wolfriverjoe 1,445 #51 December 12, 2008 QuoteI am not taking the time to read this whole post. All I have to say is: Damn Dave - lighten up, maybe you need to find a new line of work? I like what Dave said. I drive truck, so I spend a lot of time watching idiots risk their (and my) lives. And for what? 10 or 15 seconds? Maybe 10 or 15 minutes across a whole day of driving? The cops are pretty much the same all over. 5mph or so over will not get you into trouble. Even 10-15 doesn't seem to bother them if most of the traffic is going that fast. BUT, if there isn't anybody passing you at all, then you are the fastest. And if you don't lane jump, tailgate, or otherwise drive like an idiot, then you don't have to worry about the cops, do you?? I kind of like the high enforcement weekends. My truck is goverened to 65, so I really don't have to worry about speeding, and the extra cops keep the idiots a little under control (or under arrest)."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #52 December 12, 2008 QuoteQuoteAll the Florida cops I have met/known are assholes, with only one exception ***By "met/known" do mean "gave you a ticket"? Since I'm counting the ticket-givers as having been met, yes and no. Some ticket-givers, some known to me personally. And yes, none of the ticket-givers were man-up polite. Oh, I have to up the count to two exceptions. I met AggieDave, but that was before he pinned on the badge.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #53 December 12, 2008 QuoteExplain a good reason why you think you should be traveling 30mph over. Damn, Dave. I understand your frustration but nowhere did Skittles say he drove 30 over on the 70mph highway...or anywhere else for that matter.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #54 December 12, 2008 In the first post the OP asked about going 30 over in Florida. If not on a 70mph road, where is 30mph over the posted speed limit safe and prudent? Maybe in a residential neighborhood? How about a school zone? How about a highway? I'm just trying to understand your reasoning.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Samurai136 0 #55 December 12, 2008 Quote I have been driving 80-90mph everyday and that seems to be the flow of traffic. One day driving to work there was a cop right behind me and all i thought was "Dammit I dont want a ticket." I did not get pulled over. From what I was told by a few people here is as long as you are keeping up with the flow of traffic and not zig zagging thru- traffic you wont get pulled over going 80 ish. It also helps if you have Florida plates.If you're a snowbird do us a favor and stay in the right lane."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #56 December 12, 2008 My reasoning is that he didn't say he was doing it...just throwing out numbers in a questioning manner. Hell, maybe he really doesblast through residentials or highways at limit+30...but he didn't say that. I just feel it's unfair to assume that he does and blast on him personally like that. If somebody had posted that doing 30 over in their area was OK, I would be questioning the authorities that turned a blind eye to it. But, in the big scheme of things I'm totally with you on the stupidity of any bozo who makes you have to go through all that shit that you have to see and makes the surviving families go through all the shit they have to go through. Seeing a skydiving fatality is bad enough.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wrightskyguy 1 #57 December 12, 2008 All the Florida cops I have met/known are assholes, with only one exception -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By "met/known" do mean "gave you a ticket"? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Since I'm counting the ticket-givers as having been met, yes and no. Some ticket-givers, some known to me personally. And yes, none of the ticket-givers were man-up polite. Oh, I have to up the count to two exceptions. I met AggieDave, but that was before he pinned on the badge. *** Saying all cops are assholes is an unfair generalization. It's like saying all packers are nasty, unwashed social outcasts that wont get a real job...wait, that's a bad example. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ElJosh 0 #58 December 12, 2008 Quote Saying all cops are assholes is an unfair generalization. It's like saying all packers are nasty, unwashed social outcasts that wont get a real job...wait, that's a bad example. What...their not? lolDS #149 Yes I only have 3 jumps...it's the magic number dude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nutz 0 #59 December 12, 2008 Quote Quote Damn Dave - lighten up, maybe you need to find a new line of work? You don't know me in person, do you? I'm being very direct and firm on the internet to get a point across. I'm very happy with my line of work and am happy at work. Maybe you should understand that this is the internet and much of the message is lost since its not interpersonal contact? As for the radar detector discussion above...spend your money if you'd like, you'd be better off saving the money to pay for your ticket. I remember how excited you were when you got this job. Ever since, you have done nothing but bitch about all the trauma you see. I understand the risk of driving fast, just like I understand the risk of jumping out of airplanes. Do you think I should quit doing that? I never get these arguments about how speed kills, speed is just one link in the chain. If you break any other link then speed alone will not kill you. (That should get you going. ) I'm not reading the discussion about radar detectors. I have had them and they help, however, you are better off learning how to pay attention to aviod a ticket as it will also help you avoid an accident. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jimmytavino 16 #60 December 12, 2008 the same way that i have gradually Upped my usual "pull altitude"... i have gradually Downed my driving speed....over the years... just wanna GET there....and the quickest way to LOSE the time that you THINK you are saving, by going Fast.... is to SIT on the side of the road, and wait..... while some cop meets his quota... and lays a ticket or two on ya'.. Remember.. those "bastards" ( no offense aggiedave ) have SCMODS....!!"State County Municipal Offender Data System" Elwood Blues... thanks for the heads Up everyone, TK especially.. see ya soon jimmy in rochester Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Royd 0 #61 December 12, 2008 If you enter a small town and see a speed limit sign in warning yellow, it means that when you reach the actual speed limit sign, you need to be going that speed. After all, someone has to pay the cops' salaries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #62 December 12, 2008 Quote just don't become one of their goals.... LOL... We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #63 December 12, 2008 Quote Ever since, you have done nothing but bitch about all the trauma you see. Not so much bitching about the trauma and stupid crap, more of an attempt for people to learn from other people's mistakes. Quote I understand the risk of driving fast, just like I understand the risk of jumping out of airplanes. Do you think I should quit doing that? I never get these arguments about how speed kills, speed is just one link in the chain. If you break any other link then speed alone will not kill you. (That should get you going. Laugh ) Speed is one link in the chain, but another link are other people on the road way. Granny blue-hair in the right lane with her blinker on who decides that she missed the turn to the Piggly Wiggly and pulls a u-turn in front of you. Sure, she made the mistake, but now that you're going 15mph over the limit, you've just killed grandma. The ability to kill others is a bit easier to avoid while skydiving.As a side note, there's a term for it. "Blue Tag Terrorist" The blue tag is the handicap parking tag hanging from the rear view mirror. Look around next time you're driving and you'll probably get a laugh (if they're similar tags in your area).And I'll leave you with one more thing: http://www.clumsycrooks.com/media/files8/pictures/police_humor.jpg--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nutz 0 #64 December 12, 2008 Blah, blah, blah. I was doing 40 over on the way back from lunch, 90 in a 50. Yet here I am unscathed, no ticket, no wreck. (Knock on wood / head.) "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DougH 270 #65 December 12, 2008 Quote Blah, blah, blah. I was doing 40 over on the way back from lunch, 90 in a 50. Yet here I am unscathed, no ticket, no wreck. (Knock on wood / head.) Dude you are sooooooo kewl!!!! "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites normiss 718 #66 December 12, 2008 Apparently he has "mad skillz". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DougH 270 #67 December 12, 2008 Maybe if we get him a Mt. Dew... ***EXTREEEEEEEME***... he will settle down a bit!"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #68 December 12, 2008 Saweeet! I need to practice more to get your mad skillz. Tomorrow you going to demo a Velo 79 after going 130mph to the DZ? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DougH 270 #69 December 12, 2008 This would make a great thread spin off... shit I used to brag about when I was 16. "Dude I was sooooooooooooooooooo drunk, I mean you have no idea how drunk we were, no idea." "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skittles_of_SDC 0 #70 December 15, 2008 Quote... but now that you're going 15mph over the limit, you've just killed grandma... IL highway speed limit + 15 MPH= Florida highway speed limit. So idk about that point. I was doing about 5 over and there were cops speeding more than me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stitch 0 #71 December 15, 2008 QuoteQuote... but now that you're going 15mph over the limit, you've just killed grandma... IL highway speed limit + 15 MPH= Florida highway speed limit. So idk about that point. I was doing about 5 over and there were cops speeding more than me.You'll have to excuse me, either I'm really slow or you're really stupid. Because your math doesn't add up. Illinois Interstate speed limit is 65 MPH + 15 MPH = 80 MPH. Apparently the Florida Department of Transportation is in disagreement with you. http://www.dot.state.fl.us/trafficoperations/FAQs/SpeedLimitFAQ.shtm I don't think the cops are mistreating you because their not enforcing Skittles' VIP speed limit. Something to keep in mind. Driving is a privilege, not a right."