and the CHP screws me again....

05-18-10, 04:16 PM

So far I've seen posts here by cops, truckers, and "others".
The two former groups seem to be in agreement here, and it doesn't matter whether it be in Europe or North America, as the traffic laws are fairly uniform. (So are the Hours Of Service regulations for truckers!)

From another trucker:
You were in the left lane. (Keep right. Pass left.)
This indicates that you were NOT just keeping up with traffic.

81 in a 65.
You're 10 MPH over what most juristictions consider to be the discretionary/courtesy/tolerence/grace (for lack of a better word) zone.

You're a repeat offender, which means your license is on the line, as it should be.

Personal advice:
Pay the ticket.
Leave earlier, thus allowing yourself enough time to arrive at destination, without speeding.
Keep right, except to pass.
Drive the posted speed limit. (At least until your past violations have been cleared from your license.)
Don't bother applying for a driving job. (Poor driving record.)
Brace yourself for an insurance premium increase.

Side note: They do NOT have to but, most cops will allow you 10% over the posted limit.

The only question a judge considers is, did you break the law as cited.

The only out is that obeying the law would create a hazardouse situation.
(This clearly does not apply to your case.)

05-18-10, 04:16 PM	#16
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	So far I've seen posts here by cops, truckers, and "others". The two former groups seem to be in agreement here, and it doesn't matter whether it be in Europe or North America, as the traffic laws are fairly uniform. (So are the Hours Of Service regulations for truckers!) From another trucker: You were in the left lane. (Keep right. Pass left.) This indicates that you were NOT just keeping up with traffic. 81 in a 65. You're 10 MPH over what most juristictions consider to be the discretionary/courtesy/tolerence/grace (for lack of a better word) zone. You're a repeat offender, which means your license is on the line, as it should be. Personal advice: Pay the ticket. Leave earlier, thus allowing yourself enough time to arrive at destination, without speeding. Keep right, except to pass. Drive the posted speed limit. (At least until your past violations have been cleared from your license.) Don't bother applying for a driving job. (Poor driving record.) Brace yourself for an insurance premium increase. Side note: They do NOT have to but, most cops will allow you 10% over the posted limit. The only question a judge considers is, did you break the law as cited. The only out is that obeying the law would create a hazardouse situation. (This clearly does not apply to your case.)