• Usernameblankface@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    The posted speed limit plus 5mph is considered normal where I’m from in America. 10 over is asking for a ticket.

    I visited Texas once, and was amazed to see most everyone driving 20-30mph over the posted limit, even past the speed traps with no consequences.

    • anon6789@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      I’m in Southeast Pennsylvania and they’ll whack you for 10 over, but 20-30 over is not rare here. People just don’t care about anyone but themselves on the road.

      I take all back roads to work now and it’s much better even though the drive is twice as long.

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      8 months ago

      Drove home going 85 and still being passed yesterday. I live in Texas.

      If you’re not going as fast as they are, you’re a potential danger now.

      • Socsa@sh.itjust.works
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        8 months ago

        This is particularly stupid considering that your average shitty brodozer is pretty much incapable of emergency braking from 85mph.