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mariam0673
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yeah, I can't speak from experience...never driven a manual...I've just always heard people complain about how tough it is with traffic around here...but then again none of them rode in the HOV lanes [8D]
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Bob
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The topic of this thread is "Spring Break." It is Spring Break. I believe the traffic is just a bit lighter than usual (how about 40 percent?). Next week starting Tues.- welcome to reality.
And driving 80? I believe that is reckless driving, about 8 points (?) on your license and higher insurance. |
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bigmike
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actually, bob, go to the pet peeves topic and watch the movie. It explains all. And 80 in a 65 is NOT reckless, its merely speeding as reckless is 20+ mph over, not 15. Also, Reckless driving carries a maximum penalty of 6 points, $2000 fine, and up to a year in jail. BUT, 80 in a 65 is speeding, not reckless.
AND, a slug I picked up this morning recognized me, and hopefully she posts because she agreed that 80 is not that fast and acceptable speeds for the route we take at the time we take it. |
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Bob
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In Virginia, 80 mph is reckless driving. There is a special clause that states that 80 is always considered reckless, even in a 65. Call the VA state police if you dont believe it.
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bigmike
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I dont have to believe it, 100 is considered reckless regardless of the speed limit, 80 is not, it is STILL considered speeding in a 65 zone. And I will check the VA Code and quote it if you like...
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bigmike
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here ya go, I love working at a law firm:
"§ 46.2-862. Exceeding speed limit. A person shall be guilty of reckless driving who drives a motor vehicle on the highways in the Commonwealth (i) at a speed of twenty miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limit where the applicable speed limit is thirty miles per hour or less, (ii) at a speed of sixty miles per hour or more where the applicable maximum speed limit is thirty-five miles per hour, (iii) at a speed of twenty miles per hour or more in excess of the applicable maximum speed limits where the applicable maximum speed limit is forty miles per hour or more, or (iv) in excess of eighty miles per hour regardless of the applicable maximum speed limit." Notice it says in EXCESS of 80, so if I dont do 81, it is still considered speeding. :-) |
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bigmike
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BUT, mind you, read this carefully, IF 40 other cars are going the same speed, and they pull me over, thats profiling and they cant do that.
Want to continue the argument? |
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Bob
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Thanks for the code. It proves what I said.
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bigmike
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NO, you said 80 itself is reckless, its not, 81+ is. :-) Its too early to be bickering over this subject. Just watch the movie I made.
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ronin718
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It's not profiling if you're the one the radar gun happened to be locked on. I'm sure the boys in blue can't make out the color of your skin a mile down the road.
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