live just 1/4 mile off I-696 so I drove it a lot. Now I'm 50 miles away so, I don't drive on it much anymore.

BTW, radar detector is my friend.


Also, kids, residential areas I will drive under the speed limit. Especially when there are a lot of parked cars on the road where you can't see well.

[Wanger]

:tpd: on the first remark, not on the second part. For me it depends on the enviroment, in habitated area's I stick to the speed limit, or even below, especially when I see children or pets outside. On the highway or on roads out of habitated areas I will drive faster, usually 5% faster than allowed, as I wont get tickets then.

BULLSH*T!!!

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[Don Fernando]

that was on an empty highway, and I wasn't going 'like I stole it' fast, only 13 miles over the 65 speedlimit

[skullnrose]

I'm usually in the 5-10 over group. I do notice though when smoking a cigar and driving I drive slower.

[PeteSB75]

Well, here in CT the flow of traffic is either 50 city / 80 highway or 10 mph regardless of the limit. I usually try to stick to the 80th percentile, so I am slightly faster than most on the road, but not the fastest. So, if everyone else is going 80 in a 55, so am I.

[Dave128]

I'm generally in the 5-10 over the limit range, but when on a highway it could be more like 10-20 range.

I had a 95 v-8 t-bird that had a governor on it. It would cut out at 105mph.

[LooseCard]

5-10 over the posted. We now have the radar machines on the side of the road that show your speed when you pass. I am going to see how fast I can pass it. :D

Ahhhh.... I remember when my brother and his buddies found on in their town...
It was about a 1/4 mile from a stop sign. They decided to see how fast they could get their cars up to, by reading the sign.
Every one of them (brother included) received speeding tickets in the mail - one for him, two for him, two for him.. no, three for him, as the third was delivered with a summons.
My GF says I drive like an old lady. I've been driving twelve years and have had ONE moving violation that entire time.
My wife says the same to me.
Well, here in CT the flow of traffic is either 50 city / 80 highway or 10 mph regardless of the limit. I usually try to stick to the 80th percentile, so I am slightly faster than most on the road, but not the fastest. So, if everyone else is going 80 in a 55, so am I.

Same here! I'm a :mh that learned to drive 'CT style' over the last several years. I go with the traffic in the fast lane, unless it gets congested.
In CT, you can only leave one car-length between you and the person in front of you. Anything more, and somebody else claims that space.
I've also learned that the written law states that you cannot stay driving in the left-most lane, but the practiced rule is for CT residents to get on the highway and go directly into the left lane no matter how slow you drive (then again, most of the :mh I commute beside aren't any better).

[weasel]

Here on the Isle of Man there is no speed limit over the mountain! :tu

(there are a few other roads with no limits too!)

[hotreds]

Usually follow the flow. When I was a young 'un I used to have a bit of a lead foot, not anymore. Invariably I will meet the person who rushed past me at the next traffic light. I also hit a deer once, that really made me paranoid about driving at all in twilight conditions! The fine is also not worth it.

I did know a guy in college- a doctor- who drove close to 100 mph in his sports car to go the 250 miles to see his son play college football. He said any fine was worth paying to be able to get to the stadium quickly. He took me for a short ride once- it was kinda scary going at those speeds!

[akumushi]

I'm 5-10 on surface streets, and up to about 10 -20 on the highway (which is usually flow of traffic in Cali), although I do follow the speed limit on streets where I know there are often speed traps.

[sikk50]

Depends where I am. On the 101 I stick to the speed limit. On the I-5 10-15 over.

[IBQTEE1]

Well, I was only doing 10 over on the way to the Shack and I got pulled over. I blame BigVito's car for that. And for the record I did not get a speeding ticket!!

This is what I say to people I drive fast not stupid.

[MrsSledn]

In the neighborhood, the speed limit or a bit under. We have kids galore around here. Non residential, about 5 over. Highway, about 10 over or keep up with traffic.

With my age, I have grown LESS tolerant of those that drive under the speed limit. Regardless if my child is in the car with me or not. If it's 45 and the sun is shining, do 45 or 50. Not friggin 35 and then go even slower when you see I am trying to pass you.

