re: Received a "Following too close" ticket

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I guess we interpreted this in different ways. I took this as the 99% of the time where merging traffic is trying to get on the highway going 45 while the rest is going 60+.

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While this is annoying, the point is still the same...the entering vehicle probably needs some room to be let into the interstate flow. If they aren't up to the correct speed on their own, that's a totally different piece of stupidity.

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f they aren't up to the correct speed on their own, that's a totally different piece of stupidity.

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Agreed

My great aunt who thankfully no longer drives firmly believes that merging traffic entering the interstate has the right-of-way. We’ve tried to convince her otherwise to no avail. It’s up to the drivers in the travel lanes to let her in.

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you think 5mph over the speed limit is enough to ride in the left lane? the PASSING/FAST lane? Right lane is for slower traffic. YOU are the slower traffic. Get in the right lane.

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As this scenario presents, if I am in the passing lane, with merging traffic to my right, and traveling 5-10mph over the limit then yes you are a dickhead.

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So. A driver moved over to show courtesy to other drivers and you then tailgated him and he's the dumbass?

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Have you posted yet that this violation, occurring in Virginia, would be a 30 day jail sentence?

Yea you deserved that and I hate drivers like you. No need to get all in my arse because you want to be speed racer you impatient frick.

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Be careful when passing as you approach an interchange. It pens the traffic in the right lane and can create problems with merging traffic.

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The one thing the 10-Eastbounders get right at 530 AM. Dem Plant boys may have trucknuts and jacked up 250s but most know how to drive.

I particularly like when there's a turnaround somewhere down the River. The Sunshine Bridge exit at Hwy 22 will have a half mile line of cars waiting to exit and EVERYONE is on the shoulder instead of blocking the right lane.
to these respectful smart motherfrickers.

Zipper merge bro.

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I will intentionally slow down when someone tailgates me.

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In many jurisdictions that is also illegal. "Aggressive driving" it's called.

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It's especially irritating when going 5-10 mph above the speed limit

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Tailgating isn't safe, granted, but your speed doesn't matter. If you are in the left lane, then either complete your pass or move over. Your speed has zero relevance, what matters is that you're blocking traffic.

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won't deny that I was tailgating

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What color is your Silverado?