Atlanta drivers are one of the worst!Lets make it a felony (home, car)

[citidata18]

I will also say, the minimum speed limit is stupid. I didn't know that was even a thing before moving to GA.

[bu2]

Originally Posted by citidata18

I will also say, the minimum speed limit is stupid. I didn't know that was even a thing before moving to GA.

If you aren't driving 40 on a freeway in free flowing traffic, you shouldn't be on the freeway. You are a danger. Minimum speeds are in lots of states.

[citidata18]

Originally Posted by bu2

If you aren't driving 40 on a freeway in free flowing traffic, you shouldn't be on the freeway. You are a danger. Minimum speeds are in lots of states.

A lot of them, but not all.

And in most states that *do* have a minimum speed limit, it's much higher than 40 MPH. In normal conditions, something would have to be seriously wrong with an individual to go 40 MPH on a highway, even though it's technically legal.

I was taught to at least just keep up with the flow of traffic, which should be common sense (but I suppose that isn't too common).

[gold15]

Originally Posted by citidata18

I will also say, the minimum speed limit is stupid. I didn't know that was even a thing before moving to GA.

I still don't understand the goal/benefits of the adjustable speed limits on 285, nor do I see how they've kept traffic moving any better than before. It seems like the posted limit just adjusts to the flow (or lack thereof) of traffic movement. So when 285E/S under Spaghetti Junction slows to 35, the speed limit sign changes to 35. It's less of a limit than it is a reflection of the reality of whatever stretch you're on.

I'm missing something.

Again, I know other places have these, but I'll stick to the forum I'm posting in.

[gold15]

Originally Posted by bu2

Oddly enough, that happened to me today after reading this. I was in the left turn lane and someone turned from the center lane right in front of me just as the arrow turned yellow. The left turn lane was backed up more than the through lanes, so he decided to cut the line...

At the left from Ted Turner/Windsor (running behind Magic City across from Greyhound) onto Interstate 20E, this is daily. The rush hour backup in the left turn lane is "too long" for a lot of people, apparently.

There was a period of time during which just beyond the left turn, in a blind spot created by the bridge supports/pillars, motorcycle cops would point at each car that turned from that center lane - and pull them over. Back when they were doing it, I'd see up to 4-5 cars pulled at a time.

By the time the hurried offenders spotted the cops/motorcycle crew, they were well into the illegal turn and it was too late to abort.

As a 'workaround', people started driving straight through the light toward the next intersection at Windsor/Fulton, making an illegal U across double yellow lines, then approaching the entry to I-20 from the opposite direction.

That's a whole lot of work.

[Beretta]

I thought of you all today....... I was driving back from the airport and was on my way to an unfamiliar destination downtown. I am getting used to my new car and my navigation didn't give me enough warning to make the exit and I had to cross three lines in pretty quick order. I was, however, going over the minimum speed limit and used my turn signal.

[jsvh]

Originally Posted by Beretta

I thought of you all today....... I was driving back from the airport and was on my way to an unfamiliar destination downtown. I am getting used to my new car and my navigation didn't give me enough warning to make the exit and I had to cross three lines in pretty quick order. I was, however, going over the minimum speed limit and used my turn signal.

I believe that move is called the "Atlanta slide" .

[Beretta]

Originally Posted by jsvh

I believe that move is called the "Atlanta slide" .

Thank you, jsvh. I wore it well!

[skbl17]

Originally Posted by cqholt

The Speed Limit is the maximum a vehicle should be traveling, not requirement. Interstate Highways have a minimum speed, but not surface streets.

I'm aware it's not illegal to go under the speed limit, but driving (speed limit - 15) mph in a car with no noticeable mechanical problems in daylight with no traffic ahead of you and on a two-lane, no-overtaking-allowed road is still annoying, especially when you're tailed by a long line of drivers likely thinking the exact same thing I was.

- skbl17

[MattCW]

Originally Posted by skbl17

I'm aware it's not illegal to go under the speed limit, but driving (speed limit - 15) mph in a car with no noticeable mechanical problems in daylight with no traffic ahead of you and on a two-lane, no-overtaking-allowed road is still annoying, especially when you're tailed by a long line of drivers likely thinking the exact same thing I was.

- skbl17

Actually, it sort of is:

Originally Posted by GA Code 40-6-184

(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation.