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re: People who tailgate you for doing the posted speed in a school zone

Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:20 am to
Posted by Agforlife
Somewhere in the Brazos Valley
Member since Nov 2012
20102 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:20 am to
I take my foot of the gas and just idle when this happens.
This post was edited on 1/8/16 at 9:21 am
Posted by PearlJam
NotBeardEaves
Member since Aug 2014
13908 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:21 am to
Why? Also, that isn't idling.
This post was edited on 1/8/16 at 9:22 am
Posted by Boudreaux35
BR
Member since Sep 2007
22147 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:22 am to
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You should brake check em.


This! And then when they tap your bumper, "Get Gordon" and get paid!
Posted by NYCAuburn
TD Platinum Membership/SECr Sheriff
Member since Feb 2011
57003 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:23 am to
quote:

Why do people think there is a "fast lane" on a city street?


The law in Georgia is if there are two lanes and you are not turning left and someone comes up behind you, you must get over. highway or city street
Posted by mauser
Orange Beach
Member since Nov 2008
22972 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:24 am to
I hate tailgaters. I slow it down.
Posted by Agforlife
Somewhere in the Brazos Valley
Member since Nov 2012
20102 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:24 am to
quote:

Why? Also, that isn't idling.




Because I can, and if my engine is only turning 750 rpms it's idling.
Posted by PearlJam
NotBeardEaves
Member since Aug 2014
13908 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:24 am to
quote:

Why do people think there is a "fast lane" on a city street?
Who cares if there is a designated "fast lane?" Quit taking it as a sign of disrespect that someone wants to go faster than you and move out of the way if practical to do so.
Posted by PearlJam
NotBeardEaves
Member since Aug 2014
13908 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:27 am to
quote:

Because I can
The are a lot of things you can do that you choose not to do. My simple question was why you "idle" in this situation. "Because I can" isn't a legitimate response. It's as childish and petulant as your "idling."
Posted by mouton
Savannah,Ga
Member since Aug 2006
28276 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:35 am to
quote:

The law in Georgia is if there are two lanes and you are not turning left and someone comes up behind you, you must get over. highway or city street


You have a link for that?
Posted by RealityTiger
Geismar, LA
Member since Jan 2010
20474 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:35 am to
How about neither one of us owns the road and if I want to go the speed limit, you making love to my rear bumper with your car is not going to persuade me otherwise. And if I have to brake suddenly and you hit me due to being a jackass, I'm going to be livid, to say the least.
Posted by mouton
Savannah,Ga
Member since Aug 2006
28276 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:40 am to
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Who cares if there is a designated "fast lane?" Quit taking it as a sign of disrespect that someone wants to go faster than you and move out of the way if practical to do so.


I don't take it as such. I just view people that fly up and ride your arse not knowing if you have to turn ahead as idiots. They just feel you should get out of their way.
This post was edited on 1/8/16 at 9:44 am
Posted by Orphan
south of nowhere
Member since Aug 2008
952 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:44 am to
I am never in a hurry, so I do 5 mph under posted limit. Tail me and I will go slower.

You can curse me, show me the finger, what ever.......my day will not change because you couldn't leave a few minutes earlier to have a safe drive.
Posted by PearlJam
NotBeardEaves
Member since Aug 2014
13908 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:46 am to
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They just feel you should get out of their way.
Who cares what they feel? Get out of their way if practical and continue on in a reasonable manner if not. It's pretty simple and doesn't require anger or passive aggressive techniques.
Posted by mouton
Savannah,Ga
Member since Aug 2006
28276 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:47 am to
People that tailgate, weave in and out of traffic etc are giant douchebags. I honestly think they are insecure and it makes them feel like some kind of badass or something. Plus how much time do they really save getting to their destination? A minute or two? Idiots.
Posted by NYCAuburn
TD Platinum Membership/SECr Sheriff
Member since Feb 2011
57003 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:50 am to
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You have a link for that?


even better the law in its own words

quote:

Impeding traffic flow; minimum speed in left-hand lanes


(a)(1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation.

(2) On roads, streets, or highways with two or more lanes allowing for movement in the same direction, no person shall continue to operate a motor vehicle in the most left-hand lane at less than the maximum lawful speed limit once such person knows or should reasonably know that he is being overtaken in such lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed, except when such motor vehicle is preparing for a left turn.


sorry it was slightly amended to take out the lawful speed

quote:

(c) Upon roads, streets, or highways with two or more lanes allowing for movement in the
28 same direction, no person shall continue to operate a motor vehicle in the passing lane once
29 such person knows or should reasonably know that he or she is being overtaken in such
30 lane from the rear by a motor vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed. For purposes of
31 this Code section, 'passing lane' means the most left-hand lane other than a high occupancy
32 vehicle lane
This post was edited on 1/8/16 at 9:54 am
Posted by GetCocky11
Calgary, AB
Member since Oct 2012
52128 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:51 am to
quote:

I am never in a hurry, so I do 5 mph under posted limit.


I drive on single lane roads (with double yellow) most of my day. People like you frustrate me.
Posted by RealityTiger
Geismar, LA
Member since Jan 2010
20474 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:52 am to
One that keeps happening to me is during rush hour when there are tanker trucks in the right lane and cars in front of me in the left lane. And sure as shite, some jerkoff is going to ride my arse as though I need to get out of his way even though neither one of us is going anywhere.
Posted by CoachDon
Louisville
Member since Sep 2014
12409 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:53 am to
In KY speeding through school zone is a double fine.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
82072 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:54 am to
in belle meade, if you are in the left lane and you're not turning or passing on belle meade boulevard, they will ticket you at $110.

AND THEY DO WITH RECKLESS ABANDON

Posted by HebertFest08
The Coast
Member since Aug 2008
6402 posts
Posted on 1/8/16 at 9:54 am to
I got cussed out by some fat bitch in a maroon Honda Accord the other day b/c of this. I do 20 in the 20mph school zone. I don't even have kids....

I gave the bitch a thumbs up
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