View Poll Results: How much over the Speed Limit do you drive?
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Senior Member
Joined: 09-11-2007
Posts: 1,379
From: Palm Bay, Florida
I try to stick to the speed limit since most cars are going over said speed limits. Staying in the right lane, most cars blow by and it is like that I'm the only car on the road. When you drive long distances, driving 5-10 mph over, you lose mpg and those more frequent gas stops eat up any time saved by speeding. I get stressed when I get into a mass of cars tailgating each other and driving at 80 (speed limit 70) then braking or zig zagging from lane to lane to get one more car length in front. Not worth the aggravation.
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Joined: 11-19-2010
Posts: 620
From: Springfield, Oregon
In August of 2008, I moved from Orange County, California to Springfield, Oregon. In Orange County, freeway traffic, when it wasn't saturated, averaged 10-15mph over the speed limit in the left lane. Streets, 5-10mph over except in residential or school zones. As long as you didn't stand out from the crowd, you were OK. I never got a speeding ticket on the road in Orange County since moving there in 1981. All my tickets have been while travelling, either on the interstate, or on remote highways in Nevada or Oregon. So that tells you - be carefull of your speed on unfamiliar roads. You'll get nabbed.....
Getting used to the roads in Oregon now. With less cars, I believe the emforcement is way more stringent. I've been pulled over twice for speeding. First time the Oregon State Police officer let me go with a warning for doing 70+ in a 55 zone, which was dropping down to a 45 zone, going down a grade. I didn't even have my license with me on that one, forgetting it at home. Next time I got nabbed on a rural 2-lane highway for around 70 in a 55. Officer said it was a road with strict enforcement - no leeway for him to issue a warning. Cost me around $90.....
Around here, a lot more of the drivers keep to the exact speed limit, apparently already learning their lesson. Lots of radar guns aimed, too....
Getting used to the roads in Oregon now. With less cars, I believe the emforcement is way more stringent. I've been pulled over twice for speeding. First time the Oregon State Police officer let me go with a warning for doing 70+ in a 55 zone, which was dropping down to a 45 zone, going down a grade. I didn't even have my license with me on that one, forgetting it at home. Next time I got nabbed on a rural 2-lane highway for around 70 in a 55. Officer said it was a road with strict enforcement - no leeway for him to issue a warning. Cost me around $90.....
Around here, a lot more of the drivers keep to the exact speed limit, apparently already learning their lesson. Lots of radar guns aimed, too....
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Joined: 02-15-2010
Posts: 1,706
From: Minneapolis, MN
In the U.S., each state has its own law. The laws of different states sometimes differ.
In Russia, one law. Despite the fact that Russia is a huge country and a lot of "states".
Speed limits in Russia:
In cities and towns - 60 km / h (37.4 miles / h);
On the highway - 90 km / h (56.1 miles / h);
There are more signs for local restrictions.
If you exceed the limit of less than 40 km / h (24.9 miles / h) - fine. If you exceed the limit over 40 km / h - driving ban for the period from 2 months to 1 year.
I usually move around the city very quickly. I - a hardened offender, sometimes exceeding the limit by 2 times. But I do it very carefully. Thus, in order not to disturb the neighbors and not to anger the police.
Ekaterinburg is the ability to move quickly - good straight roads, minimum polices. But the differences in different Russian cities.
For example, in Kazan (I returned from that city a few days ago) can not move quickly. Disgusting state of the roads. Police surveillance cameras on every street corner. In winter, bad clean snow. Kazan drivers can not get the pleasure of driving fast. Moreover - in Kazan is very popular offroad vehicles, regular car is easy to kill at Kazan holed roads.
In Russia, one law. Despite the fact that Russia is a huge country and a lot of "states".
Speed limits in Russia:
In cities and towns - 60 km / h (37.4 miles / h);
On the highway - 90 km / h (56.1 miles / h);
There are more signs for local restrictions.
If you exceed the limit of less than 40 km / h (24.9 miles / h) - fine. If you exceed the limit over 40 km / h - driving ban for the period from 2 months to 1 year.
I usually move around the city very quickly. I - a hardened offender, sometimes exceeding the limit by 2 times. But I do it very carefully. Thus, in order not to disturb the neighbors and not to anger the police.
Ekaterinburg is the ability to move quickly - good straight roads, minimum polices. But the differences in different Russian cities.
