View Poll Results: What speed do you typically drive when you suddenly notice a cop is driving near you?
I slow down to the speed limit to make sure the cop is at least as fast if not faster that me
20
46.51%
I maintain my speed which is typically a few mph above the speed limit possibly passing the cop
18
41.86%
I speed up to his noticeably faster-than-limit speed. Heck he's not above the law
5
11.63%
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What speed do you drive when you suddenly notice a cop is driving near you?
#1
The pursuit of F
Thread Starter
What speed do you drive when you suddenly notice a cop is driving near you?
How do you respond and any pet peeves on how other motorists behave in this situation?
#3
On the highway in Atlanta the left two lanes are expected to run 70-80 mph with a speed limit of 55-65mph. I know I have been radar/lasered many times and wasn't pulled over. If I run over 80mph I am concerned when I see a cop...Side streets 10mph over the limit is the norm.
Pet peeves, a cop that runs the speed limit and no one is willing to pass him so there are no cars in sight ahead of the traffic jam he created.
I did pass a cop and was pulled over and told him politely that there was to much congestion around him and I just wanted to get out of it, no ticket
Pet peeves, a cop that runs the speed limit and no one is willing to pass him so there are no cars in sight ahead of the traffic jam he created.
I did pass a cop and was pulled over and told him politely that there was to much congestion around him and I just wanted to get out of it, no ticket
#5
The pursuit of F
Thread Starter
On the highway in Atlanta the left two lanes are expected to run 70-80 mph with a speed limit of 55-65mph. I know I have been radar/lasered many times and wasn't pulled over. If I run over 80mph I am concerned when I see a cop...Side streets 10mph over the limit is the norm.
Pet peeves, a cop that runs the speed limit and no one is willing to pass him so there are no cars in sight ahead of the traffic jam he created.
I did pass a cop and was pulled over and told him politely that there was to much congestion around him and I just wanted to get out of it, no ticket
Pet peeves, a cop that runs the speed limit and no one is willing to pass him so there are no cars in sight ahead of the traffic jam he created.
I did pass a cop and was pulled over and told him politely that there was to much congestion around him and I just wanted to get out of it, no ticket
On occasions where the left lane was clear, I've passed the police car (slowly) at just a couple MPH above speed limit. No issues/stops ever.
EDIT: a big HOWEVER, I would not dare pass a police car going at or below speed limit in a school zone or construction zone even 1 MPH above. That's asking for it, at least in my area. They are very strict with this.
Last edited by corradoMR2; 07-06-14 at 04:56 PM.
#6
Lexus Fanatic
My experience, even in areas with radar-monitoring and cameras, has been that most cops don't want to spend their time harassing people who driving close to the limit and with a reasonable amount of common sense. They are after the real speed demons and/or those who are otherwise a serious safety-hazard.
#7
Lexus Fanatic
I keep it about 5 over and just cruise. As soon as they exit I floor it. I usually floor it after seeing them on the side of the freeway pulling someone over.
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#8
Lexus Fanatic
What speed do you drive when you suddenly notice a cop is driving near you?
Let's back up before the cop and you met. If it wasn't a radar-induced sting or trap you got caught up in and the cop was just rolling on his beat, the cop saw your color and his eyed were drawn naturally to a LOUD color like red, yellow etc where he might "trail" you and imo, the cop made a split decision on whether he will follow your bright color for a few key seconds. If you have a low key color and not LOUD color, you have helped yourself avoid being profiled in that key few seconds a cop uses to draw his eyes to his next kill which means if you have a mellow and not loud color, you have won before the game even began.
Let's back up before the cop and you met. If it wasn't a radar-induced sting or trap you got caught up in and the cop was just rolling on his beat, the cop saw your color and his eyed were drawn naturally to a LOUD color like red, yellow etc where he might "trail" you and imo, the cop made a split decision on whether he will follow your bright color for a few key seconds. If you have a low key color and not LOUD color, you have helped yourself avoid being profiled in that key few seconds a cop uses to draw his eyes to his next kill which means if you have a mellow and not loud color, you have won before the game even began.
Bright colors are generally not the issue they once were, especially with sports cars. Today, Bad-A** Black is rapidly becoming the most common (and stereotype) color for aggressive drivers.
#12
If I'm in the Miata, I just let it coast down to speed limit & hold it there. In the Mustang I may have to brake a bit; that thing will coast forever (also doesn't hold speed well downhill with cruise control). If I notice the police are actually speeding, I'll resume my normal speed once they pass. Otherwise, I just maintain the posted limit. I get annoyed with people that drop to 10 below the speed limit, but I can understand that some people just can't risk the ticket & want to stay on the safe side.
In general, I think the focus on speed totally misses the point anyways. Tailgating, sitting in lanes that don't make sense for your speed & the situation, & failing to signal should be much bigger concerns than whether drivers are going 55 or 70 mph.
In general, I think the focus on speed totally misses the point anyways. Tailgating, sitting in lanes that don't make sense for your speed & the situation, & failing to signal should be much bigger concerns than whether drivers are going 55 or 70 mph.
#13
Lexus Champion
I honestly dont care I hate it when I get stuck behind people that dont pass cops. Not saying that Im doing like 10-15 over but If Im doing about 5 over and the cop is going slower than me Im not gonna slow down its just stupid. My parents are retired cops and theyve never did it while I was in the car I dont see why I should. I never got pulled over. I did however floor it when I cop merged pff the highway but he could still see me and we made eye contact but it was too late he had already been off the highway.
#14
i'm paranoid. i got pulled over doing 72 at 65mph highway just this year. and few years ago i got pulled over for driving 6-7 mph over. so i slow down probably even below the speed limit.