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davidtx wrote:I was under the impression that tailgating was also illegal. Is the requirement still 10 ft for every 10 MPH?

Two second rule is good. Regarding distance for every 10 mph, I thought it was a car length. The problem is that I, like many, tend to get frustrated with that distance because too many people view it as an invitation to occupy that space. So much for a safe distance.

I, desperately, try not to tailgate anyone. It's just plain dangerous. The only time that I do tailgate is when some fool squeezes in between me and the vehicle in front of me and only leaves one vehicle length or less between us. Guess, what? Often times there is no one behind me for a couple hundred feet or more. This usually happens close to exits when traffic has slowed preparing to exit. Why was it necessary for them to squeeze in there? That's just stupid.

The other problem is that so many people get offended when someone flashes their high-beams as they're approaching to get them to clear the lane. This is a much safer practice than trying to just go around and pass on the right. The person being passed may suddenly move to the right and then guess what happens? Boom! Some have no idea what flashing high-beams in their rear view mirror mean. And some do, but feel they have a "right" to be there no matter what speed they are going. It's more of that entitlement mentality.

gemini wrote:I'll still flash my lights a few times at opposing traffic. I get no enjoyment knowing
someone might be pulled over and ticketed.
If I'm riding a motorcycle, I'll touch the top of my helmet to let another biker in
opposing traffic know there's a radar trap ahead.
The really crazy, super speedy, weave in and out of traffic drivers? Well, they usually
get caught from sheer stupidity. All the light flashing and helmet touching in the
world won't matter to them.
Have fun and ride safe.

Helmet touching! I've been a licensed rider for almost 30 years and was unaware of this signal.

srothstein wrote:Along the lines of concealed is concealed, I would point out that the state law says speeding is speeding. And along those lines, I thought I would point out this line:

randomoutburst wrote:Pulled him over for "speeding" (not likely; hubby ALWAYS uses cruise control at about 2mph over the limit)

And for those of you who might get upset at someone signaling a scofflaw to slow down, I thought I would point out that this activity is specifically allowed by the law. Penal Code section 38.05 says it is illegal to warn someone of the police ahead unless the warning is specifically intended to bring the person back into compliance with the law. By flashing the lights, you are telling the other person to slow back down and come into compliance with the law, or else.

Very interesting.

I stopped warning people about those 10+ years ago. On a highway the speed limit is clearly posted and most folks know what it is anyway. If they choose to speed that's their choice and they must accept the consequences if caught. I've reached the age where I just don't need the hassle of a ticket.