Started By
Message

re: Received a "Following too close" ticket

Posted on 2/20/18 at 10:35 pm to
Posted by PiscesTiger
Concrete, WA
Member since Feb 2004
53696 posts
Posted on 2/20/18 at 10:35 pm to
You sound like a baw on Bluebonnet.
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
49636 posts
Posted on 2/20/18 at 11:58 pm to
Yes, it will go on your record and if you intentionally remained too close, you deserved the citation. Someone else’s ignorance doesn’t absolve your ignorance.

I don’t understand the need of some idiots to make a statement in the road putting others in danger. Ego issues. Get over it and drive safely.
Posted by BigOrangeBri
Nashville- 4th & 19
Member since Jul 2012
12858 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 12:21 am to
quote:

Pulling into a lane in front of cars where traffic is flowing 10 mph faster than you are is more dangerous than moving over to let cars merge. The merging cars can slow down or speed up much easier than a car driving 75 in the passing lane.



The difference being that the people merging aren't breaking the law. If its a 65 and you're going 75-80 in a merging area then you're the danger. Maybe slow down a bit realizing that this is an area with a merge and there may be drivers getting over in courtesy of those merging.

You know, like an adult with a brain, common sense, and just a touch of situational awareness
Posted by Babble
Member since Jan 2018
895 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 1:02 am to
If you're in the passing lane, speed or get in the other lane. Don't be a fricking a-hole who holds up the rest of traffic.

It's fine if you want to drive the speed limit, but when you take it upon yourself to try and dictate how the rest of the traffic should operate you're creating a dangerous situation for yourself and other drivers.

Just let aggressive drivers drive pass you. Dont be a petty bitch and slow down in a lane that you're only supposed to be passing other cars in the first place.
This post was edited on 2/21/18 at 1:04 am
Posted by AUsteriskPride
Albuquerque, NM
Member since Feb 2011
18385 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 4:02 am to
quote:

I was in the passing lane making a pass when a vehicle moved over to the passing lane to let cars on the interstate (dumbass)


So what they're supposed to do?
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124694 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 4:04 am to
Please quit putting other people’s lives at risk. I beg you
Posted by SamuelClemens
Earth
Member since Feb 2015
11727 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 4:16 am to
quote:

expired break tag.


I've been gone from LA too long. What's a break tag? License plate registration sticker?
Posted by TigerstuckinMS
Member since Nov 2005
33687 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 7:19 am to
quote:

Clever can't wait to pay it. I'm giving back to my community and helping to grow the economy. Maybe with enough growth you and your limited education can find meaningful work.


I hold a professional license and two degrees. Do you know what I don't hold, though? A citation that proves I cannot follow simple instructions like "don't follow too closely".

I wouldn't be throwing education and intelligence stones if I were you.
This post was edited on 2/21/18 at 7:21 am
Posted by jeffsdad
Member since Mar 2007
25357 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 7:29 am to
that wasn't just south of alexandria was it?
Posted by Jester
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
34717 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 7:31 am to
quote:

If you were tailgating me I would first spray the windshield wipers to let you know you were passing me off.


That's how I roll.
Posted by Placebeaux
Bobby Fischer Fan Club President
Member since Jun 2008
51852 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 7:31 am to
The driver in the right lane that moved to the left lane for cars entering the interstate should be ticketed
Posted by Jester
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
34717 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 7:32 am to
quote:

The merging cars can slow down or speed up much easier than a car driving 75 in the passing lane.


This is just patently false. Do you even physics, bro?
Posted by BigOrangeBri
Nashville- 4th & 19
Member since Jul 2012
12858 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 7:37 am to
quote:

Do you even physics, bro?


Do you even know how to quote, bro?
Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
74900 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 7:38 am to
A brake tag is an annual inspection sticker.
A break tag is the sticker they stick on your car when you break down.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
24325 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 7:52 am to
quote:

So if there's someone in the left lane going 70 in a 60 with someone on their arse, should a cop ticket them for speeding or going too slow in the left lane?



If they are doing 60 in a passing lane, then they are not passing.
Posted by LordSaintly
Member since Dec 2005
43342 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 8:06 am to
quote:

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.


Being in the fast lane doesn’t mean you can speed.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
61732 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 8:15 am to
quote:

MPH. I won't deny that I was tailgating
you showed that bastard
Posted by Placebeaux
Bobby Fischer Fan Club President
Member since Jun 2008
51852 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 8:30 am to
Cars merging have to adjust/yield to traffic not the cars already on the road.
Posted by cassopher
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2010
814 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 8:34 am to
To update I talked to a friend who is a LEO who knows said officer. Said ticket won't affect driving record as long as no other violations happen in a year's time. Officer also said he "would" have ticketed the other driver had I not been tailgating. I'll take my lick it's not a big deal to pay the fine....I was driving wreckless and being an a-hole.
Posted by whoisnickdoobs
Lafayette
Member since Apr 2012
9352 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 8:43 am to
quote:

Lucky he didn't brake check you.......then you'd be fighting in court over a wreck.....get sued.....etc., etc., etc......


You tailgating frickers need a good arse whipping.....


I brake checked the frick outta somebody a few weeks ago going like 78. My girlfriend almost lost her shite. Dude deserved it, but in hindsight I regret doing it. He swerved like a motherfricker to avoid hitting me with his truck. Could have been real bad.
first pageprev pagePage 6 of 7Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram