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MY radar detector broke......now I have to drive

in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
edited April 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
the speed limit until I get my new one from Amazon...:(

Oh well...those State Troopers are EVERYWHERE..

I usually go about 70 or 80 down the highway, depends on where I'm at....It's not like I do 90-100 MPH!! I'm an excellent driver..;)
And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
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  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    Well perhaps that's a good thing? :)

    Speed kills.
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • MyHandsBoundMyHandsBound Posts: 698
    hummm...do those things really work....
  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    MyHandsBound wrote:
    hummm...do those things really work....


    Yes, yes they do!! ;)
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • westsidepiewestsidepie Posts: 627
    You need them in Texas. I got more speeding tickets when I lived in Texas than any other place I have lived.

    And speed doesn't kill, slow drivers kill.
    To pie I will reply
    But mr. justam
    is who I am

    "That's a repulsive combination of horrible information and bad breath."-Pickles

    "Remember, death is a natural part of the workplace. So, when you see a dead body at work, don't freak out, just ring your death bell." "ting"-Toki Wartooth
  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    Some people worth remembering when you speed.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McC8wrO5oyY

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxY5FsUNIGw

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZwPVKOPLjY

    Don't get another one inhiding, just follow the speed limit, driving is dangerous enough in excellent conditions, do you really want to have something like this ^ happen?
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    Jeanie wrote:
    Some people worth remembering when you speed.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McC8wrO5oyY

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxY5FsUNIGw

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZwPVKOPLjY

    Don't get another one inhiding, just follow the speed limit, driving is dangerous enough in excellent conditions, do you really want to have something like this ^ happen?

    Those are some graphic commercials you got there..awful..

    Is it wrong for me to be glad that the dog wasn't killed?!
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    the speed limit until I get my new one from Amazon...:(

    Oh well...
    If we could have one here, I'd have one.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    lukin2006 wrote:
    If we could have one here, I'd have one.


    Where is here??
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    MyHandsBound wrote:
    hummm...do those things really work....


    yep! 14 years and never got a speeding ticket while using it :)
  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    Those are some graphic commercials you got there..awful..

    Is it wrong for me to be glad that the dog wasn't killed?!

    Yep, they are graphic and for very good reason, because the statistics show that people still don't understand just how much more damage a car can do in an accident if the speed limit isn't being followed, so I guess they've resorted to shock tactics the same as for smoking re-education.

    I don't think it's wrong to be glad the dog wasn't killed but it lives at a pretty high price I think. If the driver hadn't been speeding or been distracted while he did it, there's a good chance the dog would have survived as well as all the people and that girl would not have ended up in a wheelchair with her life in tatters.
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • samicksamick Posts: 373
    MyHandsBound wrote:
    hummm...do those things really work....


    Mine has saved my ass several times.........
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    Where is here??
    Southern Ontario, Canada and here the police are just another form of tax collectors.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Southern Ontario, Canada and here the police are just another form of tax collectors.


    Oh I see :(
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 16,953
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    I'm an excellent driver..;)
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=-vMCTgGjTRA
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    Poncier wrote:
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=-vMCTgGjTRA


    hahahehehehahahahehehehahahehehe

    That is what I was getting at...thanks for noticing!! :D
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    If speed killed then formula 1, and Nascar would have no appreciable fan base.
    Not paying enough attention for the circumstances kills.
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

    http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg

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  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    I don't really see why people can't just adhere to speed limits. Do I need to post the "It's 30 for a reason advert again"? :p
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • LONGRDLONGRD Posts: 6,036
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    I'm an excellent driver..;)
    If you're saying to the trooper, be sure to have a better alibi than this one here--> http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=271118
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  • PaukPauk Posts: 1,084
    RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:
    If speed killed then formula 1, and Nascar would have no appreciable fan base.
    That makes no sense!
    Paul
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  • westsidepiewestsidepie Posts: 627
    RolandTD20Kdrummer wrote:
    If speed killed then formula 1, and Nascar would have no appreciable fan base.
    Not paying enough attention for the circumstances kills.


    In fact, the Autobahn in Germany has no speed limit in many parts, and its death rate is lower than it is in the US. The difference is the driving culture and strictly enforced rules, such as you are not allowed in the left lane UNLESS you are going well over 120 MPH. You can get a ticket for going too slow. Germany also makes it harder to get a license and trains its drivers better. Also, the cultural difference, in Germany driving is an activity itself to be enjoyed, so you focus on your driving. It is not like in the US where people treat their cars like mobile living rooms and do everything but focus on driving. There is a great Simpsons espisode about this topic.
    To pie I will reply
    But mr. justam
    is who I am

    "That's a repulsive combination of horrible information and bad breath."-Pickles

    "Remember, death is a natural part of the workplace. So, when you see a dead body at work, don't freak out, just ring your death bell." "ting"-Toki Wartooth
  • fragileblakefragileblake Posts: 716
    No kidding. Hopefully if any of these assholes die in a fatal crash nobody else will get hurt.
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    I don't really see why people can't just adhere to speed limits. Do I need to post the "It's 30 for a reason advert again"? :p
    http://blakepnw.blogspot.com/
  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    I don't really see why people can't just adhere to speed limits. Do I need to post the "It's 30 for a reason advert again"? :p


    Oh I don't speed on resident streets or any other street at that...I don't want to run over any animals.....:)

    but on the highway I do!! RARELY do I see any animals on the highway!
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    westsidepie wrote:
    In fact, the Autobahn in Germany has no speed limit in many parts, and its death rate is lower than it is in the US. The difference is the driving culture and strictly enforced rules, such as you are not allowed in the left lane UNLESS you are going well over 120 MPH. You can get a ticket for going too slow. Germany also makes it harder to get a license and trains its drivers better. Also, the cultural difference, in Germany driving is an activity itself to be enjoyed, so you focus on your driving. It is not like in the US where people treat their cars like mobile living rooms and do everything but focus on driving. There is a great Simpsons espisode about this topic.


    :eek: :eek:
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    LongRd. wrote:
    If you're saying to the trooper, be sure to have a better alibi than this one here--> http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=271118


    I still do have road rage a bit...especially in the morning!! ;)

    BTW, been pulled over TWICE in my life and never received a ticket!!! :D
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • Drop The Leash 10Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    isnt the speed limit like 80 down there?
    I will be what i could be
    Once I get out of this town


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  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    Drop The Leash 10 wrote:
    isnt the speed limit like 80 down there?


    65-70 in some parts....but 80 in another....depends where ya are..What's the speed limit up there?
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • Drop The Leash 10Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    55 hahaha
    I will be what i could be
    Once I get out of this town


    9/29/04;6/27/08;6/30/08;8/23/09;08/24/09;5/17/10
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,291
    I have a radar detector and it too has saved me many times in the past.
    I don't use it for every day driving (I live close to work) but if I'm hitting the highway for a trip, or if the drive is multiple hours...you better believe I'm having Ol' Chirpy with me! :D
  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    fowls wrote:
    That makes no sense!


    Suer it does, just as you get to like a racer they get killed....kinda futile if everyone keeps dying because of speed all the time... Oh wait speed doesn't kill apparently...
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

    http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg

    (\__/)
    ( o.O)
    (")_(")
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 16,953
    Drop The Leash 10 wrote:
    55 hahaha
    Its 65 on most major highways, the masspike, 93, 95 495 etc.
    This weekend we rock Portland
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