Hi everyone,
Occasionally I encounter GSP operating radar in moving mode on the Interstate and traveling in the same direction as I am. Usually these officers are driving right at the speed limit, or perhaps 5mph less, yet traffic always seems to get backed up behind them and they stand out like a sore thumb at the front of the pack of cars behind them. Generally, I will slowly pass them on the right and then stay about three car lengths ahead of them, but not in their lane (they are always in the left lane) so that their radar gun has a clear line-of-site view of the oncoming traffic. Anyway, the GSP officers always seem to appreciate no longer being at the front of the pack of cars behind them. In such situations I am never driving more than a couple of miles per hour over the posted speed limit, and its fun to watch the GSP just behind me suddenly slow down, cross the median, and then go after a vehicle which I had already noticed was excessively speeding!
My question is, do I risk being pulled over and getting a ticket for just a couple of MPH over the PSL when all I was trying to do is prevent the GSP's car from standing out at the front of the pack of cars? I've been told that the GSP only really takes notice of you if you are driving more than 10 over the PSL.
I am well past my youth and always keep it well within 10 of the PSL even though I own a radar detector! Driving safely is far more important to me now, yet my RD reminds me of my younger days when I generally did drive 10 to 15 over the PSL. Besides, its fun to see my RD going off frequently when the GSP is out there and doing their job of keeping the roads safe for all drivers.
Sincerest Regards,
--Michael
Occasionally I encounter GSP operating radar in moving mode on the Interstate and traveling in the same direction as I am. Usually these officers are driving right at the speed limit, or perhaps 5mph less, yet traffic always seems to get backed up behind them and they stand out like a sore thumb at the front of the pack of cars behind them. Generally, I will slowly pass them on the right and then stay about three car lengths ahead of them, but not in their lane (they are always in the left lane) so that their radar gun has a clear line-of-site view of the oncoming traffic. Anyway, the GSP officers always seem to appreciate no longer being at the front of the pack of cars behind them. In such situations I am never driving more than a couple of miles per hour over the posted speed limit, and its fun to watch the GSP just behind me suddenly slow down, cross the median, and then go after a vehicle which I had already noticed was excessively speeding!
My question is, do I risk being pulled over and getting a ticket for just a couple of MPH over the PSL when all I was trying to do is prevent the GSP's car from standing out at the front of the pack of cars? I've been told that the GSP only really takes notice of you if you are driving more than 10 over the PSL.
I am well past my youth and always keep it well within 10 of the PSL even though I own a radar detector! Driving safely is far more important to me now, yet my RD reminds me of my younger days when I generally did drive 10 to 15 over the PSL. Besides, its fun to see my RD going off frequently when the GSP is out there and doing their job of keeping the roads safe for all drivers.
Sincerest Regards,
--Michael
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