Busted doing 186mph/300kph....bummer.
07-21-2005, 02:38 PM
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If people could keep to the right, check their mirrors, and properly maintain their cars, higher speed limits wouldn't be a problem. Unfortunately, Americans are not nearly as well trained as Germans.
I do find it ironic, though, that the "speed kills" crowd is still at it even after fighting the abolishment of the national 55mph speed limit. Everytime the speed limits get bumped here in Arizona, these people come out of the woodwork. Never mind the fact that the population of the state population has increased explosively, and yet the number of deaths continues to decline...
Face it, it has nothing to do with the public safety. The speeding tax is a huge source of revenue for the states and not likely to change anytime soon.
I do find it ironic, though, that the "speed kills" crowd is still at it even after fighting the abolishment of the national 55mph speed limit. Everytime the speed limits get bumped here in Arizona, these people come out of the woodwork. Never mind the fact that the population of the state population has increased explosively, and yet the number of deaths continues to decline...
Face it, it has nothing to do with the public safety. The speeding tax is a huge source of revenue for the states and not likely to change anytime soon.
09-29-2007, 09:08 PM
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Every mile over 90 in VA is atleast a day in jail. A friend got busted for 98/55. He was on the highway with no other cars in sight at 11:30 pm. Does not justify it but it was not rush hour either. He got $500 fine plus $300 lawyer fee, 45 days in jail, 44 days suspended, lost his license for 3 months and probation for a year. If he got another ticket during that year he would of had to serve the rest of his sentence. Plus the ticket stays on his record for 6 years. What is worse is they were letting first time drunk drivers off with just a suspension, no jail. They do not mess around in Northern VA,
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09-29-2007, 10:56 PM
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If people could keep to the right, check their mirrors, and properly maintain their cars, higher speed limits wouldn't be a problem. Unfortunately, Americans are not nearly as well trained as Germans.
I do find it ironic, though, that the "speed kills" crowd is still at it even after fighting the abolishment of the national 55mph speed limit. Everytime the speed limits get bumped here in Arizona, these people come out of the woodwork. Never mind the fact that the population of the state population has increased explosively, and yet the number of deaths continues to decline...
Face it, it has nothing to do with the public safety. The speeding tax is a huge source of revenue for the states and not likely to change anytime soon.
I do find it ironic, though, that the "speed kills" crowd is still at it even after fighting the abolishment of the national 55mph speed limit. Everytime the speed limits get bumped here in Arizona, these people come out of the woodwork. Never mind the fact that the population of the state population has increased explosively, and yet the number of deaths continues to decline...
Face it, it has nothing to do with the public safety. The speeding tax is a huge source of revenue for the states and not likely to change anytime soon.
09-30-2007, 12:24 AM
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I have had the pleasure of driving on the Autobahn in a MB AMG. We were probably averaging about 150 mph. I agree, the Germans are better drivers and are actually more considerate of other drivers. I understand that obtaining a German driver’s license is very difficult. In Texas, I now have to pass on the right. All the slow drivers are on the fast lane!!
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09-30-2007, 06:19 AM
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i used to drive two benzes, so i know where you guys are coming from. but im driving a jeep now and the turns i usually take at 80-90 are now reduced to 45-60 even with a good late apex line. would u really want old civics corollas and suv's to go that fast near you?
09-30-2007, 11:14 AM
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AMGMark- that's too funny in OC. I remember when I lived out there briefly and the right lane was the fast lane Here in SD people usually get over for you with a quick flash of the lights.
Here in SD people usually get over for you with a quick flash of the lights.
09-30-2007, 02:18 PM
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"Tell people they mustn't do it. Don't speed. I was stupid."
This was what East Rand speed fiend Emmanuel Jackson, 48, said at the Germiston magistrate's court, after being caught doing 249km/h in his gold Lamborghini on Sunday on the N2 South near Edenvale.
Jackson appeared in court on a charge of reckless and negligent driving. The case was postponed to September 9.
Earlier, Jackson clocked 300km/h at Kyalami in the same gold-coloured car.
Jackson owns four Lamborghinis and he and his attorney, Nick Xenophontos, arrived at the court in a brand-new white C55 AMG Mercedes.
Gary Ronald, spokesperson of the Automobile Association, said accidents occurred regularly near the Linksfield off-ramp on the section of the road where Jackson was caught.
"Driving at that speed on a public road is absolutely reckless. You are driving twice as fast as other motorists."
Ronald said the speed difference between trucks and cars already increased the chances of an accident.
"Add to that a maniac driving at 249km/h and you have a recipe for disaster.
"Someone who drives that fast does not deserve to drive on public roads."
This was what East Rand speed fiend Emmanuel Jackson, 48, said at the Germiston magistrate's court, after being caught doing 249km/h in his gold Lamborghini on Sunday on the N2 South near Edenvale.
Jackson appeared in court on a charge of reckless and negligent driving. The case was postponed to September 9.
Earlier, Jackson clocked 300km/h at Kyalami in the same gold-coloured car.
Jackson owns four Lamborghinis and he and his attorney, Nick Xenophontos, arrived at the court in a brand-new white C55 AMG Mercedes.
Gary Ronald, spokesperson of the Automobile Association, said accidents occurred regularly near the Linksfield off-ramp on the section of the road where Jackson was caught.
"Driving at that speed on a public road is absolutely reckless. You are driving twice as fast as other motorists."
Ronald said the speed difference between trucks and cars already increased the chances of an accident.
"Add to that a maniac driving at 249km/h and you have a recipe for disaster.
"Someone who drives that fast does not deserve to drive on public roads."
09-30-2007, 04:35 PM
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09-30-2007, 04:38 PM
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