Those people, annoy the crap out of me.

[Da Klugs]

Depends where I'm at and what I'm driving.

If I'm in the car:
5 over on surface streets
10 over on the freeways

:tpd::hy

[neoflex]

In the neighborhood, the speed limit or a bit under. We have kids galore around here. Non residential, about 5 over. Highway, about 10 over or keep up with traffic.

With my age, I have grown LESS tolerant of those that drive under the speed limit. Regardless if my child is in the car with me or not. If it's 45 and the sun is shining, do 45 or 50. Not friggin 35 and then go even slower when you see I am trying to pass you.

Those people, annoy the crap out of me.

I would be fine for them to slow down when I pass them. I usually get the aces that are doing 35 in a 45 so I go to pass them in a passing zone and than they want to play the game of speeding up to try and block me out. Those are they people that it takes all I have to keep myself from pulling them out of their car and beating the living piss out of them. Seriously they obviously don;t want to do the speed limit but get pissed when you want to pass them.

[gettysburgfreak]

Depends on location. When I am traveling in South Texas, I commonly do 90 or so. There are very few cops--only border patrol. I am white in a company car, so I do not get bothered. Around town in S.A---at or below the speed limit because cops here are crazy.


Thanks for the vehicle info :D Ill be sure to let the guys know. JK

[loki]

depends on the state. in pa 5 over, in va 7 over. on the interstate. around town flow of traffic or speed limit whichever is safer

[Cyclone]

On the highway, I'm usually 10-20 km/h over the limit ( 100km/h = 60mph ).

Around town, I try to stay bang on the limit but find myself drifting a tad higher on occasion.

Here in BC, they have implemented new laws: If you are caught going 40+km/h (25mph) over the limit, your car is automatically impounded for 1 week...
Plus, you get a minimum fine of $360
Plus, you get hit with an extra $320/year for 3 years when you renew your auto insurance. We have government controlled auto-insurance, so it is tightly integrated with the Motor Vehicles Branch that controls the laws, etc.

So that 40+ will, at a minimum, cost you around $1320. If your speeding ticket is higher, factor that in. Also factor in, the cost of having your car stored at a towing yard for a week.

I fully agree with these rules for a$$holes speeding in the city but on the highway, you really have to keep track of the posted speed limits... If there is a construction zone posted @ 80km/h and you hit it doing 120km/h, you are screwed if a cop is around.

Drinking and driving was also reduced to 0.05 at the same time... The rules are even more draconian if you are caught.

[St. Lou Stu]

I don't get passed much.:sh
:hy

[357]

On the highway, I'm usually 10-20 km/h over the limit ( 100km/h = 60mph ).

Around town, I try to stay bang on the limit but find myself drifting a tad higher on occasion.

Here in BC, they have implemented new laws: If you are caught going 40+km/h (25mph) over the limit, your car is automatically impounded for 1 week...
Plus, you get a minimum fine of $360
Plus, you get hit with an extra $320/year for 3 years when you renew your auto insurance. We have government controlled auto-insurance, so it is tightly integrated with the Motor Vehicles Branch that controls the laws, etc.

So that 40+ will, at a minimum, cost you around $1320. If your speeding ticket is higher, factor that in. Also factor in, the cost of having your car stored at a towing yard for a week.

I fully agree with these rules for a$$holes speeding in the city but on the highway, you really have to keep track of the posted speed limits... If there is a construction zone posted @ 80km/h and you hit it doing 120km/h, you are screwed if a cop is around.

Drinking and driving was also reduced to 0.05 at the same time... The rules are even more draconian if you are caught.

.05, man that is nothing....literally.

[replicant_argent]

I cannot confirm nor deny any habits of excessive forward motion at any instances at this time, per the suggestions of legal counsel.
Safe and alert driving is paramount, and it is better to be slightly aggressive in driving and passing at all times, with proper lane use and observation of road and traffic conditions.

:hy

[St. Lou Stu]

.05, man that is nothing....literally.

Yeah, that's baseline for me.

