How much MPH over does your state allow?

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  1. TheDude1969

    TheDude1969 Heavy Load Member

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    I've had nights running down hills that should've required a full rectal exam, and only gotten a shine of spot light from passing trooper, and also been pulled over for 3 MPH and given ticket.

    I run < 10MPH over through IL, and comfortable. But not sure how far that limit stretches in other states?

    Prime/ CR England and, 'goody two shoes' need not respond! j/k
     
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  3. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    I do 5 over in ar some don't care some do lol. Indian I only do 2 over lol
     
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  4. leadfoot80

    leadfoot80 Light Load Member

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    Generally 5-6 over in WY.. 3-5 over in CO.
     
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  5. Steve D

    Steve D Light Load Member

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    Depends on the limit. If its 70 I don't touch it. If it's 55 I usually stretch it to 58 with no consequences. Does anybody know how strict Michigan is on their stupid 70/60 split speed limit? I do 62 on the Interstates and assume I am safe.
     
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  6. cowboy_tech

    cowboy_tech Road Train Member

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    Cali usually will let you slide at 59-60mph.
     
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  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Some states are very strict on truckers because they hate us like Ohio.
     
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  8. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    I usually do 65 all the way across from Phx to LA, but I know where they like to hide. lol
     
  9. Emolson

    Emolson Light Load Member

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    Depending on the state but sometimes I might go 5 over and no more than that. But in 55mph zones 57-58mph is what I drive often.
     
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  10. Calist

    Calist Bobtail Member

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    Have an in-law who is a retired Illinois state trooper, and a brother in law who's a retired Oklahoma officer. Now this could only apply to 4 wheelers but the general rule of thumb from both is..... 9 your fine, 10 your mine! So if I can, I only go 8 over unless in a construction zone, then its strictly what the posted limit is if not slower.
     
  11. TheDude1969

    TheDude1969 Heavy Load Member

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    all day long @ 63mph, not a problem...73 seems to irritate them, go figure?
     
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