Some states allow some flexibility when one vehicle passes another, but Georgia and Alabama have so-called “absolute” speed laws. This means that it is NEVER acceptable to exceed the speed limit, even when passing another vehicle. All overtaking manoeuvres must be carried out within the specified speed limits. The maximum speed law is probably the most well-known speed law in California. This law simply states that you must not exceed the specified speed limit, which applies when trying to pass slow drivers. You should not exceed the speed limit or “follow the flow of traffic” as this endangers further potential damage. As for the basic law of speeding, it is acceptable to reduce your speed while driving; These are significant reductions that create the potential for danger. Consider environmental factors that can affect your speed and remember to always use safe driving practices. General traffic flow. Do everyone respect the speed limit or do other drivers slow down because of rush hour or a nearby accident? Time.
Is it raining or snowing and you need to slow down for your safety? Or is it sunny with 100% visibility? Number of vehicles on the road. Are there a lot of drivers around you? Is the 65 mph speed limit too fast for traffic? Pedestrian. Are there pedestrians or cyclists near your lane? Can you change lanes to give them more space and prioritize safety? Road surface. Do you drive on hills or flat surfaces? Are there speed thresholds nearby? Animal signage. Are there warning signs for animals in the area? Should you be more careful? Construction areas. Is the construction done on the highway or in a business district? Are there any speed limit signs or detours to your destination? Nearby accidents or overtaken cars. Are you on a two-lane road? Is it possible to switch to the other route? Let`s say you`re driving on a two-lane road with nothing but daylight in front of you. The top speed is 60 miles per hour, but there`s no one in sight, and you`re at an 80 miles per hour. In the distance you can see a vehicle going in the same direction. With each passing second, you gain ground, and before you know it, you are just above them. You have to brake; Their speed drops to 70 mph. The vehicle in front of you is on a Sunday ride, crawling at 65 miles per hour.
Since they move slower than you, you decide to overtake them. They accelerate to pass them safely, but only for a moment to avoid the slow push. After overtaking, be sure to return to the specified speed limit (or the safest speed for current road conditions). If you show up behind a slower car while driving, it makes sense to overtake them when conditions are safe. But is it acceptable to exceed the indicated speed limit when passing another driver? Here`s what you need to know. First, let`s set the speed limit. A speed limit is the maximum speed allowed to drive on a road under ideal conditions. You can drive reasonably slower than advertised, but it is illegal to drive faster. Speed limit signs usually indicate both maximum speeds and minimum speed limits. All drivers must share lanes, and this safely requires mutual consideration, cooperation and responsible judgment.
Drivers who insist on driving below the minimum speed can stop traffic, so that a procession of cars ends up behind the slow driver. (1) No person shall operate a motor vehicle at a speed so slow as to interfere with normal and reasonable traffic unless the reduced speed is necessary for safe or lawful driving, PROVIDED that a person who is following a vehicle driving at a speed below the legal limit and wishes to pass that vehicle, may exceed the maximum speed limit, subject to the provisions of section 46.61.120 RCW on roads where there is only one lane in each direction, only at the speed and distance necessary to cross the pass with a reasonable margin of safety. Let`s break it down: In 2010, Georgia passed its “Super Speeder” law, which states that any driver driving 75 miles per hour or more on a two-lane road or 85 miles per hour or more on the highway can be charged with “super speed,” regardless of the speed limit indicated. Well, if the situation changes a bit, and let`s say the vehicle you want to pass is only driving at 55 miles per hour in a 60 MPH zone. You want to pass them just so you can run your car at the specified speed limit, and as long as all the other requirements above are met, you can accelerate to overtake them. You may be wondering how to pass someone if you can`t exceed the speed limit to do so. The argument is that if the guy in front of you is driving at the specified speed limit, there is no legitimate reason to exceed him. If they are driving at a speed below the stated speed limit, the law states that it is actually illegal for them to accelerate to prevent you from passing them as long as you are legally doing so. Even if you can pass legally, check if the action is safe. It is best to wait to pass if: If there are several lanes and there is no immediate need to pass, you must stay within the specified speed limit or the safest speed for current conditions.