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TEXX56 0 #72 December 15, 2008 Quote And I'll leave you with one more thing: http://www.clumsycrooks.com/media/files8/pictures/police_humor.jpg thats just priceless, though the fact of it being on a bike does remind me of the accident that happened last week. a semi hit a car which intern hit a cop on a bike... only minor injuries though, he was lucky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nutz 0 #73 December 15, 2008 An aff student at the dz Saturday was telling me about doing 190 on a motorcycle - and there was a guy going faster than him. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stitch 0 #74 December 15, 2008 Thatt was the kid who's suspenders wer stuck on his handlebars. 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popsjumper 2 #53 December 12, 2008 QuoteExplain a good reason why you think you should be traveling 30mph over. Damn, Dave. I understand your frustration but nowhere did Skittles say he drove 30 over on the 70mph highway...or anywhere else for that matter.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #54 December 12, 2008 In the first post the OP asked about going 30 over in Florida. If not on a 70mph road, where is 30mph over the posted speed limit safe and prudent? Maybe in a residential neighborhood? How about a school zone? How about a highway? I'm just trying to understand your reasoning.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #55 December 12, 2008 Quote I have been driving 80-90mph everyday and that seems to be the flow of traffic. One day driving to work there was a cop right behind me and all i thought was "Dammit I dont want a ticket." I did not get pulled over. From what I was told by a few people here is as long as you are keeping up with the flow of traffic and not zig zagging thru- traffic you wont get pulled over going 80 ish. It also helps if you have Florida plates.If you're a snowbird do us a favor and stay in the right lane."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #56 December 12, 2008 My reasoning is that he didn't say he was doing it...just throwing out numbers in a questioning manner. Hell, maybe he really doesblast through residentials or highways at limit+30...but he didn't say that. I just feel it's unfair to assume that he does and blast on him personally like that. If somebody had posted that doing 30 over in their area was OK, I would be questioning the authorities that turned a blind eye to it. But, in the big scheme of things I'm totally with you on the stupidity of any bozo who makes you have to go through all that shit that you have to see and makes the surviving families go through all the shit they have to go through. Seeing a skydiving fatality is bad enough.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #57 December 12, 2008 All the Florida cops I have met/known are assholes, with only one exception -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By "met/known" do mean "gave you a ticket"? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Since I'm counting the ticket-givers as having been met, yes and no. Some ticket-givers, some known to me personally. And yes, none of the ticket-givers were man-up polite. Oh, I have to up the count to two exceptions. I met AggieDave, but that was before he pinned on the badge. *** Saying all cops are assholes is an unfair generalization. It's like saying all packers are nasty, unwashed social outcasts that wont get a real job...wait, that's a bad example. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElJosh 0 #58 December 12, 2008 Quote Saying all cops are assholes is an unfair generalization. It's like saying all packers are nasty, unwashed social outcasts that wont get a real job...wait, that's a bad example. What...their not? lolDS #149 Yes I only have 3 jumps...it's the magic number dude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #59 December 12, 2008 Quote Quote Damn Dave - lighten up, maybe you need to find a new line of work? You don't know me in person, do you? I'm being very direct and firm on the internet to get a point across. I'm very happy with my line of work and am happy at work. Maybe you should understand that this is the internet and much of the message is lost since its not interpersonal contact? As for the radar detector discussion above...spend your money if you'd like, you'd be better off saving the money to pay for your ticket. I remember how excited you were when you got this job. Ever since, you have done nothing but bitch about all the trauma you see. I understand the risk of driving fast, just like I understand the risk of jumping out of airplanes. Do you think I should quit doing that? I never get these arguments about how speed kills, speed is just one link in the chain. If you break any other link then speed alone will not kill you. (That should get you going. ) I'm not reading the discussion about radar detectors. I have had them and they help, however, you are better off learning how to pay attention to aviod a ticket as it will also help you avoid an accident. