The perils and problems of driving

[capcityfreepress]

Okay, the topic has cropped up in other threads, so let's air it out here. What irks you when driving? Speeders? Failure of people to use turn signals? Booming stereos? Passive-aggressive drivers? Speed zones that are too high or too low? Cell phone and text messaging use? Spill it all here!

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"Is this like one of those instances where people stop at a stop sign and expect it to turn green?" -Voice of Reason

[justin]

what the guy above me said

Alot of those things gripe me. I think excessive speeding and riding someone's bumper gripes me most.

Although, I equally despise those who blatently run a redlight.

We all get caught every once in a while going through a light as it changes from yellow to red, but those who blantantly run them really get to me.

Back to the speeding.

As we know several stretches of the interstate is 70mph. If you get pulled over going 85 or higher, don't fuss about being pulled over. Don't blame the police department and the government of trying to cash in. At this point the only chance of taking back the highways is to crack down on speeding.

Is there anyone hear who thinks that if you're pulled over for going 85mph on the interstate, it's not justified? It shouldn't matter if you're the only car within a 100-200yd stretch.

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[capcityfreepress]

>>>I think excessive speeding and riding someone's bumper gripes me most.

Just for the sake of argument though, are you considering WHY someone may be riding someone's bumper? I'll never do it to a dangerous degree, but I will readily admit that if someone joker is holding up the left lane for no reason, I will in fact close in on his bumper and even tap the horn if he refuses to get over.

>>>We all get caught every once in a while going through a light as it changes from yellow to red, but those who blantantly run them really get to me.

There's a topic of confusion for me. I've always had the understanding that if you cross the marked line while it's yellow, there is no issue. But I've heard recently that a law enforcement officer can in fact use his/her "discretion" and STILL issue a ticket for this even though you haven't run a RED light, just driven through on yellow. Anyone familiar with the statute?

Sharing is caring, so here's a story... Though I know someone always has a hardon for taking something like this out of context, so I'm ready. Traveling down a Montgomery road a few years ago and adhering to the speed limit and all other applicable laws, an officer pulled out of a side road behind me and sped up dramatically, planting himself firmly on my bumper. I freaked out at first because I thought he was going to hit me before I even realized it was an MPD officer. He was so close that I could not see his headlights if you'd like a reference. Anyhow, he stayed on my bumper dangerously close all the way to an intersection. As I approached the light, it turned yellow just as I was going through the intersection, which I don't know why it would be an issue anyway since it had just turned yellow, and quite frankly, had I hit the brakes to stop, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that he would have rear-ended me. He was not letting up and was WAY too close. That son of a bitch then pulled me over, accused me of "running" the light though that was clearly not the case, gave me a bunch of attitude though I was being very respectful, then let me go with a warning. WTF was the point in that? And uh... not to sound like a complete smartass, but how can you run a red light when the light ISN'T red?

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"Is this like one of those instances where people stop at a stop sign and expect it to turn green?" -Voice of Reason

[noregrets]

[whatajoke]

Cap, my question to you is How long had you been dating his wife????

Some police just like to show off the power they have.....

My biggest peeve is the drivers that think it is okay to drive in the left lane on the interstate, especially when they are not passing. The law is clear in this state... "If you are not passing someone in the right lane you must move over to the right." It does not say anything about the speed you are going. So doing 70 in the left lane without passing is against the law and causes more accidents than speeding.

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[capcityfreepress]

My issue with booming stereos isn't so much the annoyance--and it is an annoyance--but safety. For example, someone behind you is coming to a stop, and you're stopped. His/her brakes go out and he can't stop. He/she is frantically hitting his/her horn to let you know something's wrong and that you need to get out of the way... only you can't hear it because a car somewhere around you is effectively rendering EVERYONE unable to hear. Also, similar situation - an emergency vehicle is coming up on an interesection, etc. They're blowing the horn, sirens, whatever to let everyone know they need to move aside. if you're stopped at an intersection already, you're probably not watching your rearview mirror but instead watching for the light to change. You can't hear the sirens because of someone's blaring stereo.

One day just for fun, I'm going to follow someone who's "sharing" their booming stereo with everyone. I'm going to follow the individual home. I'll then come back eh... around 3 am or so, stop outside their home and let loose on a bull horn until he/she comes running to door in PJs angry and completely confused as to why anyone would be so rude as to interrupt their sleep. Then I'll just point to their car stereo and laugh.

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"Is this like one of those instances where people stop at a stop sign and expect it to turn green?" -Voice of Reason

[capcityfreepress]

>>>Cap, my question to you is How long had you been dating his wife????

With a nasty attitude like that, I hope no woman screwed up and made the mistake of marrying that turd.

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"Is this like one of those instances where people stop at a stop sign and expect it to turn green?" -Voice of Reason

[whatajoke]

You must be single.... More than likely, a woman is the primary reason for that attitude.... either directly or indirectly....

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"One of the very few times I agree with Whata." Jayhey quote. "For only the second time in history--I agree with Whata!"

[capcityfreepress]

>>>You must be single....

Yup... I know better.

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"Is this like one of those instances where people stop at a stop sign and expect it to turn green?" -Voice of Reason

[whatajoke]

[capcityfreepress]

>>>Don't say that too loud.... That's like challenging to see who can end your streak.... Some women just can't take no for an answer...

Ha! But Whata, don't you know all of us libs are GAY?!?!?! And practicing witchcraft... and wearing hemp... and riding our little bicycles around... higher than a hippy on a helicopter ride... growing radishes in our front yard... sucking down lattes... anyhow...

Nonetheless, could you please get in the kitchen and make me a pie, bitch?

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"Is this like one of those instances where people stop at a stop sign and expect it to turn green?" -Voice of Reason

[whatajoke]

I could but I'd have to serve it a la shit......

Now I know you damn libs are giving away too much money when you can afford lattes....

We don't think all of you are gay, just gay lovers.......

You also left out chainin' yourselves to the latest endangered species.... I think it's the polar bear..... I gotta see this.....

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"One of the very few times I agree with Whata." Jayhey quote. "For only the second time in history--I agree with Whata!"

[capcityfreepress]

Well, for the record, I would forego food before I would do without coffee. That's just me. I have an addiction. And the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem, so... My name is Cap and I've been a...

No, I think it's some silly ass looking rat type thing.

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"Is this like one of those instances where people stop at a stop sign and expect it to turn green?" -Voice of Reason

[whatajoke]

No, no, no, this week the polar bear went on the "threatened" list. Not because of a decrease in bears, but if global warming continues, their habitat (the ice) will be gone....

The secondary threat to that is all us real southerners will have to drank hot tea....... Just shoot me now.........

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"One of the very few times I agree with Whata." Jayhey quote. "For only the second time in history--I agree with Whata!"

[jayhey]

The secondary threat to that is all us real southerners will have to drank hot tea....... Just shoot my now.........

Nothing wrong with that, m'boy. Yesterday I drank a cup of tea from India, then an English Breakfast, later iced tea at suppertime, and finished off with a cup of peppermint tea.

Now that's a REAL effete Yankee liberal!

I'd gladly shoot your now, if I knew what it is. Maybe VOR can be of help.