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Personally I take pleasure in deliberately causing people to drive uncomfortably slow. They get so fucking mad it's hilarious. Probably wouldn't d it in the USA because nine times out of ten they're armed and will whack me.

So you're a troll in real life? Good to know.
 

BassBomb

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Personally I take pleasure in deliberately causing people to drive uncomfortably slow. They get so fucking mad it's hilarious. Probably wouldn't d it in the USA because nine times out of ten they're armed and will whack me.

I've done this, but by only going the speedlimit in the right lane when I am getting tailed... people get foaming its hilarious (its funny because I am usually still passing all the idiots going under the speed limit in the left lane...)
 

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And I will pass you in the brake down lane if I have to.
And I just might put you into that ditch ;)

You dipshits whine all you like, it changes nothing. Lobby to change the posted limits or STFU.

And those of you "hoping I" this, or "You are the problem." that. I already told you to go F yourselves. I do not give a flying monkey's ass what your perception of reality is, there are laws in place that define how to drive. Follow them or fuck off.
 

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And those of you "hoping I" this, or "You are the problem." that. I already told you to go F yourselves. I do not give a flying monkey's ass what your perception of reality is, there are laws in place that define how to drive. Follow them or fuck off.

Laws are for pussies. This is why I speed through school zones, don't stop at red lights, and drive drunk.
 

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Laws are for pussies. This is why I speed through school zones, don't stop at red lights, and drive drunk.
:awe:

It is amusing, because these fools get worked up just reading about it. Can you imagine how rabid they get in traffic? Forget whatever the law is, groups of drivers are allowed to make their own. And you had better damned well follow them. Fuck that. They say it is my way or the highway. But it is the highway, and isn't BK, so you still don't get to have it your way.
 

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And I just might put you into that ditch ;)

You dipshits whine all you like, it changes nothing. Lobby to change the posted limits or STFU.

And those of you "hoping I" this, or "You are the problem." that. I already told you to go F yourselves. I do not give a flying monkey's ass what your perception of reality is, there are laws in place that define how to drive. Follow them or fuck off.

And usually, one of the laws is that slower traffic must keep to the right. It doesn't say anything about speed limit, only that if you are going slower you must get over...
 

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And usually, one of the laws is that slower traffic must keep to the right. It doesn't say anything about speed limit, only that if you are going slower you must get over...
That is a brilliant lawyer like argument. But, there is another sign on the road that indicates the maximum speed allowed. Then there is another on some, that posts the minimum speed allowed. It is for those going under the posted speed limit, that the Slower Traffic sign applies to. This exempt of course. instances where there is no day time speed limit.

And the typical nit picking, internet tirade shat goes well with my popcorn ;)
 

DrunkenSano

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Nowhere does the sign say that it only applies to people going under the speed limit. The law is very clear, if you are not passing, you need to be in the right lane. So are you just being a hypocrite and choosing to follow whichever laws you please?
 

DAPUNISHER

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Nowhere does the sign say that it only applies to people going under the speed limit. The law is very clear, if you are not passing, you need to be in the right lane. So are you just being a hypocrite and choosing to follow whichever laws you please?
You are being obstinately obtuse. There is posted maximum speed allowed. Exceeding it can result in a speeding ticket. There is another sign that specifies the minimum speed allowed, should it be a faster moving road. At no time are either of these speeds invalidated by the slower traffic sign. Why? Because it is expected that the maximum speed will not be exceeded. However, since you can legally go 45 in that 65, the vehicle traveling 45 should stay right. This is not a difficult concept, and the nit picking is both expected and enjoyed. :awe:
 

DrunkenSano

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You're incorrect. I've gone over the speed limit passing with a state trooper behind me without getting a ticket. You are allowed to go over the speed limit over a short period of time if you are in the left lane passing before going back to the right lane and slowing down. So it isn't nitpicking, you are wrong.

Also, if you do go too slow on a highway, state troopers do pull you over to see what's wrong, are you impaired, obstructing traffic.

Seems like you either have no driving experience or you are just a terrible driver. Seems like the latter.
 

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And I just might put you into that ditch ;)

You dipshits whine all you like, it changes nothing. Lobby to change the posted limits or STFU.

And those of you "hoping I" this, or "You are the problem." that. I already told you to go F yourselves. I do not give a flying monkey's ass what your perception of reality is, there are laws in place that define how to drive. Follow them or fuck off.
Typical. Good to know your shit doesn't stink.

Are you also on the HOA board in your neighborhood?
 

ShawnD1

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Typical. Good to know your shit doesn't stink.

