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[deleted] OP t1_j0ucgp6 wrote

Reply to comment by Nighthawk9997 in Finally we are the number one in something! by [deleted]

on an empty highway I would be in the right-hand lane.

now cite the law you think exists.

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Nighthawk9997 t1_j0udmm3 wrote

Okay right, the link you sent says that 5mph over the limit is illegal? Lol what? Do you know any police officers that you can ask? I have been driving for 15 years, and never had a ticket for speeding or driving related things, I would recommend that you check out your local police station and explain to them what you are doing they might put you in jail, lol I'm joking.

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[deleted] OP t1_j0uhiwr wrote

the law is the law. The police are the enforcers of the law, and they use their judgement as they see fit (hence "warnings" instead of tickets). There is another article saying that "it may be rare that an officer writes a ticket" for speeding under 5mph but that it's up to the officer to determine that (and lists numerous reasons why that would be, like radar not being that accurate).

because you're driving me crazy here... I am looking up the ruling.

In the Rhode island drivers manual page 56, "1-10 miles per hour (mph) in excess of posted speed limit" is an $85 fine.

according to Rhode island general laws the same rule applies.

here is the law we are looking for. it reads " the commission may determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit for that place which shall be effective at all times" Other related rules also say that when you pass, you're supposed to honk your horn and give ample space to the driver being passed.

more rules to follow. I believe what you are referring to is the "prima facie" laws which only dictate speeds that are not engineered out. The DOT can just make one up they find that works, but its then posted on a sign after the last entrance to that road. These laws were also written in 1950s for the most part.

there is nothing in here about driving over the speed limit, ever.

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Nighthawk9997 t1_j0ujiue wrote

Well if you want to follow rules that even cops don't care about, you go ahead just don't block the highway by going the same speed as the guy beside you, because I see this every single day on the 147 Eddie Dowling hwy, if you or anyone else want to drive 55mph please by all means go ahead just clear the left lane, I have seen police and school buses going over the limits many times, going slower than the rest is more dangerous than speeding with the rest of the people, yet I might be wrong or you might be wrong, but do what is safe for you and other drivers on the roads, afterall we need to use the term IPDE (Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute) when driving.

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[deleted] OP t1_j0ujsm9 wrote

The posted speed limit on Eddie Dowling highway is 40mph.

edit: its actually 35 in some spots according to google maps street view.

speed limits are not a suggestion... they are an agreed upon speed that everyone can travel safely. how is a random driver supposed to know that you like driving 75 in a 55. they cannot. so, the sign says travel "x" speed. do that. everyone can agree to that.

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Nighthawk9997 t1_j0ukvat wrote

35mph? On the 147? I know there's construction on it but 35mph? I see people in Altimas driving 50mph on Charles Street! 35 on Eddie I have never seen a single person driving 35 or something less than 55 on Eddie Dowling hwy, I don't know man these laws are dated when people used to ride horses with wagons.

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[deleted] OP t1_j0um147 wrote

it's 146A actually... and yes. it's 35mph on the split toward Woonsocket/Walmart/Lowes. Street-View shows a 45MPH marker further down after the light. It doesn't turn to 55mph (going left at the split) until well after the corner of the split, to which it stays 55 until you hit the MA/RI border.

You can argue this until you're blue in the font here, but the truth is you are the reason this article happened. Please. Just slow down and follow the real existing road rules. You are far less of a danger following the speed limit than you are driving to pass everyone. End of story.

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Nighthawk9997 t1_j0umw5u wrote

Again you do you, and just keep the left lane clear, you want me to go 45 on the 147 so someone total my car and it would be completely my fault, could you please tell me when you travel on the 147 so I avoid it?

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[deleted] OP t1_j0uo18j wrote

where are you getting this rt-147 number from?

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Nighthawk9997 t1_j0up0z8 wrote

Me car has a built-in GPS I could also see construction zones, school zones, and traffic cameras, but to hell with technology you said 35mph on the Sayles split and 45mph on the 147, let the semi total my car I love insurance claims!

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