Blockers in left lane....have a ticket.

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Thank you very very much.

I read your post twice and thought, 'there's a word missin'.' 'That's what is throwin' me off.'

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Well, I don't drive the way I do to monitor or limit the people behind me. However, if you're going to ride my bumper in an effort to push me, I might be inclined to slow down. If you're going to try to send me a message, I might have something to say in return. All I ask is for some patience from folks.






Like that'll ever happen

'.....I reach into the glovebox; flip a switch; slam on the brakes and cash a check.' - R. Biggins - Wings

 

[MMDad]

okay, are we going to have a conversation of common sense or just make it up as we go along.

There are speed on our roads. The requirement, by law, is to stay at or below that LIMIT. It's not rocket science.

We also have cops that we pay way too much taxes to maintain. How about letting them enfoce the laws and stop playing junior enforcer?

 

[bilbur]

Well, I don't drive the way I do to monitor or limit the people behind me. However, if you're going to ride my bumper in an effort to push me, I might be inclined to slow down. If you're going to try to send me a message, I might have something to say in return. All I ask is for some patience from folks.






Like that'll ever happen

I am a courteous driver all around. I don't care if you are doing 10mph under the speed limit in the left lane I still will not tailgate anyone. It does not stop me from getting mad about it though. Here is a link to the current laws about left lane travel. MD is one of the most lenient states unfortunately.

 

[Sweet 16]

I am failing to see why she got a ticket. She did not break any laws. The posted speed limit is a maximum, not minimum. Also, it is not a passing lane. I specifically asked a cop this when I heard someone go off at a grocery store about "the ##### who wouldn't go above 60 in the passing lane". It is merely a second lane, not a passing or fast lane. People should not have to choose a lane to travel in to accomodate those who want to break traffic laws, in my honest opinion. If you want to speed, find your way around those that want to drive safely.

From the Maryland Drivers Manual (p. 10):

Generally, you should keep your vehicle to the right of the center of the roadway, unless you are passing another vehicle going in the same direction, there is a traffic signal designating it is okay to do so, or there is an obstruction that makes it necessary to safely adjust your position.

From Maryland Transportation Code:

TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 21. VEHICLE LAWS -- RULES OF THE ROAD
SUBTITLE 3. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY; OVERTAKING AND PASSING; USE OF ROADWAY

Md. TRANSPORTATION Code Ann. § 21-301 (2012)​

§ 21-301. Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions

(a) General rule. -- On every roadway that is wide enough, a vehicle shall be driven on the right half of the roadway, except:

(1) While overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction, under the rules governing this movement;.....

(b) Special rule for slow-moving traffic. -- On every roadway, except while overtaking and passing another vehicle going in the same direction or when preparing for a lawful left turn, any vehicle going 10 miles an hour or more below the applicable maximum speed limit or, if any existing conditions reasonably require a speed below that of the applicable maximum, at less than the normal speed of traffic under these conditions, shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

While (b) doesn't address traveling in the left lane at or above speed but below the speed of other traffic in that lane, it is -or should be- common sense and common courtesy to move over for faster traffic, regardless of speed. It is the job of law enforcement to regulate traffic, not ours.

 

[sockgirl77]

I am a courtious driver all around. I don't care if you are doing 10mph under the speed limit in the left lane I still will not tailgate anyone. It does not stop me from getting mad about it though. Here is a link to the current laws about left lane travel. MD is one of the most lienient states unfortunatly.

Because they do not see a reason to make laws to accomodate people breaking the law?

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

From the Maryland Drivers Manual (p. 10):


From Maryland Transportation Code:


While (b) doesn't address traveling in the left lane at or above speed but below the speed of other traffic in that lane, it is -or should be- common sense and common courtesy to move over for faster traffic, regardless of speed. It is the job of law enforcement to regulate traffic, not ours.

This is true, but you don't often see tickets being handed out around here; not for 'exceeding the posted speed limit' anyway.

 

[sockgirl77]

From the Maryland Drivers Manual (p. 10):

Generally, you should keep your vehicle to the right of the center of the roadway, unless you are passing another vehicle going in the same direction, there is a traffic signal designating it is okay to do so, or there is an obstruction that makes it necessary to safely adjust your position.

I believe that this is referring to going over the center line, not about staying in the left lane.