For example, in Kazan (I returned from that city a few days ago) can not move quickly. Disgusting state of the roads. Police surveillance cameras on every street corner. In winter, bad clean snow. Kazan drivers can not get the pleasure of driving fast. Moreover - in Kazan is very popular offroad vehicles, regular car is easy to kill at Kazan holed roads.
I just hope you don't end up losing your license... 
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Joined: 03-22-2010
Posts: 2,108
From: Russia Ekaterinburg
But if caught - not the end. Good old-fashioned corruption has not been canceled. The policeman takes a bribe in half the cases. If not taken a bribe to a policeman, then takes a bribe to his boss (but much more).
Over the years I have been caught many times (speeding, the oncoming traffic lane, traffic violation on the "railway crossing"). But 2000 - 3000 rubles always solve the problem. Sometimes it is enough to mention the name of the police boss, and released. The main thing - to convince the police that "tough guy mows this sheep."
For all the time one case came to court in 2007. But helped a good introduction and purchase of the LCD monitor for the needs of the police department (7000 rubles).
I know that the U.S. police are much more honest. In general, it is very good. But it is difficult to solve small problems.
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Joined: 02-15-2010
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From: Minneapolis, MN
Russia police sound a little bit corrupt Geg. You can't bribe your way out of a ticket here in the US. Well, at least I don't think so, I've never tried. 
In the United States, I believe we have a 12-point system. When you get issued a ticket for speeding or another offense, you may lose points on your license. I think a typical speeding ticket costs you about 3-4 points depending on how fast you were going. So, unless you get more than 3-4 tickets in one year's time, you're not going to lose your license. If you're a really bad driver and get a ticket, say, every month, then you're probably going to lose your license. For example, I got a speeding ticket last year for 10 mph over the posted speed limit. 
It costs me $175 (which is more than usual, don't know why it was so high) and 3 points on my license. But I still have 9 points left, so unless I get 3 or more tickets yet this year (which won't happen), I'm not in danger of losing my license. After one year's time has passed, I will have 12 points on my license again. Russia police sound like they're a little harder on you guys, but if you have some $$$ to offer them, then all is good. At least that's how it seems to me.
You can't bribe your way out of a ticket here in the US. Well, at least I don't think so, I've never tried. In the United States, I believe we have a 12-point system. When you get issued a ticket for speeding or another offense, you may lose points on your license. I think a typical speeding ticket costs you about 3-4 points depending on how fast you were going. So, unless you get more than 3-4 tickets in one year's time, you're not going to lose your license. If you're a really bad driver and get a ticket, say, every month, then you're probably going to lose your license. For example, I got a speeding ticket last year for 10 mph over the posted speed limit. It costs me $175 (which is more than usual, don't know why it was so high) and 3 points on my license. But I still have 9 points left, so unless I get 3 or more tickets yet this year (which won't happen), I'm not in danger of losing my license. After one year's time has passed, I will have 12 points on my license again. Russia police sound like they're a little harder on you guys, but if you have some $$$ to offer them, then all is good. At least that's how it seems to me.
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Joined: 03-22-2010
Posts: 2,108
From: Russia Ekaterinburg
You're right, my friend. In the U.S. or Europe, I will not risk the corruption of the police. Prison you have a good (a real hotel! Not Russian), but the lack of freedom to me is contraindicated.
Although, for example, Thailand's police take bribes no worse than the Russian police. Third World, says it all.
Point system (revocation of license after 12 score) existed in the Soviet Union. Abolished it for about 20 years ago.
I do not believe ballroom system progressive. But one advantage - the iron discipline on the roads.
When (and if!) I arrive in the U.S., will I have in mind the ball system. Although ... I do not believe that the U.S. government can take away my the Russian license. No American jurisdiction. Even if that happens, I'll turn easily my license in Russia. Statement about the loss, for example.
Although, for example, Thailand's police take bribes no worse than the Russian police. Third World, says it all.
Point system (revocation of license after 12 score) existed in the Soviet Union. Abolished it for about 20 years ago.
I do not believe ballroom system progressive. But one advantage - the iron discipline on the roads.
When (and if!) I arrive in the U.S., will I have in mind the ball system. Although ... I do not believe that the U.S. government can take away my the Russian license. No American jurisdiction. Even if that happens, I'll turn easily my license in Russia. Statement about the loss, for example.
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