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TJF3Man Champion Author Buffalo Posts:9,805 Points:1,905,125 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2005 11:10:56 PM Ignore TJF3Man Report Abuse Depending on the area I'm at I'll usually do about 10mph over the posted limit, within reason of course.

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Depending on the area I'm at I'll usually do about 10mph over the posted limit, within reason of course.

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Cherokee76 Champion Author Gary Posts:4,743 Points:826,735 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2005 7:36:11 PM Ignore Cherokee76 Report Abuse Yesterday I had to drive to Homer, MI. I drove 90+ the entire way.
Dino019 Champion Author Denver Posts:13,306 Points:2,108,170 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2005 7:35:00 PM Ignore Dino019 Report Abuse on major streets about 10 over. On streets through neighborhoods, I do exactly the speed limit or under. You never know when a kid could pop out. On the highway....at least 10 over.....usually I'm doing 70-75 in a 55
qua-lude Champion Author Portland Posts:4,807 Points:748,865 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2005 6:21:37 PM Ignore qua-lude Report Abuse no more than 5 mph
CRAZY DUDE Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:14,606 Points:2,678,445 Joined:Dec 2002	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2005 3:13:58 PM Ignore CRAZY DUDE Report Abuse avg 5mph
bushhound Champion Author Dayton Posts:9,515 Points:1,922,235 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2005 2:13:37 PM Ignore bushhound Report Abuse About 5 miles over.
m6gm Champion Author Kentucky Posts:16,843 Points:1,526,460 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2005 11:39:12 AM Ignore m6gm Report Abuse In Kentucky, they can pull your license on the spot for doing more than 26 mph over the speed limit. I try to keep it under 90 on the interstates.
gasguzzler9 Champion Author Boston Posts:3,270 Points:122,280 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2005 2:13:25 AM Ignore gasguzzler9 Report Abuse i dont sneak. i just go. i get left alone.
chocolateflash Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,393 Points:1,752,900 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2005 1:47:08 AM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse Just go with the flow. Stick with one pack. If that pack leaves you, slow down another will catch you eventually. Do not ever draw attention to yourself, that is the reason to stick with the pack.
rotarykid Veteran Author Colorado Posts:296 Points:5,415 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2005 1:02:45 AM Ignore rotarykid Report Abuse On rural interstates I drive just above 70 mph , the posted speed limit has nothing to do with the speed I drive . I like the other 90 % of the drivers on the road drive what feels safe on highways designed for 80 mph , 70 to 75 mph . Although in states that have kept the 65 speed limit I observed that people drive faster than they do in states that have adopted 70 or 75 mph speed limits . In my experience the 65 speed limit only leads to more unsafe driving due to the fact that all low limits lead to no one paying any attention to any limits . In states that have adopted real limits on all roads , 65 to 70 mph on two lane roads & 70 to 75 mph on divided highways people pay attention to all the limits in these states . This makes traffic flow smooth & all together @ a safe speed instead of the mixes of speeds that exist in the unatureally low posted states . So I think your question isn't the real question ; Do poeple drive 10 mph above or faster than the 70 or 75 speed limits posted in 31 states currently ????And in my 10 years of driving in 70 & 75 mph speed limited states , THEY DON'T !!!!!!! 85 to 90 % of the drivers drive between 70 & 75 mph regardless of the posted speed limit is . The 10 to 15 % of the people that excede the limits & drive 80 to 90 mph will not drive any faster if the limit raised to 70 or 75 mph . In my experience they actually drive slower due to the fact with the higher speed limits come more enforcement , so traffic is actually safer under the higher limits .
Roadieboy Champion Author Regina Posts:11,378 Points:2,024,920 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2005 5:25:49 AM Ignore Roadieboy Report Abuse usually 10km is safe. I have been stopped for 15km, but not for 10.
sleepy31 Champion Author Washington Posts:8,044 Points:2,250,770 Joined:Jan 2003	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2005 2:33:00 PM Ignore sleepy31 Report Abuse The amount that I speed depends on how many police I see patrolling the area. Where I see no police, I'll go up to 25 mph faster than the posted speed limit.
Loree71 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:33,975 Points:2,161,865 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2005 11:33:20 AM Ignore Loree71 Report Abuse Limit? That word is not in my vocabulary............
leadsled Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:6,939 Points:1,426,835 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2005 11:07:32 AM Ignore leadsled Report Abuse I don't sneak, I choose. 3-5-10-20 kph over
CBoom7 Rookie Author Texas Posts:17 Points:2,175 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2005 1:05:51 AM Ignore CBoom7 Report Abuse 5-10 miles depending on my mood, when iam pissed probly 15-30 unless its like a high populated area.
PetroPimp Rookie Author Minnesota Posts:50 Points:11,425 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2005 12:31:46 AM Ignore PetroPimp Report Abuse I don't speed unless im on the highway, generally 10 over.
scrounger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:8,409 Points:2,236,640 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2005 12:29:43 AM Ignore scrounger Report Abuse usually do 5 mph over or 5-10 kph over......except in school zones and playgrounds!
AFOS Champion Author Chicago Posts:22,010 Points:2,128,960 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 5:00:59 PM Ignore AFOS Report Abuse No more than 5mph in the city because city street limits are usually more rationally set. Used to do 75 (limit 65-70) on the Interstates and in Wisconsin (limit 65) I'd frequently pass radar cars at 75 because I was daydreaming and didn't see them. They don't care. But I've slowed down to 70 for economy reasons. With Indiana's speed limit going up to 75 I don't know that I'll be able to do only 70 on my occasional forays there.
