How do you keep yourself out of trouble ?

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by motorhead

You got to love all the self righteous people on this forum that give someone shit about speeding. I don't believe for a second that none of you have never gone over the speed limit. Plus you bought somewhat hi powered vehicles. Why? Just to say you have one. This forum can be so full of trying to be politically correct at times that it's makes me laugh. There isn't a single person that drives that as never gone over the posted limit and most do it every single day no matter what vehicle they're in.

Oh boy! Here we go again. I never said I don't ever go over the speed limit. In fact, except in very urban areas, I almost always am going 5-7 mph over posted. No cops going to stop me for that because it isn't unsafe to do - all things considered.

The vast majority of the time, if you are going fast enough to get ticketed... you are going fast enough to be a safety hazard to yourself and others on the road. It's that simple.

Originally Posted by motorhead

OP, you just have to be more aware. It's possible to have a little fun in these cars without affecting others and without getting tickets. I do it all the time.

With this I agree. Driving (any car) requires respect, responsibility, and maturity. You can still have "a little fun"... you just have to be smart about it. And yes I have significantly exceeded the speed limit a number of times, but I was aware of my surroundings. I could see a VERY long way ahead and behind me. And the roads were dry and empty. I was also willing to risk getting a ticket (LEOs hide pretty well sometimes and I do not have a detector), and won't whine about it if I ever do get one.

[kstl01]

Everyone speeds. Sometimes you're driving at a comfortable speed and don't realize you're speeding in these cars. I bought the Escort 9500ci and it has saved me more than once. I can't imaging buying a car like these and not punching the throttle now and then.

[45thAnniversary2SS]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

While it is every citizen's individual responsibility to adhere to the law, I strongly disagree with the method of determining speed limits and the methods used to enforce them and further am disappointed that many municipalities use this revenue stream as a crutch rather than writing responsible budgets. Speed limits should be raised, and those uncomfortable with increased limits are more than welcome to drive below them with the rest of us.

[gajagfan]

I bought the car to play, just like every car hat proceeded it. I am aware of my surroundings when I am playing. When not playing, I set cruise control when I can to avoid accidentally going fast. Almost every ticket I have came when I was not trying to go fast (not playing), just not paying attention. When I do get caught (once every couple years or so) I just consider it my high-speed road tax and go along with my day. Not mean the officer, they think they are doing the right thing. OP, pay more attention, and don;t worry about things.

PS: I thought that the benefit of the radar and laser detectors was to notify you that radar was in use in your area. I thought it detected the use of it on other cars in your area. Is that no longer the case? I have not had a radar detector in years.

[rontammy0]

Originally Posted by mclark10

OP is in Canada and has a radar detector? Aren't they illegal nationwide? You are a rebel, lol

He won it at Tim Hortons playing Roll Up The Rim.....

[HerRide]

Yeah, where I live most cars speed. You are actually more of a hazard here if you go the speed limit (on the freeway, anyway).

[Wizard1183]

If you bought a Camaro? ANY 5th gen Camaro? And never tested what it can do or is capable of doing? You're sadly missing out. I have a hard time believing that anyone who's installed mods on their vehicle to increase its performance (HP) and says they have not sped, tested what its capable of doing on a highway or interstate is full of shit. Whats the point of installing 450+RWH if youre not even thinking of using it? If its parked? No one gives a shit if it'sd got 450, 500, or 600+HP and its just sitting there because you cant actually SEE HP. I know some go to the track. Great, just dont say you never tested it on the street.

I've only gotten 1 ticket in my Camaro. Of course I rarely see it these days with work but when I do drive it, I test it. Not with ignorance but for fun. Sayin that, I've gotten over 10 speeding tickets in the last 4 yrs. Thanksfully, I've learned to slow it down on the interstate so as not to get anymore becasue I pay dearly with ins. I have 6 tix left to drop off and 4 are dropping off by feb next yr. Then I should see my ins drop dramatically. IDK about other states, but in Louisiana, you're allowed to do 8 mph over on interstates with no cops pulling you over. i set my cruise to 78 mph and have yet to get a ticket from a trooper or a sheriff.

