One in three Calgarians ticketed for speeding last year

[GirlySports]

I always hog the right lane so I'm ok

[Lt.Spears]

I drive a relatively sporty/fast car and ive never had a ticket in my entire life, let alone in the 5 years ive owned this car.

[freedogger]

Originally Posted by Slava

I know this is a little off the main topic, but we're basically just talking about speeding here and I've been wanting an opinion. How fast should you be going in the left hand lane on Deerfoot? I routinely drive around 110-115 and figure that should be fine. Never fails though, I'm cruising along and someone pulls up behind me going 125 and acts like I should move...I am always torn. I'm already speeding, so why should I move?

Anyway, curious to see what CP thinks.

The left lane of any multilane highway should only be used for passing. So at 110-115, if you are only keeping pace with traffic on the right, you are effectively blocking the highway and not meeting the spirit of "slower traffic keep right"

Anyone no matter what their speed, should keep right if they aren't passing.

With huge traffic volume, this kind of goes out the door. But still, you should go with the flow of traffic and maintain a reasonable safe distance with the car in front when in the left lane.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

count me as one of the ~67%'rs who did not get a ticket

The logic used to calculate the 1 in 3 is just wrong since a bunch of the tickets will go to the same people who get multiple tickets in a year and a bunch of the tickets are to visitors.

Hard to know what the real stats are but its nowhere near 1 in 3 or 1 in 4. Probably more like 1 in 8.

[DementedReality]

Originally Posted by bosox_fan05

You are what's wrong with traffic. There are certain rules of the road that go beyond the posted signs.

At least you have the decency to get out of the way for your own selfish reasons.

what are you talking about?

he asked what speed he should be going and i said the speed limit. whats wrong with that?

what rules of the road are you going on about anyhow?

[freedogger]

Originally Posted by DementedReality

you should be going the speed limit in the left lane on Deerfoot.

if someone a-hole is speeding behind you, i suggest getting out of his way as he is a safety hazard to you and your family and is better off well in front of you.

Someone going 10-20km slower than the flow of traffic in the left lane of a multilane highway is a much higher safety hazard in my opinion irregardless of what the law says.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by freedogger

Someone going 10-20km slower than the flow of traffic in the left lane of a multilane highway is a much higher safety hazard in my opinion irregardless of what the law says.

irregardless isn't a word, I think you meant regardless

[DementedReality]

Originally Posted by freedogger

Someone going 10-20km slower than the flow of traffic in the left lane of a multilane highway is a much higher safety hazard in my opinion irregardless of what the law says.

where did i say otherwise?

[bosox_fan05]

Originally Posted by DementedReality

what are you talking about?

he asked what speed he should be going and i said the speed limit. whats wrong with that?

what rules of the road are you going on about anyhow?

If you are going the speed limit, you should not be in the left lane. The left lane is for passing. There are just certain courtesies like this that make it more efficient and even safer for all drivers.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Slava

I know this is a little off the main topic, but we're basically just talking about speeding here and I've been wanting an opinion. How fast should you be going in the left hand lane on Deerfoot? I routinely drive around 110-115 and figure that should be fine. Never fails though, I'm cruising along and someone pulls up behind me going 125 and acts like I should move...I am always torn. I'm already speeding, so why should I move?

Anyway, curious to see what CP thinks.

The rule is simple....slower traffic keep right....no matter what speeds are involved, you always defer to the right of someone going faster.

[Two Fivenagame]

I wish there were more of these around.




I prefer these over photo-radar because I actually slow down.

[puckluck]

I love the left lane debates on CP.

[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by DementedReality

you should be going the speed limit in the left lane on Deerfoot.

if someone a-hole is speeding behind you, i suggest getting out of his way as he is a safety hazard to you and your family and is better off well in front of you.

If you were driving speed limit, then there's no reason for you to even BE in the left lane, as you aren't going to pass anyone anyways.

[DementedReality]

Originally Posted by bosox_fan05

If you are going the speed limit, you should not be in the left lane. The left lane is for passing. There are just certain courtesies like this that make it more efficient and even safer for all drivers.

Originally Posted by transplant99

The rule is simple....slower traffic keep right....no matter what speeds are involved, you always defer to the right of someone going faster.

Originally Posted by The Yen Man

If you were driving speed limit, then there's no reason for you to even BE in the left lane, as you aren't going to pass anyone anyways.

ya ya, no kidding .. but if there is a car in front of me and no one in the left lane, i will go in the left lane thank you very much. its far safer and of course if a car is coming up behind, you pull over to the right lane.

goes with out saying, but that wasnt his question.

besides, who me where it says -
"the left lane is not to be driven in, it is only there for the cases where a car in the right lane is not going the posted speed limit and you may need to pass them".

because it surely doesnt say -
" the left lane is for driving faster than the posted speed limit in order to pass those cars in the right lane that are going the posted limit"

you guys with your unwritten rules, give me a break. the left lane is for driving in and its a courtesy and for safety to move to the right lane if someone behind you is driving faster and would like to pass, even though they shouldnt be able to physically pass you if you are both going the posted speed.

[puckluck]

Im glad not many people have your mindset dementedreality. There'd likely be many more casualties if more people did.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by Two Fivenagame

I wish there were more of these around.




I prefer these over photo-radar because I actually slow down.

Of course you do. Police, however, don't make money on them, and therefore, are few and far between.

[Bobblehead]

On 68th southbound approaching 16th there is a sign that lights up if you are going over the limit. And there isn't much leeway - if you are going 3 or 4 clicks over 60 (the limit there) then it flashes at you.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by Two Fivenagame

I wish there were more of these around.




I prefer these over photo-radar because I actually slow down.

Really? I see those and think "Time to beat my high score!"

I hate the ones that just turn to a sad face after X km/h over the limit. Those ones are actually pretty smart as they aren't fun for anyone.

[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

Really? I see those and think "Time to beat my high score!"

I hate the ones that just turn to a sad face after X km/h over the limit. Those ones are actually pretty smart as they aren't fun for anyone.

Yup, they used to have one in Tuscany. Everytime I passed by it, I like to see how fast I can clock that thing.

[Ozy_Flame]

Is there no crowdsourced map API that can point out traps / radars in Calgary? Would be a good service to get started on if not.