Are you also on the HOA board in your neighborhood?

I don't like the laws either. That's why I just ignore the ones I don't like. Would you believe some asshole made a law saying I can't have sex with 10 year old boys? Typical nazi bullshit. I just ignore that one.
 

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You're incorrect. I've gone over the speed limit passing with a state trooper behind me without getting a ticket. You are allowed to go over the speed limit over a short period of time if you are in the left lane passing before going back to the right lane and slowing down. So it isn't nitpicking, you are wrong.

Also, if you do go too slow on a highway, state troopers do pull you over to see what's wrong, are you impaired, obstructing traffic.

Seems like you either have no driving experience or you are just a terrible driver. Seems like the latter.
You are all over the place here. I specifically stated may get a ticket, not will. And your anecdote is hardly enough evidence to base a conclusion on anyways. So hell yeah you are nit picking.

I appreciate the ad homs though, I will take them and any others you want to post up. Let me break it down for you: You have one of those drivers you hate, feel free to vent. In traffic the most communication you are offered is a bird and mouthing obscenities. Here you can really communicate your hate and loathing, so don't miss you opportunity.
 

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I feel like this type of thread shows up every few weeks or so. Anyway, as everyone else has said before, drive right, pass left. The only exceptions are left exits and what not. On 4 lane non-highways, its not quite so simple as there are many more left turns to take, and sometimes the right lane is constantly filled with people coming out of parking lots/etc, and its just safer to cruise in the left lane. But in general, stay right.

Oh, and don't ever pass on the right if you can reasonably pass on the left. Just a couple weeks ago I was in middle of three lanes, and two people come up behind me, one passes on the left, one passes on the right. They then speed up, and merge back into the center lane, almost hitting each other, and then swerve back into their respective lanes. I'm just glad they didn't cause a wreck right in front of me.
DON'T PASS ON THE RIGHT, and if you do, be especially alert when going back into the previous lane, as people aren't expecting you there.
(note: I was justified in my middle lane driving as I had just recently passed someone in the far right lane. The people behind me were not interested in giving me any time to get back into the far right lane)
 

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Typical. Good to know your shit doesn't stink.

Are you also on the HOA board in your neighborhood?
Not bad, but the HOA line was weak.

I would never do such a thing, someone could be killed. Just pointing out for the aggressive, threatening, dude, that there are potential ramifications for such aggressive driving behavior. And the seemingly meek and mild driver in front of you is capable of losing it as well.

But hey, you seem pissed off, feel free to really bust my chops if you feel the need. You have to have better vitriolic stuff than that. After all, it is not as though you have to man up on the intertubes, the way you would IRL.
 

DrunkenSano

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You are all over the place here. I specifically stated may get a ticket, not will. And your anecdote is hardly enough evidence to base a conclusion on anyways. So hell yeah you are nit picking.

I appreciate the ad homs though, I will take them and any others you want to post up. Let me break it down for you: You have one of those drivers you hate, feel free to vent. In traffic the most communication you are offered is a bird and mouthing obscenities. Here you can really communicate your hate and loathing, so don't miss you opportunity.

Keep back tracking, it's obvious you are wrong in the interpretation of when to stay in the right lane on a highway. You're just either too prideful or ignorant to admit it. If you are not passing, you stay in the right lane, whether you're going 20 mph under the limit, at the limit, or over the limit. Anything else and you are wrong, there are no small print saying only if you go slow or only if you drive a pink car. You should just accept it.
 

MrPickins

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That is a brilliant lawyer like argument. But, there is another sign on the road that indicates the maximum speed allowed. Then there is another on some, that posts the minimum speed allowed. It is for those going under the posted speed limit, that the Slower Traffic sign applies to. This exempt of course. instances where there is no day time speed limit.

And the typical nit picking, internet tirade shat goes well with my popcorn ;)

I'm not really nit-picking, only stating what the law says.

The whole point of moving over even if you are doing the speed limit is that people are impatient assholes, and will jockey for position trying to get around you. This makes traffic more dangerous for everyone.

The simple solution is to move over (when possible), not to passive-aggressively block the passing lane because you feel that the current speed is sufficient. It's called "driving defensively".
 

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Keep back tracking, it's obvious you are wrong in the interpretation of when to stay in the right lane on a highway. You're just either too prideful or ignorant to admit it. If you are not passing, you stay in the right lane, whether you're going 20 mph under the limit, at the limit, or over the limit. Anything else and you are wrong, there are no small print saying only if you go slow or only if you drive a pink car. You should just accept it.
You were questioning my being in the left lane under any other circumstances other than passing, and not the point about slower traffic?

