To Pass or Not To Pass

happytheman · 07-26-2011, 08:07 PM

Situation:

Cop car, cruising 3-5 mph UNDER limit.

Do you pass, or deal with it until he turns off?

I passed one once and got popped for it. He stated that I was tailgating him so badly he couldn't see my headlights. I call BS. I think he was just out to give me a hard time. Granted, he didn't ticket me and that was cool and all, but still.......

McFrostyJ · 07-26-2011, 08:09 PM

Pass

shadoquad · 07-26-2011, 08:10 PM

It depends on surrounding traffic. If traffic is heavy, I probably stay behind and deal. If there's plenty of open space, I pass, never going more than 10 above the limit and giving the blue boy plenty of space.

Rui Z · 07-26-2011, 08:12 PM

honk

USMCASA · 07-26-2011, 08:13 PM

pass

Baer383 · 07-26-2011, 08:27 PM

If he is going 3-5 under the limit here in Ga. he will not only be passed,someone will probably get under him and put him in the wall.

dad · 07-26-2011, 08:39 PM

Stay behind him/her, it's not worth the BS if your pulled over!

b1adesofcha0s · 07-26-2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

It depends on surrounding traffic. If traffic is heavy, I probably stay behind and deal. If there's plenty of open space, I pass, never going more than 10 above the limit and giving the blue boy plenty of space.

Same here except I would drive right at the speed limit. Usually, I would just stay behind though. I always like to keep cop cars ahead of me instead of behind me.

BuckeyeZ · 07-26-2011, 08:44 PM

Pass..... but wouldn't tailgate. That is what obviously got you pulled over. I try to keep a safe distance and be respectful of all drivers.....even the ones afraid to pass. I have never been pulled over doing this.

What irritates my about the local police here is they will sit 5mph under the speed limit in the FAST lane. It's like they are daring you to pass (which by the book is illegal to pass on the right). I still pass them!

Baer383 · 07-26-2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckeyeZ

What irritates my about the local police here is they will sit 5mph under the speed limit in the FAST lane. It's like they are daring you to pass (which by the book is illegal to pass on the right). I still pass them!

In Ga. it is legal to pass on the right that's why this pass/not pass thing really doesn't apply hear.

b1adesofcha0s · 07-26-2011, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

In Ga. it is legal to pass on the right that's why this pass/not pass thing really doesn't apply hear.

I don't think that's the point of the question. The point IMO is would you rather be safe and stay behind or risk potentially getting pulled over for something while/after passing.

Cmike2780 · 07-26-2011, 09:07 PM

Pass but not over the speed limit. They do this on purpose to bait drivers or if they're eyeing someone up ahead.

Trips · 07-26-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Pass but not over the speed limit. They do this on purpose to bait drivers or if they're eyeing someone up ahead.

Baer383 · 07-26-2011, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I don't think that's the point of the question. The point IMO is would you rather be safe and stay behind or risk potentially getting pulled over for something while/after passing.

then what the hell is the point of the question!!

He said the cop was going 3-5 under the speed limit and did not specify what lane the cop was in so to sit behind the cop and drive under the speed limit would be foolish,so to pass him doing the speed limit whats the problem there isn't one.

b1adesofcha0s · 07-26-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

then what the hell is the point of the question!!

He said the cop was going 3-5 under the speed limit and did not specify what lane the cop was in so to sit behind the cop and drive under the speed limit would be foolish,so to pass him doing the speed limit whats the problem there isn't one.

There's a question right there. Do you pass going speed limit or do you try going a little over the speed limit? People have been on both sides here already. Going 3-5 mph above someone is going to be a really slow pass. Do you do that or go 5-10 over and hope the cop doesn't care and lets you go?

07-26-2011, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	If he is going 3-5 under the limit here in Ga. he will not only be passed,someone will probably get under him and put him in the wall. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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BuckeyeZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Music City Posts: 291 Drives: 370Z BMW M4 Rep Power: 65	Pass..... but wouldn't tailgate. That is what obviously got you pulled over. I try to keep a safe distance and be respectful of all drivers.....even the ones afraid to pass. I have never been pulled over doing this. What irritates my about the local police here is they will sit 5mph under the speed limit in the FAST lane. It's like they are daring you to pass (which by the book is illegal to pass on the right). I still pass them! __________________ Stillen \| EVO-R \| HPS \| K&N \| Hotchkis \| Modshack Oil Cooler \| SPL

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	It depends on surrounding traffic. If traffic is heavy, I probably stay behind and deal. If there's plenty of open space, I pass, never going more than 10 above the limit and giving the blue boy plenty of space.

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