70 MPH in 80 MPH Zone ??? - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum
Home News Models Alternatives
 
Smart Car of America - America's Largest Smart Fortwo Enthusiast Community   Smart Fortwo, smart car, smartcar
HOME FORUMS GALLERY

Go Back   Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum > Community > smart General Discussion


Notices

SmartCarofAmerica.com is the premier Smart Car Forum on the internet. Registered Users do not see the above ads.
» Auto Insurance
» Supporting Partner
» Recent Threads
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-23-2009, 09:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
burtandnancy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Drive: Passion
Posts: 650
Thanks: 0
Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts
70 MPH in 80 MPH Zone ???

Sunday, 8/30/09 2:30 PM, 210 Freeway between Azusa and Pasadena. The locals know that this freeway is very fast when traffic is light but some people use the Car Pool lane for Sunday cruising. We caught a new black/silver Cabrio west bound in the Car Pool lane doing 70 with not a vehicle on his horizon, and a line of cars stacked up behind, and all we could do was move over into the fast lane which was cruising at the normal 80/85. I was embarrased that the tie up was caused by a smart car driver. I hope the owner recognizes himself and gets at least two lanes to the right and not cause any more shame to fellow smarties...

burtandnancy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2009, 10:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Azusa, California
Drive: Passion
Posts: 103
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I sure do agree with you!!! No matter what lane you are in, if the folks in the lanes to your right are passing you, either speed up, or move to a slower lane.
What cracks me up are folks who use the car pool lane, and they are going slower than the traffic in the other lanes, LOL. Kinda defeats the purpose of the carpool lane...

Best Regards,
Nu

Last edited by NuBiker; 08-23-2009 at 11:09 PM.
NuBiker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2009, 05:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
Neonspinnazz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Volo (IL)
Drive: Passion
Posts: 8,066
Thanks: 492
Thanked 194 Times in 131 Posts
Garage
"It wasn't me, it wasn't me..."
Neonspinnazz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2009, 05:08 PM   #4 (permalink)
 
sato7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Jax FL
Drive: Passion
Posts: 793
Thanks: 0
Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts
Dont worry I compensate for that slow poke all the time! I love to see people do a double take when I pass them....
sato7 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2009, 06:26 PM   #5 (permalink)
BigGoofyGuy
SCOA Club
 
BigWarpGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: East Windsor New Jersey
Drive: Pure
Posts: 7,364
Thanks: 310
Thanked 151 Times in 124 Posts
There is no where (that I know of) that has those speeds in NJ. I am glad. Some drivers here are nuts and those speeds would just make worse.
BigWarpGuy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2009, 06:31 PM   #6 (permalink)
SCOA Club
 
forestacademy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts
Drive: Passion
Posts: 11,131
Thanks: 56
Thanked 312 Times in 220 Posts
Garage
You folks have 80 MPH Zones?

No Realy, Whats the speed limit in the carpool lane?
forestacademy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2009, 06:40 PM   #7 (permalink)
SCOA Club
 
gbryers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: South Carolina
Drive: Passion
Posts: 2,486
Thanks: 130
Thanked 235 Times in 140 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigWarpGuy View Post
There is no where (that I know of) that has those speeds in NJ. I am glad. Some drivers here are nuts and those speeds would just make worse.

BWG - though it isn't posted that way, I seem to recall having to drive 80 on the Parkway at rush hour, for fear that I would get a ticket if I didn't keep up. Granted, it has been a few years...
gbryers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2009, 06:50 PM   #8 (permalink)
BigGoofyGuy
SCOA Club
 
BigWarpGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: East Windsor New Jersey
Drive: Pure
Posts: 7,364
Thanks: 310
Thanked 151 Times in 124 Posts
NJTP?

Quote:
Originally Posted by gbryers View Post
BWG - though it isn't posted that way, I seem to recall having to drive 80 on the Parkway at rush hour, for fear that I would get a ticket if I didn't keep up. Granted, it has been a few years...
It is rare that I go on the New Jersey Turnpike. I do not remember ever going that fast. I have gone up to 70 mph on I-95 but only briefly.
BigWarpGuy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2009, 06:55 PM   #9 (permalink)
SCOA Club
 
forestacademy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts
Drive: Passion
Posts: 11,131
Thanks: 56
Thanked 312 Times in 220 Posts
Garage
Remember, on those turnpikes big brother is watching via EZ-Pass
THey know how long it took from on to off

Last edited by forestacademy; 08-24-2009 at 06:59 PM.
forestacademy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2009, 06:57 PM   #10 (permalink)
BigGoofyGuy
SCOA Club
 
BigWarpGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: East Windsor New Jersey
Drive: Pure
Posts: 7,364
Thanks: 310
Thanked 151 Times in 124 Posts
I know. I was confused and went the wrong way; the path was for those who have a smart pass. Unfortunately for my Dad, the van I was driving then was in his name and he got the ticket.
BigWarpGuy is offline   Reply With Quote
Today
 


This ad will not be shown if you are logged in.

Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:02 AM.



Smart Cars of America, LLC is not affiliated with, authorized by, associated with or have any connection with G&K, Zap, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz AMG, Mercedes-Benz McLaren Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, smart Canada Division, DaimlerChrysler, Chrysler LLC, DaimlerChrysler AG, Maybach, smart gmbh, a division of Mercedes Benz LLC, the manufacturer of SMART automobiles, smart USA Distributor, LLC, a division of Penske Automotive Group, Inc, the exclusive authorized U.S. importer and distributor of the smart vehicle or any of their official dealerships


Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.3.2
Garage Plus vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.
Ad Management by RedTyger