Work Zone Speeding

bzinger · Sep 28, 2017

wore out said: ↑

Well it's official I'm clueless
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I guess the OP was looking for more than we could offer Russ lol.

pattyj · Sep 28, 2017

HughJack said: ↑

Want to get some thoughts from you all about Speeding thru a Road Construction Work Zone
not sure what section of forum it fits into, so posting here.

What reasons do so many rigs (and 4-wheelers) speed thru Work Zones?

I just don't get it. Speed limits in general aren't followed, but in the Work Zone??? where fines can be a lot more, where added danger exists with narrow lanes, loose material such as dirt or concrete chunks, on and on.

My truck is governed at 65 so can't really speed on the open highway. But when I enter a Work Zone, yes I slow to exactly the posted speed limit (slower if conditions warrant it).

The beef I have is I feel going the posted speed is almost a danger when people riding my rear bumper, or passing me in narrow lanes.

So I try to think about what reasons are drivers doing this? Its hard for me to come up with anything that makes sense - Why put your driving record at risk, and potential for expensive citation?

I'd really like to hear some answers to this.
Maybe you all are like me - angels about not speeding.
Look I'm not one who follows every rule by the book at all times. Just this one I don't think the blantant risks are worth it.

For example, very early Monday morning I was southbound on i-65 into Birmingham, AL where the i-65/i-20/-i-59 intersection is all torn up with construction....Posted speed says 40 MPH STRICTLY ENFORCED

So there I am in the dark before dawn slowing to 40, while a handful of trucks passed me one by one doing 65 if not 70 mph! Then getting on i-20 East the speed is still posted 40, although the road work kinda isn't really there, but still its posted, and cars/trucks both flying around me like I'm an idiot.

When those speeds are posted and there is no real work going on, I get frustrated too, but sure as heck not gonna risk getting cited until the signs post a higher speed limit again.

Side note, it is interesting to see how different states treat posted work zone speeds. Most of Wyoming on i-80 they don't seem to slow us lower than 65 even when one lane, other states - different case.

Anyone care to share your thoughts?
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You worry about yourself and stick to the speed limit.Trucks pass you because I assume you drive for a starter or mega company and these morons see you as the slow driver and they don't have the patience to stay behind you thru a construction zone.But like I said you're doing the right thing don't let the driving morons get to you.

HalpinUout · Sep 28, 2017

Its called ignorance... That's the reason... Its not them on the side of the road working...

flood · Sep 28, 2017

I think the reason MOST of them do it is because that is the only time and can feel like a super trucker.

I always do the speed limit in work zones and get passed all the time. if you don't like it go around I just don't care

HughJack · Sep 28, 2017

wore out said: ↑

Well it's official I'm clueless
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Doubt you're clueless, probably quite the contrary but I asked seriously twice, no three times now.
It went over my head if what you said actually answered the question of why these fools speed.
Why would I bother posting the question?
Looking for answers to help it make better sense why I'm seeing this every day....since those who do the speeding obviously aren't gonna stop.

And see I believe its idiotic behavior like the speeding is why we get a multitude of more regulations which are overbearing and miss the mark.

I don't claim to know nothin' after 5 years but you can be rest assured when you pass me I'm gonna be alert, safely driving, and I knew you were coming up behind me from two miles behind (or longer at night when headlights are visible).

Concorde · Sep 28, 2017

Phew, thought I was the only one who actually does the posted speed limit in construction zones.

I also run in the left lane when told to..

My only thoughts on the subject is...no one cares.

I've hardly ever seen work zone speeds enforced.

wore out · Sep 28, 2017

They speed because they are selfish and care about nothing but themselves. It's all about them. They only feel the slightest remorse when they are forced to pay for their actions. They aren't smart enough to look ahead.

bzinger · Sep 28, 2017

Also the same low grades that have no respect for other peoples property and dump piss , pop and God knows what else next to my truck splattering it on my truck ...this is starting to irk me .

Bigrayon · Sep 28, 2017

Well I am not govern, but I got one over 20 years ago and I learned very well it cost me over 1000 ok

Trucker61016 · Sep 28, 2017

Gotta watch some of those zones in Chicago area. I actually go above the work speed limit cause if u actually slow to 45 you're gonna cause a wreck from all those running up on you at 60 plus. So I do 55 . Also most say if flashing anyway. So it's not always an active speed limit

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