[Arcenal813]

Originally Posted by Concert D Major

What's a WOT burst?

Pedal to the metal. WOT = Wide-open-throttle. For a short, quick moment, to feel the "pull." I used to do that every now and then when I had a faster car too.

Cop probably let him go all 3 times because he was watching him, and saw that he posed no threat to anyone, and was not maintaining that speed -- literally just accelerating fast and then letting go. No real reason to give anyone a ticket for that if on an open road by oneself.

[RedneckRebel]

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[LKJ1988]

Originally Posted by Arcenal352

Pedal to the metal. WOT = Wide-open-throttle. For a short, quick moment, to feel the "pull." I used to do that every now and then when I had a faster car too.

Cop probably let him go all 3 times because he was watching him, and saw that he posed no threat to anyone, and was not maintaining that speed -- literally just accelerating fast and then letting go. No real reason to give anyone a ticket for that if on an open road by oneself.

I have also never had a ticket since 1983. So that may help.

[Ghaati]

Originally Posted by Concert D Major

Is it true that you're allowed to go up to 5 MPH over the speed limit without getting stopped?

You're not "allowed" to exceed the speed limit. The speed limit is the limit. That's the line over which you cannot cross without the potential for consequences. That's why it's called a limit. Past that limit means there's a chance, however slim, that you might be stopped by the police. The police MAY pull you over for going 1 mile over that limit.

However, there are levels of violations. Up to 5 miles over that speed limit, and you'd typically just get a warning. That is a consequence for violating a rule. That's not the police "allowing" you to do anything.

[BNBR]

Originally Posted by Ghaati

You're not "allowed" to exceed the speed limit. The speed limit is the limit. That's the line over which you cannot cross without the potential for consequences. That's why it's called a limit. Past that limit means there's a chance, however slim, that you might be stopped by the police. The police MAY pull you over for going 1 mile over that limit.

However, there are levels of violations. Up to 5 miles over that speed limit, and you'd typically just get a warning. That is a consequence for violating a rule. That's not the police "allowing" you to do anything.

No, you don't just "typically get a warning" - it's a warning, per the statute. And even 6 - 10 MPH over is just a $25 fine, which most cops don't want to waste their time with.

[roodd279]

OP, are you a new driver, by chance?

[Florida2014]

Originally Posted by BNBR

No, you don't just "typically get a warning" - it's a warning, per the statute. And even 6 - 10 MPH over is just a $25 fine, which most cops don't want to waste their time with.

Can you provide any evidence this is a law/statute? The whole "warning only" with 5mph or less over the posted speed limit?

[BNBR]

Originally Posted by Florida2014

Can you provide any evidence this is a law/statute? The whole "warning only" with 5mph or less over the posted speed limit?

Would you like me to Google the law/statute for you?

[Arcenal813]

Originally Posted by Florida2014

Can you provide any evidence this is a law/statute? The whole "warning only" with 5mph or less over the posted speed limit?

98i.e., this sanction is imposed on violators who elect not to have a hearing. 99I. For exceeding the speed limit from 1 to 5 mph, a warning is issued. For exceeding the speed limit from 6 to 9 mph,
the fine is $25. For exceeding the speed limit from 10 to 14 mph, the fine is $100. For exceeding the speed limit from 15
to 19 mph, the fine is $125. For exceeding the speed limit from 20 to 29 mph, the fine is $150. And, for exceeding the
speed limit by 30 mph, the fine is $250. §318.18(3)(b). II. For exceeding the speed limit in a school zone ≤5mph, the fine
is $50. Otherwise, for exceeding the speed limit in a school zone, the assessed fine is double the amount indicated in I.
§318.18(3)(c) III. For exceeding the speed limit in a construction zone (excep

https://www.ems.gov/pdf/HS810826.pdf

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[TransplantedFloridian]

Originally Posted by floridarebel

You can be pulled over for going 1-4 mph over but they can only give you a verbal warning. Cops around here all drive more than five miles over the speed limits anyway.

I won't even look at you unless you're 15 over, and I'll usually only write if it's 20+ over. Even then, I'll often write Violation of a Traffic Control Device (the speed limit sign) rather than the speeding statute. I try to cut folks a break. The traffic device statute is less money and less points and still offers the ability to take the driver improvement course, eliminating 2 points.