I can't help but laugh while reading some of these posts. On what universe is it OK to break a law? Any law? A posted speed limit is just that, the limit. Nothing on the state statutes have any literature that says it's ok to exceed a lawful posted speed limit sign. Just because you always do it and don't get bothered, doesn't negate the simple fact that you are breaking the law. My tire is only 1/32 below the mandated limit. It's only a 25¢ pack of gum I didn't pay for. I didn't slap him that hard. My blood alcohol is only .01 over the limit. Regardless of how little over/under a limit these are, they are all illegal. Speeding is no different. You don't have to agree with a posted speed limit, but you must obey it. If you don't agree with it, petition the local law makers to have it changed, but until then, obey the law. Speeding doesn't get you there any faster. What it does do is make you more unsafe. You have less reaction time to respond to an emergency situation. Speeding will consume more fuel than not speeding. Getting caught, even 1 mph over, will cost you money, points on CSA and drivers license, bring on a potentially unwanted DOT inspection. Speeding causes more stress and fatigue because you are worrying about that bear out there and having to be more mentally aware of your surroundings. Statements like "do it all the time and don't get bothered" is line saying "I fly down that mountain all the time." It only takes one time. Those that use the logic that the sooner they deliver, the sooner they will get another load and make money......If the finances are that tight, that getting another load that afternoon or waiting till the next morning is going to make or break you, then perhaps instead of speeding, you should re-evaluate the company you drive for/contract to, or take a good look at your own personal budget and spending. Go ahead and bash me for this post, don't really care. We are supposed to be professionals, but honestly, it's hard to view anyone as a professional when professionals can't even obey and respect one of the most basic driving laws. Respect is earned.......
Oh get off your high horse. No one said speeding isn't illegal. Me riding my bike at 80mph on nothing but a permit isn't legal. Never admited it was did it anyways...
Correct, but bragging and condoning speeding is just as stupid and irresponsible as the above action. People seek advice from professionals and whenever someone advocates illegal actions or makes it seem like it's no big deal, that pretty much sums up the responders level if professionalism. Whenever someone asks how to do something illegal, the overwhelming unanimous replies should all be, "DON'T DO IT."
I've wasted far more time in traffic jams than getting some coffee at the truck stop. I need to trip plan better and get better at estimating what time I'll get to certain metro areas. Taking your half-hour break after a city instead of before could end up saving you an hour (looking at you Pheonix). Or, starting your day just 30-45minutes earlier to beat the morning rush hour. I did get pretty good shutting down at the truck stops after I passed through a metro area. Fairly clear sailing the next morning. Can neither confirm nor deny:
5 mph over is usually tolerated although some cities and counties around the country seem to make up there own traffic laws. Northern California and Oregon are the worst.
Respect is not earned, respect is given and respect is lost. If you are waiting for someone to earn your respect, before you show them respect, you are not respecting them, which inturn causes them to not respect you. You give your respect until someone causes you to lose it.
Sometimes the better use of your time, selling your 70, is to park it before a major metro area if you are approaching it mid afternoon. Cut that day short and take the pick of the litter parking spot in a truck stop. Then your 10 will be up and you can get underway not long after 1:00 am and run through at the speed limit. Small towns with traffic lights almost always have the lights "on demand" for side street traffic, so running a US highway at night it's rare to get a red light.
