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In many states you are doing something wrong, and you will get ticketed for it.
It's called driving in the left lane, speeding or not..
State "keep right" laws
You may use the left lane (when there is more than one lane in your direction) to pass. You may or may not be able to use the left lane when not passing. The table below describes the law in effect in each state.
A few states permit use of the left lane only for passing or turning left. These have "yes" in the "keep right" column. Six states require drivers to move right if they are blocking traffic in the left lane. Most states follow the Uniform Vehicle Code and require drivers to keep right if they are going slower than the normal speed of traffic (regardless of the speed limit; see below). These are listed as "slower", with an asterisk and an explanation under "comments" if vehicles lawfully using the left lane must yield to overtaking traffic. A few states either do not require vehicles to keep right ("no"), or permit vehicles moving at the speed limit to drive in the left lane regardless of traffic conditions
Uniform Vehicle Code
Where have I heard that before?
I was told it didn't exist.
Therein lies the solution to this menace. If the authorities enforced the passing lane laws more consistently, we would see more dramatic changes in behavior. Certainty in punishment is what it's all about. If people knew that plugging up the passing lane would likely result in fines, you would see changes fairly quickly.
therein lies the solution to this menace. if the authorities enforced the passing lane laws more consistently, we would see more dramatic changes in behavior. Certainty in punishment is what it's all about. If people knew that plugging up the passing lane would likely result in fines, you would see changes fairly quickly.
Therein lies the solution to this menace. If the authorities enforced the passing lane laws more consistently, we would see more dramatic changes in behavior. Certainty in punishment is what it's all about. If people knew that plugging up the passing lane would likely result in fines, you would see changes fairly quickly.
Just like if people knew that speeding would likely result in fines, you mean? <If the authorities enforced the speed limit laws, we'd see the problem resolved, as well, for the most part.
In Texas, that left lane for passing only law only applies on specific stretches of road and those stretches must be clearly marked with specific wording. There's not only statute but case law that bears this out.
Just like if people knew that speeding would likely result in fines, you mean? <If the authorities enforced the speed limit laws, we'd see the problem resolved, as well, for the most part.
In Texas, that left lane for passing only law only applies on specific stretches of road and those stretches must be clearly marked with specific wording. There's not only statute but case law that bears this out.
It certainly alters my speeding. When I'm in areas that I know are patrolled and will result in significant fines, I reduce my speed. If there was the same certainty in highly-traveled areas, people would largely be staying out of the passing lane when not passing.
It certainly alters my speeding. When I'm in areas that I know are patrolled and will result in significant fines, I reduce my speed. If there was the same certainty in highly-traveled areas, people would largely be staying out of the passing lane when not passing.
And I'll certainly be going the speed limit.. which is definitely possible without having to go to the left lane. Problem solved!
Not because I "enjoy" it but because that's the most comfortable way to drive for me and I've never faced any negative consequences for doing that over many years: Sticking cruise control at 75mph on the left lane (even though the speed limit is 65 and not caring a single iota about the people I'm holding up. )
Im not a slow driver by any means. I am often doing 80mph in the fast lane and often have people come up on me from behind. Well instead of making them wait for me I often speed up and merge over when I can safely do so. Im not out to hold up traffic. You dont know if maybe they need to get home for an emergency or something but I know that I expect the same respect from other drivers on the road. People like you are the reason why these posts exist. Part of being a good driver is being aware of your surroundings. Cops often come up from behind quite quickly without any lights..are you telling me you wouldnt merge over? or is that different? Speed is not a problem, its people like you that dont care about anyone but yourself.
It's very clear to me that assault weapons not only should not be banned but should come standard on every vehicle intended for road use. Clearly defensive driving has given way to offensive driving and the best defense is a good offense anyway.
Brock Yates of Car & Driver once put it so well: "My main job as a driver is to stay out of everyone else's way."
This isn't very complicated. These people will readily admit it. They don't care about others on the road. They're the same people who leave their shopping carts blocking the aisle in the grocery store. They're rude, oblivious people. Above all, though, they're bad drivers. If I may suggest one trick that works for me time and again: Pull up alongisde them so they catch sight of you just outside their tunnel vision. Pace them for awhile and then gradually slow down. Bad drivers usually feel a need to go the same speed as the car nearest them. I would say half the time, the bad driver will slow down as well. Now, quickly accelerate as they decelerate and swing in front of them. You'll be surprised how often this works.
Brock Yates and you have it right. The goal in driving should be to get to one's destination while not hindering traffic or endangering anyone's life. I do believe these people just don't care.
Im not a slow driver by any means. I am often doing 80mph in the fast lane and often have people come up on me from behind. Well instead of making them wait for me I often speed up and merge over when I can safely do so. Im not out to hold up traffic. You dont know if maybe they need to get home for an emergency or something but I know that I expect the same respect from other drivers on the road. People like you are the reason why these posts exist. Part of being a good driver is being aware of your surroundings. Cops often come up from behind quite quickly without any lights..are you telling me you wouldnt merge over? or is that different? Speed is not a problem, its people like you that dont care about anyone but yourself.
I do the same thing. If someone comes up behind me and needs to pass, I get on the right and let him pass me. You're right, whoever it is might have an emergency.
Ha-ha, I finally got sucked into this thread, as silly as it is by now.
So I am on my way home. The usual for here, dark and rain.
I get on Maple Valley FWY, WA169, and after the New Life Church, it opens into nice 4 lane 50 mph back-road FWY.
Right after that intersection, I passed fat ars dually in front of me, in the right lane - and thereafter, for good 2 miles, passed every single car on the FWY - in the right lane.
Why ALL OF THEM where driving in the left lane, beats me. Must be so called herd instinct. Btw, generally, around here, far right lane is fastest lane on FWYs, esp on 5 lane stretches of I-5.
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