To Pass or Not To Pass

steveg78 · 07-26-2011, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corporate666

Are you guys serious? You *wouldn't* pass a cop who was going 3-4mph UNDER the speed limit?

I drive 5 over with cops around all day long. They are people just like you and me... if you are driving safely and attentively, a few mph over the limit is no problem at all, and 10mph is usually safe on the highway around here.

I have passed plenty of cops a few mph over the limit when they are going that speed - no problem at all, never been pulled over.

Nothing more irritating than a herd of ******* all pacing a cop because everyone is too scared to pass.

Im with you 100% on every comment you made. I drive the interstate 40mi each way every day. Sometimes in the Z, mostly in my DD Jeep. 10mph over is safe on the interstate.

I get annoyed at the people who brake and jam up all lanes because of the cop. I'll pass up to 5mph over the posted limit and have never had an issue.

FL 4Motion · 07-26-2011, 11:29 PM

always pass and even drive up to 5 mph over the speed limit. Never been hassled by a cop over it.

Now, obviously it goes w/o saying, don't tailgate him and don't be a **** about trying to pass him, esp if it's heavy traffic.

After all, it's not like it's against the law to pass someone going under the speed limit.

FromG2Z · 07-27-2011, 12:05 AM

Happy...that's pretty easy. If I am driving Zena, I continue to follow until he turns off. If i am in my civic or Odyssey, I pass. I just don't need the extra attention in my z.

Lemonjello · 07-27-2011, 12:33 AM

Definitely pass, but I dont do more than 5-8 over the limit in doing so.

Ridgerunner · 07-27-2011, 12:35 AM

I was following a Colorado state trooper in left lane on interstate; he was doing 60 in a 65 and was on radio and obviously not paying attention. So after about 5 minutes, I get in right lane and pass him at 65on the right upon which he puts the blue lights on me and pulls me over. I ask what's up and he tells me, "you changed lanes without a turn signal." Have you ever heard of pulling someone over for no turn signal on the interstate? He said he would let it go with a warning; I felt like telling him, give yourself a ticket for blocking the left lane a$$hole. Just hassling me because I was driving a sports car (93 MR2 Turbo) i guess.

11Thumper · 07-27-2011, 01:18 AM

Pass if safe and really need the extra 4-5mph, otherwise just deal with it.

JrumMusic · 07-27-2011, 01:22 AM

NEVER PASS A COP, i got pulled over once because a cop was doing exactly like you just said, like 5 mph under, and i got pulled over, he was like "DIDNT YOU KNOW YOUR NEVER SUPPOSED TO PASS A COP". SMH.

shadow2k · 07-27-2011, 01:42 AM

Ummmm...why would you be scared of not breaking the law because a cop is around?

I've been driving 5mph over the speed limit for almost 20yrs now. I do not slow down for cops, whether they are in front of me, behind me, or pointing a radar gun right at me. Never been pulled over for such minimal bending of the laws. It's when you break the law that they get their panties in a bunch. 5mph is simply bending it to your will.

definitionxmk · 07-27-2011, 03:16 AM

roll up next to him, pace, and ask "One time"... if he shakes his head, oh well, you tried =)

Nismo221 · 07-27-2011, 03:24 AM

I pass them even if they are driving the speed limit. If they are not going at least 5 mph over they are getting passed lol.

ImportConvert · 07-27-2011, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

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.......

I pass almost always. Now, if he is AT the limit, I'm not going to pass, or tail-gate.

However, if cop is a few mph under the limit, I will pass. UNLESS I note him running I/O on the cars that pass him. If I keep getting I/O hits when people pass him, no. I won't. Just because he is obviously desperate for a ticket and my window tint is a bit dark, or he may find something else that pisses him off about me/my car.

ImportConvert · 07-27-2011, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by definitionxmk

roll up next to him, pace, and ask "One time"... if he shakes his head, oh well, you tried =)

Ran a cop in his modded (lowered/catback) G8 GT in my WS6 once. Cool guy even though he lost

theDreamer · 07-27-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JrumMusic

NEVER PASS A COP, i got pulled over once because a cop was doing exactly like you just said, like 5 mph under, and i got pulled over, he was like "DIDNT YOU KNOW YOUR NEVER SUPPOSED TO PASS A COP". SMH.

