I have a little scenario I was curious about the view of traffic officers on. Here is Las Vegas, the speed limit on almost every freeway is 65mph. It seems that no matter who it is, whenever someone gets onto the on-ramp, they think its a little Sunday drive and go up the ramp a 35-40mph, and only proceed to get to freeway speed once they arrive at the freeway. I have seen it cause a few accidents, and many backups, due to people having to drastically slow thier speed for this person who is merging well below the freeway speed limit.
Now on the other hand, there are a few drivers who like to floor the gas, get up to the speed of the freeway well before they get there, look, and find a hole to merge into without slowing the flow of traffic.
Which if these do you agree with, and would you ticket for the one you do not agree with? Is there even a law that would allow you to?
In my mind, it seems those who merge at a speed well below that of the traffic flow are putting many lives in danger with thier practice, since a car going 65-75 rear ending a car going 30 would be a bad collision. I'm curious to see what you guys think. Thanks.
Now on the other hand, there are a few drivers who like to floor the gas, get up to the speed of the freeway well before they get there, look, and find a hole to merge into without slowing the flow of traffic.
Which if these do you agree with, and would you ticket for the one you do not agree with? Is there even a law that would allow you to?
In my mind, it seems those who merge at a speed well below that of the traffic flow are putting many lives in danger with thier practice, since a car going 65-75 rear ending a car going 30 would be a bad collision. I'm curious to see what you guys think. Thanks.
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