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There is a law that will stop people driving at rediculously low speed limits - called obstruction of traffic - my mates grandmother got caught twice for it (60 in a 100 zone). they did not renew her licence next time around because it was clear she was incapable of driving at the same speed as traffic. what would have happenned if she needed to take a right turn on a busy double lane road? she would have changed to the outside lane but people travelling at 40km/hr quicker than her trying to overtake her would have probably cleaned her up. Difference of speed can cause accidents - it also counts for alot of traffic buildups during rush hours, which could also indirectly cause accidents as well. |
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Another note to point about all you lot that think doing 70klm in a 100klm should be off the road, what is your thought's on older/classic vehicle's and their owner's/driver's that like to get out and cruise in there historic machine's that obviously can not do the speed limit, or what would you say about an old bloke in a classic XK Falcon ute(for example) that he bought brand new and just like's to cruise at 70odd on the hwy, Do you think that he and his classic shouldn't be on the road HUH, ????????.
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There are some designated freeways in Victoria that go up to 110 km/hr which is 68.4 mph. However if you go even slightly over the 100 or 110 kph (68 mph) limit by 3 kmph (2mph), you are most likely to get fined by a speed camera . That is the stupidity we have over here. You are not even allowed to overtake safely!! I know in England if you are going at 70mph on the motorways, you are one of the slowest cars and most are passing at a somewhat faster speed. |
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I would have to agree with galaxy_xr8, some times i drive WELL under the speed limit, but I drive to the conditions of course, so if its foggy, evening/night/dawn, unknown road, dirt roads... there's a million reason to drive slower than the designated speed limit.
And as for the classic/veteran/vintage car comment, exactly right once again, some of these cars can have a top speed of 60km/h, and to have some jerk not realise that those cars can only got at the speed is just stupidity, but that is not the case here... As when it comes to overtaking if there is a car in front of you that is travelling behind the slower car, maybe its best to hang back for a while, to see if they are going to overtake the slower car in front of them first, and if they do overtake, wait a while to ensure they have given you a decent gap. Seriously not that hard.... On country roads you have to be extra careful, remember that there are things like farm machinery, tractors, trucks, and even livestock on the road, so take your time, and save everyone the heartache
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The real problem happens when drivers pull out without indicating for a sufficient time first. Also they pull out without looking, or, as I saw tonight coming home, pulling out knowing there was a car right next to them. The road rules are clear: Indicate first, and then pull out only when safe to pull out. |
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It's really just a matter of common courtesy and pateint's, it's not that hard.
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If you read the Vicroads guide to road rules, link: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrpdf...inginVicRR.pdf pages 55, 56 and 57, it in fact says to watch out for vehicles that may be overtaking yourself, before you commence to overtake the car in front. It mentions about the vehicle behind that may be wanting to pass you and the vehicle in front. There is no mention that this is not permitted. It also says to use your right indicator to let others know you are about to overtake. Given the information, surely the Rodeo would have been at fault. If you have evidence to the contrary, please supply this evidence, so I can then adjust my driving habits. |
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I had a dip**** taxi driver yesterday barely sitting on 80 in a 100 zone. I have never felt more endangered by going slower before in my life, cars are flogging it past with a 20-30 speed difference and people are doing crazy moves to avoid us as we come around bends and such. I put up with it for like 2 mins and gave this guy heaps and that if i was paying his fare he needs to go the speed limit and he proceeds to crap on that this is somehow safer than matching speeds with everyone else on a bone dry sunny day.
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Yeah, i was stuck behind someone doing 50mph on the A1 (the road from london to scotland) and a lorry was stuck next to her overtaking on a hill and it was the first time i really felt in danger from going to slow, but what are you suppoosed to do in that situation???
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In SA our speed limits are set at 110kmh in the country and the speed cameras are not so bad. They are set at 10% plus 3kmh, so in a 110 zone, a camera would be set at 124kmh. Ive actually been through a camera a few times doing 125 (on my speedo) but that is probably more like 122 or so as the speedos are a bit optimistic. Mine shows as 3km over according to my GPS unit.
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![]() One thing i didn't do even when we had 1 lane was hold up anyone, And the trucks were very appreciating when i moved way over and waved them past and not to hold them up. But what it does show is building up traffic on high speed roads can bring more danger, I believe if the police see a slow car they will pull them over.
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Isn't it illegal to do under a cetain amount on a freeway, like you can be fined for slowing under 80km in a 100 zone?
Fairly sure there is some penalty associated to slow driving.
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On the rare occasions when I've had car trouble's that have prevented me from driving at the speed limit on the highway I've pulled over when I can and let cars past even when I've had a trailer on. It's just pure ignorance not to. |
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its funny talking about overtaking more than one car at a time, my CFI EA would barely do that, no pick up at all... what annoys me though is when people are doing 80km/h in a 100 zone that turns into a 60 zone and are still doing 80km/h...
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Provoked how because you sit 30kmh under the limit then want to blue someone who has to overtake you and the other 10 cars youve caused to bank up because of such ignorence and lack of common courtesy?
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In this case with your hypothetical Roo {even leaving out all the other hypotheticals excuses youve added to this tread that didnt happen in the original post such as classic cars,etc} Why wouldnt you move over or wave them on etc and let them go and show a bit of courtesy if they want to get past you? Every post you have made is some crap hypothetical that didnt happen or what youd do which again reverts to the ignorance of its all about you and what youd do and whats best for you rather than everyone...There are other drivers on the road if you dont want to do the limit for any reason {Car,Roo,Classic Car etc} then respect others and move/pull over wouldnt you agree? Youd have your work cut out leaving people on the ground d in the city and drove so ignorant.
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5. Person in SV8 is a compete idiot. Trying to over take 2 cars at once. If there was an accident it was your fault. Patience is a virtue and ensures every one gets where they want to alive. Yes people going slow annoy us all, but there maybe a good reason for it. Sounds like you need to be off the road not on it acting like an idiot. |
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