That cop is just an asshole, cops do not always speed nor do they go below the speed all the time. They are humans, just because he is a cop does not give him special privilege to pull you over because you passed him.

onzedge · 07-27-2011, 08:29 AM

Flash your lights until he gets out of the way.

Eric · 07-27-2011, 08:33 AM

I'll pass, I won't even slow down if I'm not traveling over 75mph. I've never had an issue traveling 10mph over the speed limit. On back roads, town roads, and city streets I'll obey the limits within a few mph.

07-27-2011, 12:05 AM	#33 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Happy...that's pretty easy. If I am driving Zena, I continue to follow until he turns off. If i am in my civic or Odyssey, I pass. I just don't need the extra attention in my z. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

07-27-2011, 01:22 AM	#37 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	NEVER PASS A COP, i got pulled over once because a cop was doing exactly like you just said, like 5 mph under, and i got pulled over, he was like "DIDNT YOU KNOW YOUR NEVER SUPPOSED TO PASS A COP". SMH. __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

07-27-2011, 03:16 AM	#39 (permalink)
definitionxmk Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 973 Drives: Stage 2 SC 370Z Rep Power: 17	roll up next to him, pace, and ask "One time"... if he shakes his head, oh well, you tried =) __________________ *FALKEN . AMUSE . STANCE . INVIDIA . MINES . TOMMY KAIRA . BRIDE . VOLK RACING . GTM* Featured in DSPORT issue #137 - Follow me on Instagram: @definitionxmk

07-27-2011, 03:24 AM	#40 (permalink)
Nismo221 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Decatur, Alabama Age: 36 Posts: 489 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	I pass them even if they are driving the speed limit. If they are not going at least 5 mph over they are getting passed lol. __________________ Stillen Gen 3, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold, 25 row oil cooler, Z1 test pipes, Greddy Ti-C 70mm dual exhaust, 15mm front/20mm rear spacers, RE-11's, V1 detector, LED interior lights, LED tag lights, Password JDM CF engine and radiator cooling covers.

07-27-2011, 08:29 AM	#44 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Flash your lights until he gets out of the way. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

07-26-2011, 11:29 PM	#32 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	always pass and even drive up to 5 mph over the speed limit. Never been hassled by a cop over it. Now, obviously it goes w/o saying, don't tailgate him and don't be a **** about trying to pass him, esp if it's heavy traffic. After all, it's not like it's against the law to pass someone going under the speed limit.

07-27-2011, 12:33 AM	#34 (permalink)
Lemonjello Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 3 Drives: Uphill Rep Power: 14	Definitely pass, but I dont do more than 5-8 over the limit in doing so.

07-27-2011, 12:35 AM	#35 (permalink)
Ridgerunner Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370Z Black 6M SP Rep Power: 15	I was following a Colorado state trooper in left lane on interstate; he was doing 60 in a 65 and was on radio and obviously not paying attention. So after about 5 minutes, I get in right lane and pass him at 65on the right upon which he puts the blue lights on me and pulls me over. I ask what's up and he tells me, "you changed lanes without a turn signal." Have you ever heard of pulling someone over for no turn signal on the interstate? He said he would let it go with a warning; I felt like telling him, give yourself a ticket for blocking the left lane a$$hole. Just hassling me because I was driving a sports car (93 MR2 Turbo) i guess.

07-27-2011, 01:18 AM	#36 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	Pass if safe and really need the extra 4-5mph, otherwise just deal with it.

07-27-2011, 01:42 AM	#38 (permalink)
shadow2k Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 143 Drives: 09 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Ummmm...why would you be scared of not breaking the law because a cop is around? I've been driving 5mph over the speed limit for almost 20yrs now. I do not slow down for cops, whether they are in front of me, behind me, or pointing a radar gun right at me. Never been pulled over for such minimal bending of the laws. It's when you break the law that they get their panties in a bunch. 5mph is simply bending it to your will.

07-27-2011, 08:33 AM	#45 (permalink)
Eric Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Norton, Massachusetts Posts: 448 Drives: in the fast lane. Rep Power: 16	I'll pass, I won't even slow down if I'm not traveling over 75mph. I've never had an issue traveling 10mph over the speed limit. On back roads, town roads, and city streets I'll obey the limits within a few mph. __________________ PSN ID: GTP_EricW

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