DFS All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:653 Points:221,685 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 4:12:29 PM Ignore DFS Report Abuse 7 MPH - Usually they will give you 5 and your speedometer is off 2 MPH.
altidude Rookie Author Ventura Posts:89 Points:27,800 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 4:11:48 PM Ignore altidude Report Abuse I usually set my cruise control at 72 MPH, 7 MPH over the posted limit, on the freeway commute. I get passed like I'm standing still so hopefully the highway patrol will leave me alone and go after the others.
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:14,456 Points:1,862,920 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 1:25:14 PM Ignore gvan Report Abuse Five mph. Yeah, yeah, I know. I'm blocking traffic for those that want to go 15-20 mph over the limit.
bahrb Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:19,748 Points:1,663,115 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 11:31:28 AM Ignore bahrb Report Abuse about 5mph above the limit, if ti's clear!
ginfo All-Star Author Pittsburgh Posts:663 Points:156,940 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 11:30:10 AM Ignore ginfo Report Abuse 3-5.
mortgagerick Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:25 Points:9,265 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 11:29:39 AM Ignore mortgagerick Report Abuse 7-8 MPH ussually keeps up with traffic and wont cause a ticket
v8_460 Champion Author Seattle Posts:32,427 Points:2,561,395 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 11:23:57 AM Ignore v8_460 Report Abuse Usually 5 and ocassionally 10. Lots of State Patrol around here.
mikefd Champion Author Dayton Posts:3,054 Points:682,890 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 11:01:57 AM Ignore mikefd Report Abuse I always set my cruise on 72 on the intersates...
COdriver Sophomore Author Colorado Posts:106 Points:20,745 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 10:55:24 AM Ignore COdriver Report Abuse 5-7 mph on streets and 10 mph on the interstate.
GDubbs Champion Author British Columbia Posts:8,655 Points:1,718,110 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 9:59:52 AM Ignore GDubbs Report Abuse Always 10 over
ManSinha Champion Author California Posts:10,493 Points:2,067,635 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 9:57:43 AM Ignore ManSinha Report Abuse 2-5 mph
wachinggas Champion Author Toronto Posts:4,947 Points:1,321,855 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 9:50:25 AM Ignore wachinggas Report Abuse about 10
rez Champion Author Dallas Posts:5,075 Points:1,000,175 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 9:42:02 AM Ignore rez Report Abuse 5-10
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:17,898 Points:2,125,120 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 12:23:31 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse i try to go with the flow
AKTigger99645 Champion Author Anchorage Posts:6,076 Points:1,207,825 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 12:20:37 AM Ignore AKTigger99645 Report Abuse Oh, bgrumbin, give it a break. Now, on topic, I'll do 5 over when passing in the left lane. [Edited by: AKTigger99645 at 7/6/2005 1:21:05 AM EST]
jason54915 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:8,723 Points:1,785,475 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 12:19:42 AM Ignore jason54915 Report Abuse 5-10 always
bgrumbin All-Star Author Nevada Posts:858 Points:105,055 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2005 12:18:52 AM Ignore bgrumbin Report Abuse since this has to do with criminal ethics not general gas talk, THIS IS A TOTALLY POLITICAL TOPIC IN VIOLATION OF THE NEW GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY JT
01RedZ28 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,011 Points:602,450 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 9:44:25 PM Ignore 01RedZ28 Report Abuse Whatever the local authorities let me get away with. I always go 25 in residential areas and school zones though.
kramalot5 Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,213 Points:597,635 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 9:31:11 PM Ignore kramalot5 Report Abuse 5 is good enough for me....
WSpaceport Champion Author California Posts:9,085 Points:1,859,580 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 9:29:29 PM Ignore WSpaceport Report Abuse I try to keep in pegged right on, or just below the posted limit.
Lookiehere Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,988 Points:618,745 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 9:13:27 PM Ignore Lookiehere Report Abuse 5-10 mph
DeWiPe Champion Author Denver Posts:4,657 Points:934,760 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 6:25:48 PM Ignore DeWiPe Report Abuse 10%
cv Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,229 Points:2,285,180 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 9:59:18 AM Ignore cv Report Abuse Around 5mph if conditions allow.
WdnUlik2no All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:630 Points:9,810 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 9:57:28 AM Ignore WdnUlik2no Report Abuse On Atlanta highways you have to go at least 70 even in the slow lane, and people still fly by going 80, 90. On the highways I keep it between 70 - 74. In the city I usually go 5 - 11 over. Always do 25 in school zone no matter what; even with the jerks behind me riding my bumper.
CoronaKid Champion Author Riverside Posts:8,709 Points:1,554,750 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 9:13:17 AM Ignore CoronaKid Report Abuse Sneak? I always go 15 mph over the speed limit on the freeway. I do go 25 mph in a school zone.
MYKRO All-Star Author Idaho Posts:714 Points:787,315 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 9:07:25 AM Ignore MYKRO Report Abuse 1-2 miles per hour...
Davegh All-Star Author Toronto Posts:801 Points:57,690 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 9:04:28 AM Ignore Davegh Report Abuse Depends on the area, but usually never more than 10
erikbmw Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,249 Points:1,080,625 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 8:56:52 AM Ignore erikbmw Report Abuse 7mph
MacGyver_1701 Champion Author Indiana Posts:6,834 Points:1,571,875 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 8:42:26 AM Ignore MacGyver_1701 Report Abuse No more than 5. I have to think about fuel milage.
bronco66 Champion Author Austin Posts:5,459 Points:1,065,020 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 8:32:20 AM Ignore bronco66 Report Abuse 5
GreenLuminaAPV Champion Author Akron Posts:3,812 Points:743,165 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 8:32:08 AM Ignore GreenLuminaAPV Report Abuse 5-10 depending on where i am
AleroLeanne Rookie Author Ontario Posts:61 Points:15,480 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2005 8:30:25 AM Ignore AleroLeanne Report Abuse At least 20 km...sometimes more (depends on the area).