Speed limit when passing
08-15-2002 | 04:05 PM
#41
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It is legal in a few states
It is legal in a few states to exceed the speed limit while passing.
In particular, Washington state has the following statute:
Montana has a similar statute although I can't find a copy of it right now. I'm pretty sure a handful of other states do as well but I don't know for sure.
As a general rule though most states make no special provisions for speeding while passing. You can try to argue the "must pass safely" angle but I wouldn't rely on it.
In particular, Washington state has the following statute:
RCW 46.61.425
Minimum speed regulation -- Passing a slow moving vehicle (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with the law: PROVIDED, that a person following a vehicle driving at less than the legal maximum speed and desiring to pass such vehicle may exceed the speedlimit, subject to the provisions of RCW 46.61.120 on highways having only one lane of traffic in each direction, at
only such a speed and for only such a distance as is necessary to complete the pass with a reasonable margin of safety.
Minimum speed regulation -- Passing a slow moving vehicle (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with the law: PROVIDED, that a person following a vehicle driving at less than the legal maximum speed and desiring to pass such vehicle may exceed the speedlimit, subject to the provisions of RCW 46.61.120 on highways having only one lane of traffic in each direction, at
only such a speed and for only such a distance as is necessary to complete the pass with a reasonable margin of safety.
As a general rule though most states make no special provisions for speeding while passing. You can try to argue the "must pass safely" angle but I wouldn't rely on it.
08-15-2002 | 05:58 PM
#43
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wow, good find!
I'll print it and ask my mass cop friend what he makes of that. I'm guessing he's going to say there is a strict law that forbids speeding and that is just mumbo-jumbo and wouldn't hold in court, but I'll ask and we'll see.
I'll print it and ask my mass cop friend what he makes of that. I'm guessing he's going to say there is a strict law that forbids speeding and that is just mumbo-jumbo and wouldn't hold in court, but I'll ask and we'll see.
Originally posted by iwannabmw
http://www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl/90-17.htm
The way I read that is the car can be operated faster than the posted speeds, depending on the actual zone, for a specific distance. It doesn't specifically address passing per se. It's all kinda of a technicality because the distances are so short it's almost impossible to pass without slamming on the brakes after to slow back down and the simple fact that if a cop wants to write you, he'll write you up regardless.
http://www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl/90-17.htm
The way I read that is the car can be operated faster than the posted speeds, depending on the actual zone, for a specific distance. It doesn't specifically address passing per se. It's all kinda of a technicality because the distances are so short it's almost impossible to pass without slamming on the brakes after to slow back down and the simple fact that if a cop wants to write you, he'll write you up regardless.
08-15-2002 | 11:48 PM
#44
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Posts: 395
Re: It is legal in a few states
Originally posted by Myrv
It is legal in a few states to exceed the speed limit while passing.
In particular, Washington state has the following statute:
Montana has a similar statute although I can't find a copy of it right now. I'm pretty sure a handful of other states do as well but I don't know for sure.
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It is legal in a few states to exceed the speed limit while passing.
In particular, Washington state has the following statute:
Montana has a similar statute although I can't find a copy of it right now. I'm pretty sure a handful of other states do as well but I don't know for sure.
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that makes so much sense! thats a real good find.
08-16-2002 | 12:22 AM
#45
Originally posted by Eric
Passing somebody with only a 5 or 10 km/h (or 3 to 6 mph) differential would take quite a bit of time, which means you wouldn't be able to pass 90% of the time.
Passing somebody with only a 5 or 10 km/h (or 3 to 6 mph) differential would take quite a bit of time, which means you wouldn't be able to pass 90% of the time.
that's the way 99% of "people" driver here (North East USA).
It's like they don't give a $hit about anybody else. Sad, but true.
So whenever I get to drive in Canada - it's a holiday to me
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