VT and NH Driving and Gas Prices (Northwood: insurance, loan)
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I will be going on a driving drip through VT and NH in a couple weeks and was wondering what is the "leeway" on speed limits and in general which towns or areas have the lowest gasoline prices? Out West, you are generally given a 10 mph cushion above the posted speed limit on interstates before your cited. Of course, this isn't the letter of the law, but it's what most people experience.
It really depends, in my town on a road where doing 10 over is safe...you're fine; but if you're on one of the twisty roads- you're getting a ticket.
On the highway I've noticed a bit of a phenomenon, during my commute the average speed is 70-75 in a 55...and the cops do pull people over; but no-one really slows down since the cop usually only gets one person at a time (and targets the person doing something stupid usually). I've actually never seen this antelope mentality before (where everyone continues going fast and only the loaner gets caught) except here.
So in short, drive reasonably and safely and you should be fine.
I have been passed by cops on I-93 while doing 72 in a 65 zone. Just drive reasonably well and keep it less than 10 over and you should be OK. Frantic lane changing, tailgating, passing on two lanes out of a passing zone and, particularly, driving while intoxicated (by anything) will get you a HUGE fine.
My major driving sin is treating back roads, especially snow and ice covered back roads, as if they were a rally course. I usually can go 10 over the posted limit on snow and when the roads are dry, about 20 over.
Regarding gas, is it all E-enhanced now in NH and VT, or can you still get God's Gas?
It's almost all E-10 here, but there's one station that sells God's Gas. At a slight premium.
There are actually a good number of stations that gas that do not contain ethanol and some that sell leaded gas as well. You can call Sunoco and other companies that make race gas blends and get a list (I have some posted in my garage at home). I believe a few even sell Methanol but it has to be dispensed into acceptable containers or bought in cans.
I actually like E-10; while its vaporization is poor in colder temperatures (requiring rich conditions) I've found it to be A LOT more consistant than blends containing MTBE. The only other issue is its desire to absorb water, but again this is a non-issue with proper storage.
The non-highway roads are policed better than the highways. My teenage daughter was stopped doing 53 in a 30 mph zone on a country road. $100 fine, loss of license with a $50 charge to reinstate, and the insurance will be going up (all of which she will be paying).... Live and learn...
As for the highway, go 75 in a 65 zone and you'll usually be fine.
I usually keep it just under 75 on I-93. Be careful on 93 though. There are lots of pullouts for cops where they are totally concealed from you by trees until the very last minute.
Also, I've noticed them sitting in places where two highways merge and the speed drops (i.e 93-101) and getting people who don't slow down.
I've definitely noticed me cops around this year than last.....must be trying to pay for the increased government spending.
There are actually a good number of stations that gas that do not contain ethanol and some that sell leaded gas as well. You can call Sunoco and other companies that make race gas blends and get a list (I have some posted in my garage at home). I believe a few even sell Methanol but it has to be dispensed into acceptable containers or bought in cans.
I actually like E-10; while its vaporization is poor in colder temperatures (requiring rich conditions) I've found it to be A LOT more consistant than blends containing MTBE. The only other issue is its desire to absorb water, but again this is a non-issue with proper storage.
Kewlness, thank you.
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Originally Posted by seamusnh
The non-highway roads are policed better than the highways. My teenage daughter was stopped doing 53 in a 30 mph zone on a country road. $100 fine, loss of license with a $50 charge to reinstate, and the insurance will be going up (all of which she will be paying).... Live and learn...
As for the highway, go 75 in a 65 zone and you'll usually be fine.
Oops, going 23 over in a town zone is something I try to avoid. Civic pride, civic donation$.
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Originally Posted by fishnfool
I usually keep it just under 75 on I-93. Be careful on 93 though. There are lots of pullouts for cops where they are totally concealed from you by trees until the very last minute.
Also, I've noticed them sitting in places where two highways merge and the speed drops (i.e 93-101) and getting people who don't slow down.
I've definitely noticed me cops around this year than last.....must be trying to pay for the increased government spending.
/love the antelope analogy btw.
Coming in from The Peoples Republic on the Everett, I've frequently seen or detected cops right around that first big arching curve to the left. Nice hideout.
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