 

[emiloch]

Having recently been in a car accident because of someone tailgating and speeding behind me, I don't have any sympathy for speeders. Until some of you are the victims of a car accident or lose a loved one, you will continue to think it is okay. We'll see how fast you change your tune then.

 

[Gilligan]

Because they do not see a reason to make laws to accomodate people breaking the law?

Because so many other states have moved faster than MD to improve road safety and have enacted "stay left/no passing on the right" laws?

 

[sockgirl77]

Because so many other states have moved faster than MD to improve road safety and have enacted "stay left/no passing on the right" laws?

I do not care about other states' laws. I care about MD's laws. I agree with this law. People just need to slow the #### down.

 

[mAlice]

Tailgate me on a two lane road when Im doing the speed limit, and, you think I should find a shoulder, pull over and let people buy?

I about pooed myself lauging at that one.
how about this.
tailgate me on a 2 lane road like,, oh lets say 214 as Im heading home, and watch how fast I start to slow down at every damn driveway to make it look like Im lost and searching for an address.

All bets are off if someone is being a jackass, and I'll be the first to admit that I'll reduce my speed for those special asshats. That said, I have pulled of the road to let a line of traffic by in the past. I don't recall why, only that I did it.

 

[mAlice]

okay, are we going to have a conversation of common sense or just make it up as we go along.

There are speed on our roads. The requirement, by law, is to stay at or below that LIMIT. It's not rocket science.

I thought it was a pretty good analogy.

 

[bilbur]

Because they do not see a reason to make laws to accomodate people breaking the law?

But the fact is the slow driver in the left lane does not know the situation of the person that is trying to get around them. Maybe they got a call that a water pipe broke in their house, they are trying to make a meeting that traffic made them late for, or they have a bathroom situation (which is the worst) and they are trying to get someplace where they can relieve the pain. There are some situations that require a person to go over the speed limit. So by driving the speed limit or under in the left lane these people are saying I don't care what your situation is I am going to do what suits me.

 

[mAlice]

This is true, but you don't often see tickets being handed out around here; not for 'exceeding the posted speed limit' anyway.

I see people pulled over all the time. I doubt they're pulling people over for a friendly chat.

 

[PsyOps]

I read your post twice and thought, 'there's a word missin'.' 'That's what is throwin' me off.'

I like to thake you mink.

 

[sockgirl77]

But the fact is the slow driver in the left lane does not know the situation of the person that is trying to get around them. Maybe they got a call that a water pipe broke in their house, they are trying to make a meeting that traffic made them lat for, or they have a bathroom situation (which is the worst) and they are trying to get someplace where they can relieve the pain. There are some situations that require a person to go over the speed limit. So by driving the speed limit or under in the left lane these people are saying I don't care what your situation is I am going to do what suits me.

That person can wait until there's a spot in the right lane to go around the driver that is not speeding. If they are rushing to the hospital or such they can flash their lights and/or beep their horn.

 

[PsyOps]

We also have cops that we pay way too much taxes to maintain. How about letting them enfoce the laws and stop playing junior enforcer?

I only enforce the law to one person and one person only; and that's me. If you happen to be behind me, then I guess I'm just helping you out.

 

[MMDad]

Tailgate me on a two lane road when Im doing the speed limit, and, you think I should find a shoulder, pull over and let people buy?

I about pooed myself lauging at that one.
how about this.
tailgate me on a 2 lane road like,, oh lets say 214 as Im heading home, and watch how fast I start to slow down at every damn driveway to make it look like Im lost and searching for an address.

Why do you find it okay to be an ass in your vehicle? In person you are the type to hold the door for people, even though it is a minor inconvenience. But on the road you go out of your way to piss them off?

Too many people feel like theri car is an extension of them. They lose their individuality in the car and drive like asshats. And that goes equally for those who tailgate as for those who try to do their junior cop speed enforcement or brake checks.

 

[bcp]

I do not care about other states' laws. I care about MD's laws. I agree with this law. People just need to slow the #### down.

Most of the time its listed as
Slower traffic keep right.. however, there is still a speed limit, so in reality it means that if the speed is 65 and you are going 55, get right.

Its also almost always posted that way in mountain areas so that the cars/trucks that cant make the grade at speed, move right to stay out of the way of the cars that can.