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Speed limit on fast lane? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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This be somewhat of a stupid question but is there an exact speed limit for the fast lane on the highway? I was hitting 20 higher to 50 over. Though even if a police officer saw me driving too fast in the fast lane. Will they pull me over just for the speed or will it also matter at the handling of the car. Since like if I was changing lanes I’d do a really long sway to the side unless I have to sharpen it. Then I barely have to move my steering wheel and one hand while keeping it perfectly steady at 100 mph. It felt the same as going 40-50 mph to me.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Don't do that. Very unsafe, for both you and other drivers out there.

Edit: From my understanding, you're allowed only an extra 5 miles per hour in the fast lane, just enough to safely pass other vehicles.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

You're not "allowed" any speed greater than the limit.

If a cop decides to not pull you over for speeding in the passing lane, that's up to his discretion.

If a cop is missing his quota targets for the month, and you're speeding to pass, you're getting a ticket. (And yes, cops do have quotas, they just aren't called that anymore. Source: police in family).

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Well, at least in Mississippi, the Interstate speed limit is 70mph, but in the passing lane 75mph is perfectly legal.

Of course I'm sure this totally depends on the state..

Again, I'm not a legal expert, but I think this is common amongst many of the states in the USA.

Refer to your own state's laws and regulations on driving, and get a study guide from your local DMV in your state.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Is that stated in law somewhere? Or signed?

I've seen divided speeds on signs for trucks and cars, but not for lanes.

I do know there are no such signs in Indiana, unless that changed in the last 6 months or so.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Apparently there's even more to it, but I don't drive a bus..

https://www.stateregstoday.com/living/traffic-and-driving/speed-limits-in-mississippi

[–] [email protected] -3 points 3 months ago (2 children)

That’s very interesting can I ask do you know where the social laws come into play. Since I see like unwritten highway areas. Up near Plainfield. Then like this ppl go 10-20 I just decided to go 40-50 because I had a handle on the situation. Also everything seems quite slow for me.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"Everything seems quite slow for me"

You sound like me when I was 16 and just started driving.

The rules of the road are to reduce risks. Like something unexpected happening in front of you.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I mean something did but at like 60-70 mph. There was like big debris and I hit it nearly straight on at 70 mph. Nothing happens or changes. I just keep it straight.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I don't know what your level of legal driving instructions and training are, nor am I a legal expert.

I suggest you go to your local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles), and simply ask for a study guide. They should have one on the ready for anyone that asks.

There are plenty of reasons they make such rules and regulations, main reason is to keep people (and bicyclists and pedestrians) safe.

I know it can be tempting to get wherever you're trying to go faster, but not only is it illegal, it's not safe either.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Thank you I will do so. This was an amazing comment.