To Pass or Not To Pass

Red__Zed · 07-26-2011, 08:24 PM

I don't pass cops unless they are going really slow.

b1adesofcha0s · 07-26-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I don't pass cops unless they are going really slow.

Same here. I also usually slow down just so they can stay ahead of me, even if it means going under the speed limit. This has saved me from getting pulled over a couple of times.

Baer383 · 07-26-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Same here. I also usually slow down just so they can stay ahead of me, even if it means going under the speed limit. This has saved me from getting pulled over a couple of times.

Maybe my outlook on this is clouded(b/c my dad is a Sheriff)and he told me to just drive normal as if they aren't there.

So that's what I do

kenchan · 07-26-2011, 08:28 PM

I would set cruise at speed limit and let it be.

cptspeed · 07-26-2011, 08:39 PM

cruise works at 30 mph too BTW. use it every night on the last leg of my drive home.

2004YZFR1 · 07-26-2011, 08:45 PM

Pass him, and show off your nice shiny Z!

Cheech · 07-26-2011, 08:49 PM

There's absolutely nothing wrong with passing anybody if they are not doing the speed limit, including highway patrol (assuming driving conditions are safe, not icy, snowy, torrential down pour, etc). You can be ticketed for doing the speed limit if conditions are un-safe.

It always irks me off when people slow down below the speed limit when they see a cop when there are no reasons for it (general highway driving scenario).

Generally you won't be ticketed up to 4mph (9kph) over the speed limit. I might be the exception, but have never been ticketed for driving that much over the limit. I've been pulled over for doing 109 in a 100 zone, but respectfully discussed it and was let go.

shaun66 · 07-26-2011, 08:53 PM

Around here all they do is speed everywhere! Bastards.

Corporate666 · 07-26-2011, 08:56 PM

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.

steveg78 · 07-26-2011, 10:25 PM

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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, 10:29 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.

theDreamer · 07-26-2011, 09:03 PM

This happened on my way home tonight.
Cop was doing probably 65 and everyone was just holding back. Now I have a radar detector and knew he was not running his (though he could turn it on), but I passed and went on my way. Cop under the speed limit I am passing.

90 ST · 07-26-2011, 09:15 PM

Pass! No question.

chuckd05 · 07-26-2011, 09:16 PM

I regularly pass cops and the 5-6 cars on the hwy that are scared to do so, going 5 mph over limit ...

to me you just look suspicious or scared if he is going under the speed limit and you don't pass him.. My gf used to think I was crazy now she does the same. I have never been pulled over in that situation and I've passed over 10-15 cops at least..

b1adesofcha0s · 07-26-2011, 10:07 PM

I do have other stuff on my car that could get me ticketed so i try to stay as far away from them as I can.

07-26-2011, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
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chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 21	I regularly pass cops and the 5-6 cars on the hwy that are scared to do so, going 5 mph over limit ... to me you just look suspicious or scared if he is going under the speed limit and you don't pass him.. My gf used to think I was crazy now she does the same. I have never been pulled over in that situation and I've passed over 10-15 cops at least.. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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07-26-2011, 08:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	I don't pass cops unless they are going really slow.

07-26-2011, 08:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	I would set cruise at speed limit and let it be.

07-26-2011, 08:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 17	Pass him, and show off your nice shiny Z!

07-26-2011, 08:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cheech Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast / So Cal Posts: 218 Drives: Frontier & Zed Rep Power: 16	There's absolutely nothing wrong with passing anybody if they are not doing the speed limit, including highway patrol (assuming driving conditions are safe, not icy, snowy, torrential down pour, etc). You can be ticketed for doing the speed limit if conditions are un-safe. It always irks me off when people slow down below the speed limit when they see a cop when there are no reasons for it (general highway driving scenario). Generally you won't be ticketed up to 4mph (9kph) over the speed limit. I might be the exception, but have never been ticketed for driving that much over the limit. I've been pulled over for doing 109 in a 100 zone, but respectfully discussed it and was let go.

07-26-2011, 08:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 18	Around here all they do is speed everywhere! Bastards.

07-26-2011, 08:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Corporate666 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 33 Drives: 02 BMW 3 Rep Power: 15	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.

07-26-2011, 10:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701617	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.

07-26-2011, 09:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 423	Pass! No question.

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