Get off your high horse Dan. You're on an ESCORT REVIEW BOARD. Stop being a hypocrite. In your world everybody follows the law to a T. Isn't that nice. Do you also get tucked in at night with a pacifier?danmand said:
Busted doing +50kms over speed limit. Any advice?
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Humm...What crash? 1.5 MILLION KM of Driving in 17 years of working.wildone99 said:
Last accident I was 17, and did something dumb.
I, my friend do not make drivers nervous.(I'm smooth safe and courteous)
Typically i won't do over 130km/h because I need my licence for work.
I can think of HUNDREDS km of Roadway were a Max limit of 200km wouuld be safe.(of course there are many more thousands were it would be not)
You guys just can't, (Or won't) answer the question.
Why is 100km/ hour magically safe AND fast enough for You..and what makes you know what I could possibly handle?
For some of us a daily 35km commute is not real experience.
Ohh and the tool comment? Very bright wildone...I can use tools, see not only can I drive well, I can fix the damn car as well.
So bugger off, jr!
Driving in Canada isn't about what kind of speed you can handle it is about getting safely from one place to another.Diode said:
Professional drivers get in accidents on the track all the time, due to no fault of their own. The same thing would happen on the roads in Canada if speed were going unchecked.
I reread all my posts...Not quite sure where I said speed should be unchecked.hunter001 said:
I think I argued for Higher Limits where appropriate.
Again I have gotten around Canada quite safely Thank you.(All provinces, all weather)
For Heaven's sake guys ...could you grow up....
I'm not saying that The DVP should be at a 200km limit...
But parts of the 401 could easily handle it.
race drivers are trying to win a race...not get "somewhere" they take chances.
What's the magical speed limit Hunter...where is that fine line?
And why is your opinion any more valid than mine?
I was aware of that, but thanks anyway for the reminder.Wizard Merlin said:
Is it too hard for you to understand the difference between making a mistake and overshooting the speed limit, and arguing that it is OK to ignore speed limits, if you are willing to pay the fines?Wizard Merlin said:
Diode said:
2X the current limit. At plus those speeds it would be next to impossible to enforce the law without endangering lives (thus unchecked)Diode said:
I don't recalling saying it was. This is a discussion and I offered a comment. It really isn't any different then your comments.Diode said:
So where is the fine line between fast enough/and too fast.hunter001 said:
And why...would be enforcing a 200km limit and more dangerous than a 100 limit?
The new Laser speed meters are good for about 1200m...and the cops could still catch a speeder like they do now...
One on an overpass...5 -10 cars on the hwy to chase.
Simple.
Explain..please...why is 100 km/h so sacred?
I have repeated one small, but important point throughout: a good driver knows his speed. I even said sorry if I maligned you. The hijackings been all yours, this being your latest post that has little or nothing to do with our previous. If you're gonna give that up, I'm all for it.Noir@heart said:oldjones we should not be hijacking this thread. I would like you to read the quote above though.
Hypocrite
Diode said:
Well I would not agree that 200 kph is a good idea. Firstly, many cars are not maintained well enough to be driven at that speed, but I would say 130-140 kph would be a good speed limit on expressways. On some inter provincial routes, 160 kph in dry clear and low traffic conditions should be tolerated. Local police should NOT be allowed to keep ANY revenue for enforcement as I think it misdirects policing priorities.
Many highways here in the US have posted speed limits of 75 mph or 120kph
Most people drive 10 over or 85 mph (135 kph)
Most people drive 10 over or 85 mph (135 kph)
I really need some advice too!
I was heading towards Whitby this morning to see a friend for a car.
My speedometer was not really working, and usually I would know what speed I am going at. I was driving along side another car going at the same speed as me and another car behind us who was travelling at the same speed as well.
I saw a speed trap but it was too late to slow down, but they singled me out and I was told to hit the shoulder lane.
Pulled over. Nice looking female cop walked up and spoke to me, I explained to her that I was driving the limit but my speedometer stopped working.
She took my DL/Insurance/Ownership and went off.
Came back with a ticket and my stuff. She told me that she will not give a ticket for expired insurance (expired a week ago) and she gave me a ticket for doing 95KM/hour in an 80km/h zone (this is taunton rd by the way).
I asked her what speed i was going at and she said 117KM/h. I asked to see the reading on the radar, and the male officer that was with her said "You don't need to see it, you can be on your way sir" I asked again, and he told me again to be on my way.
Here's some further details:
-15KM/h over speed limit
-says code "R" on ticket
-License plate # on ticket is incorrect
-I have a prior ticket with no points for 15 over.
Any suggestions? Please help me. I currently can't afford extra insurance, let alone an SP
I was heading towards Whitby this morning to see a friend for a car.
My speedometer was not really working, and usually I would know what speed I am going at. I was driving along side another car going at the same speed as me and another car behind us who was travelling at the same speed as well.
I saw a speed trap but it was too late to slow down, but they singled me out and I was told to hit the shoulder lane.
Pulled over. Nice looking female cop walked up and spoke to me, I explained to her that I was driving the limit but my speedometer stopped working.
She took my DL/Insurance/Ownership and went off.
Came back with a ticket and my stuff. She told me that she will not give a ticket for expired insurance (expired a week ago) and she gave me a ticket for doing 95KM/hour in an 80km/h zone (this is taunton rd by the way).
I asked her what speed i was going at and she said 117KM/h. I asked to see the reading on the radar, and the male officer that was with her said "You don't need to see it, you can be on your way sir" I asked again, and he told me again to be on my way.
Here's some further details:
-15KM/h over speed limit
-says code "R" on ticket
-License plate # on ticket is incorrect
-I have a prior ticket with no points for 15 over.
Any suggestions? Please help me. I currently can't afford extra insurance, let alone an SP
Get a lawyer or one of the paralegal services, and appeal everything to the max. Deny everything, unless advised otherwise by your lawyer.pimpin_civic said:Here's some further details:
-License plate # on ticket is incorrect
Any suggestions? Please help me. I currently can't afford extra insurance, let alone an SP
I believe that's most likely to work in Toronto where cops appear in court on their days off. Members of the OPP, on the other hand, have one court day scheduled per month.Rockload6 said:
jwm
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