Got raped today

[PrinceofWands]

Justify Selfish behavior? Where the fuck do you think we are? We're in AMERICA. What'd you think the America Dream is? Happiness for everyone else? People are fucking hilarious.

Our opinions differ. Or perhaps I'm just too good of a human being to understand your view.

 

[OverVolt]

I did 85 in a 55, I feel your pain.

To be fair, I was 1/4mile from my exit. I was one lane over planning to merge right (It was sunday with low traffic), when a guy in the right lane decided he wanted to be exactly where I was without a signal, and I had to merge left to avoid an accident. Now My exit was in less than 1/4mile and I didn't want to be late for work so I floored it around the 3 or 4 cars driving bumper to bumper in the middle lane thanks to the jackass.

Right as I was about to pass, a cop was there. lovely.

Out of sight of the near accident but just in sight of me speeding around them.

 

[zinfamous]

80 in a 55(it's put this low so cops can get moniez) and following too closely.

Both were bullshit(Especially following too closely). There were about 3 other guys in the vicinity as well who were all laserin' away. All well... Maybe I'll sell the car and move early up to Seattle if my insurance goes apeshit and if I can't win this one. New door opens... >_>

Oh, and the ticket is $600 all together. My butthole grew 3 sizes today.

80 in a 55. tailgating like a no-driving bitch.


you don't even deny it, just say that "they were out to get you."


fuck, whatever. you raped yourself. maybe you'll lose your license next time, and use the opportunity to bitch about being set up for it...

 

[kalrith]

"Don't do the crime if you can't do the time."

 

[kalrith]

I see a lot of people trying to justify themselves with this, but for the life of me I can't figure out how me driving at the limit puts anyone else at "serious risk". Please explain the mechanics of this.

It's the danger of traffic going at different speeds. Let's say that 90% of the traffic is going 55mph through a 35mph construction zone, and you're going 30mph just to be on the safe side; you're creating more of a risk than if you were going 55mph. People coming up behind you have to slow down, try to pass you, etc.

Now, I agree that if traffic is "flowing" at 80mph in a 55mph zone, then it would be a little far-fetched to say that you should be driving 80mph. However, I think it's safe to say that driving 65mph in such a situation would be safer than driving 55mph, because there would be less of a variance in speed between the different cars.

To sum it up, variance in speed contributes to accidents. Whether it's the fault of the grandpa driving the speed limit or everyone else driving 25 over, it's still an accident. Also, if you drive 65 when everyone's doing 80, it's not like you're going to get a ticket.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

It's a fucking 4 lane freeway you tool. If I was going 80 in the most right hand lane then maybe you'd have a point, but I was in the most far left lane and guess what? NO ONE WAS IN IT...

Whoops, maybe I got those backwards. XD Hehe.

WHO FVCKING CAREs. STFU. The speed limit on the 4-lane 101 and 4-lane I-880 are 55 when driving through SF and Oakland respectively. Now deal with it. It doesn't HAVE to be 65.

 

[Malfeas]

Please don't move to Seattle. I'm sure you would love Portland a thousand times better.

 

[zinfamous]

speeding in Oregon. wtf were you thinking?

could be worse.


could have been Virginia.

 

[nakedfrog]

I know what bad snow is, and it's fun anyway. Coming down so hard you can't see shit and there's so much you basically can't move.. Yeah, it's awesome actually. It only sucks because other people go like 2mph everywhere. I can walk faster to my destination than they drive half the time.

You are a toolbag of epic proportions.

 

[shortylickens]

could be worse.


could have been Virginia.

I'm in Virginia and it seems the cops dont care too much at all.
People go 20 over the limit on city streets, 30 over the limit on the highway.
They zip through lights that have been red for 3 seconds. They make more illegal than legal turns. To say nothing of mundane shit like not using signals or headlights when required, and that shit is pretty much the norm.
Also they love to park anyplace except where they are allowed.

I think the cops only care when someone gets killed and then they put on a show of looking helpful, for about a week. Then everyone forgets.

 

[PrinceofWands]

It's the danger of traffic going at different speeds. Let's say that 90% of the traffic is going 55mph through a 35mph construction zone, and you're going 30mph just to be on the safe side; you're creating more of a risk than if you were going 55mph. People coming up behind you have to slow down, try to pass you, etc.

Now, I agree that if traffic is "flowing" at 80mph in a 55mph zone, then it would be a little far-fetched to say that you should be driving 80mph. However, I think it's safe to say that driving 65mph in such a situation would be safer than driving 55mph, because there would be less of a variance in speed between the different cars.

To sum it up, variance in speed contributes to accidents. Whether it's the fault of the grandpa driving the speed limit or everyone else driving 25 over, it's still an accident. Also, if you drive 65 when everyone's doing 80, it's not like you're going to get a ticket.

I would like to agree with you, but that's only a valid argument if we have documented allowances for it under the law. In other words, I want it in writing that I CANNOT receive a ticket for doing it. Period. No lawyers required, no court arguments, nothing. Until then I'm not allowing the arrogance of others to increase my liability.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Nope. If it was, we'd have mass killings on an epic level.

i-205 is known for being a cop rape zone. They fucking get out there all the time. Unfortunately for me, I didn't realize Friday and Saturday nights were their best times...

Oh and I speed intentionally usually. Cruise control is fail. I'm tired of using cruise control because no matter what speed I put it at, there is some jackass who will fuck up the mojo.

So you were knowingly speeding through an area in which you knew the cops loved to stop people for speeding... and couldn't work out that they would love to do it on Fridays/Saturdays?

:facepalm:

 

[PlasmaBomb]

It's well worth holding out for the double cheeseburger... doing it for just a cheeseburger makes you look slutty...

 

[boomhower]

I'm in Virginia and it seems the cops dont care too much at all.
People go 20 over the limit on city streets, 30 over the limit on the highway.
They zip through lights that have been red for 3 seconds. They make more illegal than legal turns. To say nothing of mundane shit like not using signals or headlights when required, and that shit is pretty much the norm.
Also they love to park anyplace except where they are allowed.

I think the cops only care when someone gets killed and then they put on a show of looking helpful, for about a week. Then everyone forgets.

You just live in a relaxed area. A group of Virginia troopers pulled over a convoy of relief vehicle on the way back from Katrina, yes they were marked vehicles. 20MPH over or 80MPH is automatic reckless driving. Upon conviction you get to pay a $1050 fee to the DMV on top of your court fines. (The latter is obviously just for Virginia residence)

 

[onza]

Troll

 

[TwinsenTacquito]

You own a Honda, so you were following too closely. I don't care how far away the nearest car is, your brakes are SHIT.

 

[alkemyst]

You own a Honda, so you were following too closely. I don't care how far away the nearest car is, your brakes are SHIT.

those are like NASCAR brakes bro!

 

[MJinZ]

those are like NASCAR brakes bro!

Painted brakes are ricetastic. Actually, I don't know a single Honda that isn't a rice dish.

 

[alfa147x]

Painted brakes are ricetastic. Actually, I don't know a single Honda that isn't a rice dish.

The best one is when the drum brake covers are painted

 

[alkemyst]

The best one is when the drum break covers are painted

yeah those 'break covers'...

 

[SunnyD]

Guess I'm the more superior driver than you now, since I've never had a speeding ticket (18 years and counting).

 

[sao123]

learn to color inside the lines?

 

[alfa147x]

yeah those 'break covers'...

God damn morning, fixed.