[shark]

depends on the state. in pa 5 over, in va 7 over. on the interstate. around town flow of traffic or speed limit whichever is safer
Last time I went through PA I saw signs along the Turnpike stating that they monitor speed by aircraft. :tf

[pektel]

.05, man that is nothing....literally.

Looking at a beer wrong will put you over that...

AS far as how fast I drive. I have my 2 little ones with me most of the time (one is 3 years and the other is 3 months old), so I drive right at the speed limit, or no faster than 5 over.

[bigswol2]

I drive a V8......any questions?

[357]

To qualify my .05, in Michigan if you have a concealed pistol license (CPL), the maximum BAC (when carrying) allowed is .02 which is often legally defined as "any detectable alcohol content".

[rizzle]

I'm usually chilling like a villian. -(P

[shilala]

Depends on where I am driving. On the interstates or 4 lane divided roads - 5 to 20 over and maybe even a tad more. In residential areas - right at the posted speed limit with no more than 1 or 2 over.


Ron
Same way, pretty much. I set my cruise at 10 miles over on the highway. In residential areas, at the speed limit or considerably lower depending on what's going on around me.

[Apoco]

Depending on where I am in town, 5-10 over.

If I'm on the interstate, it is usually 15-20 over (police officers are VERY understaffed here).

If I'm in Red Bank (15 speed cameras in about 10 square miles), then I'm doing 5 under with everyone else.
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[BluesGuy]

Looks like I'm the only old pokey ass...1 to 5 under...always in the slow lane though, does wonders for my gas mileage....more money for baccy.

[Cyclone]

Looking at a beer wrong will put you over that...



One of the local BOTL has a portable breathalyzer...

I can't speak to how accurate it is... but I had 3 x 12oz beers between 5pm and 9pm and blew .03

I weigh 194lb and am 6'1". I ate pizza during that time as well.

I typically will only have 2 beers when I go out to a herf.



As for driving with my 4 year old son... Some days he nags me that the cops are going to give me a ticket and other days he's egging me on: "Lightning McQueen, Daddy, Lightning McQueen!" :D

[LostAbbott]

speed limit laws are point less. on the interstate no one should be going over 30 in thick fog and black ice, but if it is sunny clear and dry why can't we go 100 or more? the basic speed rule should be in effect, and slow asses should drive in the right lane and leave the left lanes for those who want to pass and drive faster. speed laws are just as foolish as drunk driving laws. the focus should be on reckless drivers.

[cbsmokin]

My car don't know slow.

[Kyle Hunter]

These days I usually follow the limit in town and I am 7 over on the highways. This hasn't always been the case tho when I had my Supra or a running Bike . . they've both seen speeds that easily double limits many times.

I'm usually in the 5-10 over group. I do notice though when smoking a cigar and driving I drive slower.

I have noticed the same.

Last time I went through PA I saw signs along the Turnpike stating that they monitor speed by aircraft. :tf

Yep been boned by that on the bike once.

speed limit laws are point less. on the interstate no one should be going over 30 in thick fog and black ice, but if it is sunny clear and dry why can't we go 100 or more? the basic speed rule should be in effect, and slow asses should drive in the right lane and leave the left lanes for those who want to pass and drive faster. speed laws are just as foolish as drunk driving laws. the focus should be on reckless drivers.

Too many dumb people in the states for that and not a serious enough form driver's education.

[Cyclone]

Last time I went through PA I saw signs along the Turnpike stating that they monitor speed by aircraft. :tf

They do that here as well...

In the past 3 weeks, the RCMP Air 1 helicopter was instrumental in nailing 2 Hell's Angels and 2 crotch rocket riders.

The crotch rocket riders were clocked at 125 mph on the highway and 80+ mph in school zones! That was today!
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2010/10/14/bc-motorcycle-crash.html

All of them will have their rides seized for a minimum of 1 week and are getting nailed with >$1400 fines.

[icehog3]

80 MPH in a school zone? They should have their rides seized for a minimum of forever. :2

[Cyclone]

80 MPH in a school zone? They should have their rides seized for a minimum of forever. :2

Agreed... I would take their driver licenses forever as well...:td