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From: phil@amdcad.UUCP (Phil Ngai)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Tailgating 18 Wheelers: a (better) solution
Message-ID: <1193@amdcad.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 29-Apr-85 02:59:31 EDT
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In article <265@osiris.UUCP>, rob@osiris.UUCP (Robert St. Amant) writes:
> So if I stay in the
> fast lane driving, say, one mile over or under the speed limit,
> tough shit to the speeders.  _I'm_ not breaking the law.

You are breaking the law, bozo. There's a law that says "Slower traffic keep
right". It's even posted on the highways. However, since you probably think
slower than you drive, you probably can't read the road signs. Hey Rob, I
bet you drive slower than your IQ.

For Californians, see Division 11, Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 21654 of
the Vehicle Code (no copyright, of course):

	a) Notwithstanding the prima facie speed limits, any vehicle
proceeding upon a highway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic
moving in the same direction at such time shall be driven in the right-hand
lane for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb,
except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same
direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersectionor into a
private road or driveway.
	b) If a vehicle is being driven at a speed less than the normal speed
of traffic moving in the same direction at such time, and is not being driven
in the right-hand lane for traffic lane for traffic or as close as
practicable to the right-hand edge or curb, it shall constitute prima facie
evidence that the driver is operating the vehicle in violation of subdivision
(a) of this section.
	c) The Department of Transportation, with respect to state highways,
and local authorities, with respect to highways under their jurisdiction,
may place and maintain upon highways official signs directing slow-moving
traffic to use the right-hand traffic lane except when overtaking and passing
another vehicle or preparing for a left turn.

-- 
 I speak for myself and no one else.

 Phil Ngai (408) 749-5720
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