Submitted by [deleted] t3_zpccu5 in RhodeIsland
BostonRevolutionary t1_j0v9d8n wrote
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To clarify the law states that "Any vehicle travelling at less than the normal speed of traffic, shall be driven in the right hand lane." The law doesn't indicate speed because statistics have shown that consistent traffic flow, even traffic at higher speeds is safer than causing drivers to weave in and out of traffic to maintain a constant speed.
I can't find the actual law because the RI website is a shitshow, but her is a news article in regards to the subject where a man was ticketed for driving too slowly in the left lane.
[deleted] OP t1_j0vb9ot wrote
Ya I remember that. I don't trust stories like this anymore because it smells like someone trying to make a headline instead of proving a point.
There are laws that say, "assume this speed in the type of area unless otherwise posted". If you read the rest of this stupid thread, I found the Rhode Island general laws on road rules.
It cites tickets for anything 1 or more miles per hour over the posted limit there will be a fine. "Prima Facie" limits are speed limits assumed until posted.
If driving over the LIMIT is legal, then why would we even post it (limit is part of the term as in DO NOT EXCEED)? What's the point of a speed limit in the first place? I feel like this argument/question nullifies everything in this entire thread.
BostonRevolutionary t1_j0vdeaf wrote
Found it:
"Upon all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway. Violations of this section are subject to fines enumerated in § 31-41.1-4."
Driving over the legal limit is permissible not completely legal, it is because a vehicle driving 10 MPH slower than the prevailing speed are six times as likely to be involved in an accident. The law is to encourage slower drivers to move their vehicles over to accommodate faster traffic. While I understand that this may feel frustrating to you, the law is the law. If you are driving in the left most lane and a vehicle moving faster than you catches up, you by law must move your vehicle over and allow them to pass. Forcing them to pass on the right generates an even more unsafe conditions as well as the potential for increased traffic.
[deleted] OP t1_j0vg9bq wrote
that still doesn't justify traveling way over speed limits. the same argument can be made for anyone traveling well over the limit. And if you look at it that way, those traveling over the limit are usually in a margin far greater than those travel at or below the limit. They are the minority danger.
In theory, if you are passing someone, you are the one the odd ball out.
driving fast just wastes gas, wares out your car, and you save mere seconds in time all while endangering people. what's so bad about putting on the cruise control at the limit and just sitting on that? Why must people drive so fucking fast?!?!?!
BostonRevolutionary t1_j0vh7zz wrote
Speculation and theory are all fine but they are already nullified by the law. If you really want to understand why these and other laws create exceptions like this, I would start doing research on the subject. And if you wish to change the slow poke laws to coincide with your theories than I would suggest gathering data for review. But as it stands these are the laws they have in place and to save yourself a ticket or worse an accident, I would recommend keeping to the slow lanes.
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