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #60 December 12, 2008 the same way that i have gradually Upped my usual "pull altitude"... i have gradually Downed my driving speed....over the years... just wanna GET there....and the quickest way to LOSE the time that you THINK you are saving, by going Fast.... is to SIT on the side of the road, and wait..... while some cop meets his quota... and lays a ticket or two on ya'.. Remember.. those "bastards" ( no offense aggiedave ) have SCMODS....!!"State County Municipal Offender Data System" Elwood Blues... thanks for the heads Up everyone, TK especially.. see ya soon jimmy in rochester Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #61 December 12, 2008 If you enter a small town and see a speed limit sign in warning yellow, it means that when you reach the actual speed limit sign, you need to be going that speed. After all, someone has to pay the cops' salaries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #62 December 12, 2008 Quote just don't become one of their goals.... LOL... We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #63 December 12, 2008 Quote Ever since, you have done nothing but bitch about all the trauma you see. Not so much bitching about the trauma and stupid crap, more of an attempt for people to learn from other people's mistakes. Quote I understand the risk of driving fast, just like I understand the risk of jumping out of airplanes. Do you think I should quit doing that? I never get these arguments about how speed kills, speed is just one link in the chain. If you break any other link then speed alone will not kill you. (That should get you going. Laugh ) Speed is one link in the chain, but another link are other people on the road way. Granny blue-hair in the right lane with her blinker on who decides that she missed the turn to the Piggly Wiggly and pulls a u-turn in front of you. Sure, she made the mistake, but now that you're going 15mph over the limit, you've just killed grandma. The ability to kill others is a bit easier to avoid while skydiving.As a side note, there's a term for it. "Blue Tag Terrorist" The blue tag is the handicap parking tag hanging from the rear view mirror. Look around next time you're driving and you'll probably get a laugh (if they're similar tags in your area).And I'll leave you with one more thing: http://www.clumsycrooks.com/media/files8/pictures/police_humor.jpg--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #64 December 12, 2008 Blah, blah, blah. I was doing 40 over on the way back from lunch, 90 in a 50. Yet here I am unscathed, no ticket, no wreck. (Knock on wood / head.) "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #65 December 12, 2008 Quote Blah, blah, blah. I was doing 40 over on the way back from lunch, 90 in a 50. Yet here I am unscathed, no ticket, no wreck. (Knock on wood / head.) Dude you are sooooooo kewl!!!! "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 718 #66 December 12, 2008 Apparently he has "mad skillz". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #67 December 12, 2008 Maybe if we get him a Mt. Dew... ***EXTREEEEEEEME***... he will settle down a bit!"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #68 December 12, 2008 Saweeet! I need to practice more to get your mad skillz. Tomorrow you going to demo a Velo 79 after going 130mph to the DZ? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #69 December 12, 2008 This would make a great thread spin off... shit I used to brag about when I was 16. "Dude I was sooooooooooooooooooo drunk, I mean you have no idea how drunk we were, no idea." "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #70 December 15, 2008 Quote... but now that you're going 15mph over the limit, you've just killed grandma... IL highway speed limit + 15 MPH= Florida highway speed limit. So idk about that point. I was doing about 5 over and there were cops speeding more than me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #71 December 15, 2008 QuoteQuote... but now that you're going 15mph over the limit, you've just killed grandma... IL highway speed limit + 15 MPH= Florida highway speed limit. So idk about that point. I was doing about 5 over and there were cops speeding more than me.You'll have to excuse me, either I'm really slow or you're really stupid. Because your math doesn't add up. Illinois Interstate speed limit is 65 MPH + 15 MPH = 80 MPH. Apparently the Florida Department of Transportation is in disagreement with you. http://www.dot.state.fl.us/trafficoperations/FAQs/SpeedLimitFAQ.shtm I don't think the cops are mistreating you because their not enforcing Skittles' VIP speed limit. Something to keep in mind. Driving is a privilege, not a right."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEXX56 0 #72 December 15, 2008 Quote And I'll leave you with one more thing: http://www.clumsycrooks.com/media/files8/pictures/police_humor.jpg thats just priceless, though the fact of it being on a bike does remind me of the accident that happened last week. a semi hit a car which intern hit a cop on a bike... only minor injuries though, he was lucky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #73 December 15, 2008 An aff student at the dz Saturday was telling me about doing 190 on a motorcycle - and there was a guy going faster than him. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #74 December 15, 2008 Thatt was the kid who's suspenders wer stuck on his handlebars. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #75 December 15, 2008 88 into chicago and 355 to the suburbs are both 55 mph. so while your math is correct your numbers are not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