I was engaged in a discussion concerning the actual posted sign, "Slower traffic keep right" when you engaged me. So, my apologies if I failed to address your point of contention, it is indeed my bad in that case.
 

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I'm not really nit-picking, only stating what the law says.

The whole point of moving over even if you are doing the speed limit is that people are impatient assholes, and will jockey for position trying to get around you. This makes traffic more dangerous for everyone.

The simple solution is to move over (when possible), not to passive-aggressively block the passing lane because you feel that the current speed is sufficient. It's called "driving defensively".
Look, I'm not Mike, I do not do it for shits and giggles. If I am in the left lane, I feel I need to be there at that point in my journey. I probably have a turn coming up with-in the next mile or so that requires I be there, and traffic is thick. If you happen to come flying up on my ass during this period, enjoy the draft, because I am staying there till I reach my departure point.

Thanks for being reasonable and civil in your reply, it goes a long way.
 

Mike Gayner

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I'm not really nit-picking, only stating what the law says.

The whole point of moving over even if you are doing the speed limit is that people are impatient assholes, and will jockey for position trying to get around you. This makes traffic more dangerous for everyone.

The simple solution is to move over (when possible), not to passive-aggressively block the passing lane because you feel that the current speed is sufficient. It's called "driving defensively".

No, the simple solution is for people to cal the fuck down and not be in such a hurry all the time.
 

MrPickins

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Look, I'm not Mike, I do not do it for shits and giggles. If I am in the left lane, I feel I need to be there at that point in my journey. I probably have a turn coming up with-in the next mile or so that requires I be there, and traffic is thick. If you happen to come flying up on my ass during this period, enjoy the draft, because I am staying there till I reach my departure point.

Thanks for being reasonable and civil in your reply, it goes a long way.

Unlike some others, I'm not in a rage about this. :p

And I definitely feel that people have a right to the left lane if they have a left exit coming up soon. My beef is with people who clog up the left lane going at or below the speed limit when there is no reason for them to be there.

I see it all too often on I35 (one of its most dangerous stretches). You'll have a line of cars 1/4 to 1/2 mile long trying to get around one person going slow. They'll skip from lane to lane trying to pass the slow-poke on the right, which causes all number of other problems that could have been avoided had one person just yielded the fast lane.
 
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DrunkenSano

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You were questioning my being in the left lane under any other circumstances other than passing, and not the point about slower traffic?

I was engaged in a discussion concerning the actual posted sign, "Slower traffic keep right" when you engaged me. So, my apologies if I failed to address your point of contention, it is indeed my bad in that case.

Yes, mainly this sign that I usually see while driving.

I see this one more often

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I have no issues with people who use the left lane correctly, even if they are not speeding. As long as they are there to pass or on rare occasions on a highway, make an exit on the left, then that is fine. By passing, I mean in a timely fashion, not going 1 mph faster than the guy on the right to "pass" him.

Mainly because in my opinion, the safest environment to drive is to go with the flow of traffic. When traffic is flowing smoothly without obstructions, then it is a controlled pace, which may end up being over the speed limit. When one person blocks the passing lane, it creates an obstruction, which is a danger to other drivers.

I had assumed you were one of those who felt that they were correct, no matter which lane they drove, as long as they are following the speed limit. Since I am mistaken, we were agreeing on different issues then.
 

MrPickins

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No, the simple solution is for people to cal the fuck down and not be in such a hurry all the time.

Yeah, because people are surely going to do that...

This is the real world. You have to account for a-holes, and not by acting like one yourself.

Mainly because in my opinion, the safest environment to drive is to go with the flow of traffic. When traffic is flowing smoothly without obstructions, then it is a controlled pace, which may end up being over the speed limit. When one person blocks the passing lane, it creates an obstruction, which is a danger to other drivers..

Exacty. :thumbsup:
 

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No, the simple solution is for people to calm the fuck down and not be in such a hurry all the time.
That is way too much to ask though. They are entitled to group together on the highway, and decide what the proper flow of traffic is, not local, state, or federal laws.

I read one post that ignores completely, any argument that might involve improved fuel efficiency having anything to do with posted limits (true or not) on highways. No, it is just because they were set back when Fred was still getting around because of his feet.
 

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In Texas it is the law. Can receive a ticket for left-lane driving.
it's the law in europe too.

If you're driving a 40 t truck (max 80 km/h), why would you want to travel on left lane?
you're just obstructing traffic. It's meant to people that go faster, but if no one is on the right anymore even them have to go to the right lane again.