RuMR Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Try to get the fine reduced or whatever, but committing perjury isn't an acceptable option - regardless of the example set by our former president. You were speeding and got caught. Suck it up and take your punishment. cluck...stfu...55 on deserted desert highway in good weather conditions is completely, totally STUPID!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Try to get the fine reduced or whatever, but committing perjury isn't an acceptable option - regardless of the example set by our former president. You were speeding and got caught. Suck it up and take your punishment. cluck...stfu...55 on deserted desert highway in good weather conditions is completely, totally STUPID!!! ...so is 94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I got pulled over on Hwy 2 last week on the way to Leavenworth not far from the Rest Area. My speedo said 58. The cop said I was doing 67. I told him so. I lucked out and he gave me a warning. He also gave me one of those cards that allow you to check your speedometer over a measure mile. By George, he was right. I've had that truck with those tires for years and never knew the speedometer was off by that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Try to get the fine reduced or whatever, but committing perjury isn't an acceptable option - regardless of the example set by our former president. You were speeding and got caught. Suck it up and take your punishment. cluck...stfu...55 on deserted desert highway in good weather conditions is completely, totally STUPID!!! ...so is 94 no...not really...not if its sunny, no traffic, clear line of sight, no animals/livestock...unless of course you are an idiot w/ a cell phone in your ear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluck Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Try to get the fine reduced or whatever, but committing perjury isn't an acceptable option - regardless of the example set by our former president. You were speeding and got caught. Suck it up and take your punishment. cluck...stfu...55 on deserted desert highway in good weather conditions is completely, totally STUPID!!! I'm not agreeing with the speed limit on that stretch of road - I'm just saying don't make up bullshit lies just because you think you deserve special treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Try to get the fine reduced or whatever, but committing perjury isn't an acceptable option - regardless of the example set by our former president. You were speeding and got caught. Suck it up and take your punishment. cluck...stfu...55 on deserted desert highway in good weather conditions is completely, totally STUPID!!! ...so is 94 no...not really...not if its sunny, no traffic, clear line of sight, no animals/livestock...unless of course you are an idiot w/ a cell phone in your ear... Dude... shit happens and at 90 miles an hour the average driver cant swerve out of the way of a deer... there is just no way. I hit a deer and I was only going 45 miles an hour. It is just plain stupid. Kinda shit I did when I was 16 really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 (edited) hmmm...ever drive in europe?? Also, i did specifically say SUNNY, CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT AND NO ANIMALS...so all of your arguments are bunk Edited October 12, 2004 by RuMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 hmmm...ever drive in europe?? Also, i did specifically say SUNNY, CLEAR LINE OF SIGHT AND NO ANIMALS...so all of your arguments are bunk Yes in fact. There are no animals in Europe anymore. There is nowhere in that section of the highway that you are not at risk having a deer run accross the highway. Your theoretical assertations are just that... theoretical. In the real world a deer could have jumped out and they could all be dead or worse yet, she could have swerved and killed someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I don't recall EVER seeing deer there in the daylight...sorry...maybe theoretical, but i will continue to speed when i can see 2 miles down the road... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 maybe you should stay home, in bed tucked under the covers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronB Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I agree with scott, 94 in a 55??? thats ridiculous. You endanger other people as well. Slow down and enjoy life. I also pulled that shit when I was 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslater Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Is that 6 state troopers thing really true? Or is it a myth? I'm pretty sure it's more than 6, but it's not far from the truth. In Oregon, your odds of getting nailed by a state cop (and they WILL nail you, given half a chance) are much less than in Washington, simply due to much lower numbers of troopers. But when you DO caught, you're gonna pay, as that's about the only way of keeping the revenue up, offsetting the reduced number of cops. By the way, if you get pulled over by an OSP trooper, don't think you're going to be able to talk your way out of it. It's common opinion within local law enforcement communities that they'd ticket their own grandmothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I am not gonna buy the line of site shit either rudy... what if someone tries to pass someone in the other lane. DOn't try and tell me during the trip you didn't see other cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Your choice...i don't see anything wrong necessarily w/ 90+ miles an hour under certain conditions...sorry i don't...good tires, a good suspension and miles of visibility... it wasn't long ago when there were NO speed limits on certain stretches of highway in montana... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 and aaron...in no way should that be posted at 55...a rural fucking highway???? Gimme a break... it should be 65 or 70...sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluck Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 hmmm...ever drive in europe?? Driving in europe is different than driving in the US. Motorists in europe (well at least western europe) pay much better attention than we do here. Not that this has much to do with anything, but it's actually common practice to pass cars on a 2-lane road with oncoming traffic. The car getting passed moves off to the right, the oncomming traffic moves off to the left, and the car passing straddles the yellow line. Since everyone on the road knows what's going on, as long as the road is wide enough to accomodate 3 vehicles then it's no big deal. If you tried that move over here, you'd get smashed to smithereenies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluck Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 it wasn't long ago when there were NO speed limits on certain stretches of highway in montana... I remember that. You could drive at whatever speed you liked as long as it was "reasonable and prudent." However, the general rule there was that anything over about 85 mph was not reasonable. OK - I'll stop dogpiling now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foraker Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Remind me not to drive to Smith..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Con Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 When I lived in Ridgecrest the limit was still 55 in CA, but we knew lot of CHP and they really did not care about speed on 395 regularly went 85+ on way to Sierra. OR is different they still play dead cuts from the 70's. Safe and prudent is well up in the 80's so it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I can think of no stretch in Oregon from Smith where 90+ is reasonable. I also think hwy 26 from Terrebonne to Govy is one of the most dangerous stretches of hwy on Sunday. Everyone wants to get home, there is truck traffic on hills and passing spots are few, so everyone is taking risks. There are more than a few accidents in that area, including a recent gas tanker vs. car head-on that set the whole road on fire for a few hours with accompanying fireball. I do a lot of speeding in the 75mph range, but I also know what my vehicle is capable of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 *all the above is void if you own a viper or similar and know how to use it of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foraker Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 the only problem is, people have Vipers and don't know how to use them. they also have 78 Chevettes and think they are Viper drivers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronB Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 When I lived in Ridgecrest the limit was still 55 in CA, but we knew lot of CHP and they really did not care about speed on 395 regularly went 85+ on way to Sierra. OR is different they still play dead cuts from the 70's. Safe and prudent is well up in the 80's so it goes. Not sure if you were aware, but 395 from Ridgecrest/California city to Bishop was the deadliest stretch of highway in CA from 1990-1995 and as far as montana is concerned, the no speed limit zones are currently 75mph speed zones.. that is still 20mph faster than 55. I am just saying that if you are going 40 over the speed limit, you need to adjust your schedule to allow more driving time, and reduce the dangers on the highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Con Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 True but most of the problems were DUI's or night drivers in the dips. Never had problems in daylight and clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 *all the above is void if you own a viper or similar and know how to use it of course Of course:at 90 you are in 3rd gear. Really are, if you are squirling it up anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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