Speeding in NC? NC says watch out...

"sounbwoy" (sounbwoy) 03/22/2016 at 21:15 • Filed to: None

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Time for the bikes hiding in the bushes... :-(

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Slant6 > sounbwoy 03/22/2016 at 21:20

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Are you in NC?

Jack Does Cars > Slant6 03/22/2016 at 21:51

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And judging by his profile, he’s in Raleigh too. Do we have another?

Also, will you be making to C&C Greensboro?

Slant6 > Jack Does Cars 03/22/2016 at 21:52

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ONE OF US. ONE OF US.

Jack Does Cars > Slant6 03/22/2016 at 21:54

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How many Raleigh Oppos are there? I know there’s me, you (sorta), Thunder (literally saw him today), among like three or four others.

Urambo Tauro > sounbwoy 03/22/2016 at 21:58

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If I understand the “myth” correctly, the so-called buffer-zone was originally intended to account for speedometer discrepancies.

So if you were only going one or two MPH over the speed limit, an officer would be able to tell that you’re at least trying to go the proper speed. Only if one was going five or more MPH over does it become obvious that the driver is either not paying attention, or is trying to take advantage of this buffer.

The story goes that once everyone found out about this buffer, speeding became “the norm”. So instead of raising the speed limit to reflect the new “85th perctentile”, a new buffer was implemented to target only the worst offenders: those going 1o or more MPH over the limit.

(Of course, I’ve never heard of these buffers being official in any way that would hold up in court. It’s just a rule of thumb to help officers spend their efforts on things more worthy of their attention.)

Still, this whole notion overlooks the main issue where a large percentage of drivers disagree with the established speed limit. During my driving career, I have actually seen the speed limit raised on multiple roadways. And in each case, this has made things better, not worse.

We don’t need some double-standard “buffer” to tell us how much we can fudge around with the law. What we need is better, more thoughtful application of speed limits.

(And better driving habits...)

traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn > Jack Does Cars 03/22/2016 at 22:00

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I’m close-ish to Raleigh. When is the Greensboro C&C? Ive never been to one before.

Chuckles > Jack Does Cars 03/22/2016 at 22:56

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I’m a Greenville NC Oppo. It’s just over an hour east of Raleigh.

sounbwoy > Slant6 03/22/2016 at 22:59

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Yup. Johnston County

Slant6 > sounbwoy 03/22/2016 at 23:00

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Ey, I’m up in Wake/ Watauga.

sounbwoy > Urambo Tauro 03/22/2016 at 23:02

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I typically don’t do more than 5 over. But you never know what kind of day the HP has. Especially if you’re in the workzone in Raleigh.. :-(

sounbwoy > traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn 03/22/2016 at 23:06

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I had heard the Raleigh C&C was moved to RTP near the airport, but not sure when they’re going to start. G’Boro is just a little too far for me right now. But ironically, I’ll go up to VIR in a second whenever I can ..lol

cbell04 > Jack Does Cars 03/23/2016 at 00:24

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Also a Raleigh oppo here. Have slowed my posts been busy but check in from time to time.

cbell04 > sounbwoy 03/23/2016 at 00:31

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This is oppo we all run radar detectors right? Know I do. Haven’t had a ticket in 6+ years that Ive used one and thats averaging 55k miles a year just for work. About an additional 10k personal. Even when im not pushing it its nice to know when your being watched.

Ps Raleigh oppo here

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Jack Does Cars 03/23/2016 at 01:17

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Shit! C&C is saturday? I’ll maybe try to make it, however it’s unlikely I’ll be able to wake up on time.

Jack Does Cars > traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn 03/23/2016 at 06:52

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This Saturday, at UNCG

Jack Does Cars > Chuckles 03/23/2016 at 06:52

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O really

Jack Does Cars > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 03/23/2016 at 06:53

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It starts at 8:00 at UNCG Parking lot 7

Jack Does Cars > cbell04 03/23/2016 at 06:53

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Cool! It’s good to see local names around here.

Jack Does Cars > sounbwoy 03/23/2016 at 06:53

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Schweet, I’m between Apex and Fuquay.

cbell04 > Jack Does Cars 03/23/2016 at 07:19

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Then we are neighbors. I live in Hsprings

Jack Does Cars > cbell04 03/23/2016 at 07:53

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Fantastic! My ortho is in Holly Springs, and I often go to the Target on 55.

cbell04 > Jack Does Cars 03/23/2016 at 09:22

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Cool I’m right around the corner from that area. If you see me give a honk! Also any local car shows pop up shoot me a message.

THShorn92 - Left his car in America > Jack Does Cars 03/23/2016 at 09:22

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*Raises Hand* Recent transplant from Wilmington, but I’m here!

Whatevs > Jack Does Cars 03/23/2016 at 10:05

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I am but really a lurker more than anything.

Jack Does Cars > cbell04 03/23/2016 at 10:10

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The grille is unique. I’ll be in a green TrailBlazer or a brown Equinox.

Jack Does Cars > THShorn92 - Left his car in America 03/23/2016 at 10:11

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Oh yes, hello again! Still adjusting to RDU?

Jack Does Cars > Whatevs 03/23/2016 at 10:12

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It’s all good.

Chuckles > Jack Does Cars 03/23/2016 at 11:34

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Yeah I moved here from PA 4 years ago. I’m not sure if I’m active enough on here to be a card carrying Opponaut, but I’ve been reading Oppo for a few years. It’s seems like there are enough of us that we should maybe do a separate post to take a roll call.

THShorn92 - Left his car in America > Jack Does Cars 03/23/2016 at 12:14

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I would say I am settled in pretty good. Really enjoying the area.

sounbwoy > cbell04 03/23/2016 at 12:20

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I haven’t used a radar detector in years. Been ticket free except for last year because I was following someone on a back road. Tropper turned around and pulled BOTH of us. Said since I was following the othr guy I was speeding too. Ain’t nobody got time fo’ dat... Lawyer/Improper Equipment/Done.

Jack Does Cars > Chuckles 03/23/2016 at 15:09

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Good idea.

Jack Does Cars > THShorn92 - Left his car in America 03/23/2016 at 15:11

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Great to hear, it’s especially nice this time of year.

THShorn92 - Left his car in America > Jack Does Cars 03/23/2016 at 15:30

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Oh yeah, I’ve been out biking quite a bit recently