70 MPH in 80 MPH Zone ??? - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

burtandnancy · 08-23-2009, 09:59 PM

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...

NuBiker · 08-23-2009, 10:39 PM

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

Neonspinnazz · 08-24-2009, 05:03 PM

"It wasn't me, it wasn't me..."

sato7 · 08-24-2009, 05:08 PM

Dont worry I compensate for that slow poke all the time! I love to see people do a double take when I pass them....

BigWarpGuy · 08-24-2009, 06:26 PM

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.

forestacademy · 08-24-2009, 06:31 PM

You folks have 80 MPH Zones?

No Realy, Whats the speed limit in the carpool lane?

gbryers · 08-24-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigWarpGuy

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...

BigWarpGuy · 08-24-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gbryers

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.

forestacademy · 08-24-2009, 06:55 PM

Remember, on those turnpikes big brother is watching via EZ-Pass
THey know how long it took from on to off

BigWarpGuy · 08-24-2009, 06:57 PM

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.