I had recently recieved a speeding ticket for doing 67 in a posted 55 on a four lane state highway, here is the catch though one direction is 65 and the other is 55. I have driven this stretch of state highway now for years and i know that not everyone does the 55 on the one side because when i do i get passed like i am standing still. So this is my question for anyone that could help, is there not some sort of law about having two different posted speed limits on the same stretch of highway?
2006-12-11 19:34:37 · 7 answers · asked by speed limit 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
the stretch of highway is 12 miles longof 55 on one side and 65 on the other and is just divided by cement barriers.
2006-12-11 19:49:50 · update #1
Despite the fact that it is the same stretch of road (Lets say Route 1 northbound and Route 1 southbound) there can be a posted limit for one side as long as the barriers are in place. But...to be quite honest I've never seen this before unless there is some type of construction or hazard to the area. Maybe additional on/off ramps on the lower speed side than the other? Its unusual for any highway to be posted two different sppeeds unless of course there are factors as I've stated.
So I'm willing to bet if you contacted the state department of transportation they'd be able to explain the reasoning behind it.
2006-12-12 01:10:20 · answer #1 · answered by Quasimodo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and it is a federal law that regulates the speed change, going into or through a metroplex, large city limit is 55 exiting is 65 for certain distance and then up to 70 daytime. stays at 65 nighttime
remember that old saying mom used -- if everyone else jumps off a cliff? it applies here as well - why be in a hurry for a 50 car pileup involvement
2006-12-12 04:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by chazzn101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really doesn't matter what the speed limit is on the other side of the highway...you weren't driving on that side. It is essentially a seperate roadway. You are required to observe the posted limits and laws of the road on which you are driving. And the old "but everyone else breaks the law" excuse doesn't fly...anywhere. Trust me on that one. You broke the law, did you not? You got caught, pay the fine, the end. It hurts the pride a bit, but chalk it up to a lesson learned. Good luck.
2006-12-12 07:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, it allows it. One side of the highway must be entering into an incorporated town or municipality while the faster side is exiting. They are basically slowing you down into whatever little jurisdiction that got the speed limit lowered. Most places have it.
2006-12-12 03:39:57 · answer #4 · answered by dude0795 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is not to tell you the truth that sounds like a place we have here in Texas called Patton Village one side one speed other another and if you don't do exactly the speed you will be stopped I know it sux I got to when I go through that town I am doing about 110-125mph so that all they do is hit the lights and turn them back off..
2006-12-12 03:40:22 · answer #5 · answered by William T 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sounds like a construction zone
2006-12-12 03:53:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Judge Judy!
She's a real judge and she's on t.v.!!
2006-12-12 03:44:12 · answer #7 · answered by Mee-OW =^..^= 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