[Rob3D]

One of my favorite features is the speed warning indicator you can set to any speed. I usually set it for ten over and then I can choose to slow down or ignore it. I like it because it helps prevent those idiotic tickets when you really just aren't paying attention and not speeding "on purpose".

[HDRDTD]

For me, it's just like the comments I get when people are talking about how fast you've had you car up to (yes it's a ZL1), and I say I have only had mine up to just over 90mph once.

Maybe that's as fast as I've decided to take it, but I never mentioned just how long it took me to reach it.

I usually keep to with 7-10 over any usual speed limit, but I sure do enjoy getting there in short order.

[IH8OPEC]

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

So your earlier statement of

"I don't have a radar detector and have no use for one. I go over the posted speed limit all the time, but at what I perceive to be safe and prudent for the road and traffic conditions. I lost my Captain Asshole cape long ago!"

is really just a bunch of chest-beating. You "go over the speed limit all the time" because all the cops are your buddies. Go somewhere outside your element and you might change your outlook.

Also, I have to question the last sentence in your quote. So, I wear "the A-cape" because I advise against excessive speed, yet you don't wear it because you encourage breaking the law. Okay. I see.

The "Captain asshole cape" is for people that zig zag in and out of traffic! I don't do this! Yes, I drive faster than the posted speed limit everywhere I go at a safe and prudent speed for me (Never more than 15 MPH) even when I have to drive to Detroit. Does that count as out of my element?

True, most of the officers around here are my friends but don't think for a second they wouldn't write me a ticket if I were driving like an asshole!

BTW: You sound like an officer or former officer with a chip on your shoulder! You know the type, do as I say not as I do or I'll get you kind of person! Don't take this as disrespect for law enforcement officers because that's not the case but you need to show respect to get it!

Also I clocked somewhere around 80,000 miles last year and guess what, NO TICKETS!

[blake2010ss]

I keep myself out of trouble in my car by living in the metro Atlanta area. Traffic is so bad around here that is simply impossible to speed lol. That and I have been in cars much faster than mine that it almost takes the fun out of it.

[Wizard1183]

Yea, they cracked down heavy on speeding. I remember around 2002 driving a 220 mile trip (Houston, to Lafayette,La) in 2 hrs 45 min. Most ppl it'd take em about 4hrs. Of course that was the ignorance in me being young. Now I just get to the speed limit or maybe a few over as fast as I can.

[JGS]

Originally Posted by mclark10

OP is in Canada and has a radar detector? Aren't they illegal nationwide? You are a rebel, lol

They are legal in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan....other provinces, they are illegal.

[JGS]

Originally Posted by Wizard1183

If you bought a Camaro? ANY 5th gen Camaro? And never tested what it can do or is capable of doing? You're sadly missing out. I have a hard time believing that anyone who's installed mods on their vehicle to increase its performance (HP) and says they have not sped, tested what its capable of doing on a highway or interstate is full of shit. Whats the point of installing 450+RWH if youre not even thinking of using it? If its parked? No one gives a shit if it'sd got 450, 500, or 600+HP and its just sitting there because you cant actually SEE HP. I know some go to the track. Great, just dont say you never tested it on the street.

I've only gotten 1 ticket in my Camaro. Of course I rarely see it these days with work but when I do drive it, I test it. Not with ignorance but for fun. Sayin that, I've gotten over 10 speeding tickets in the last 4 yrs. Thanksfully, I've learned to slow it down on the interstate so as not to get anymore becasue I pay dearly with ins. I have 6 tix left to drop off and 4 are dropping off by feb next yr. Then I should see my ins drop dramatically. IDK about other states, but in Louisiana, you're allowed to do 8 mph over on interstates with no cops pulling you over. i set my cruise to 78 mph and have yet to get a ticket from a trooper or a sheriff.

exactly !!