What is it with average speed zones?
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That turns normal folks into absolute complete total and utter cock jockeys? Almost every single time I'm in a 40/50/60/whatever average speed zone there is some militant t
t sitting in the right hand lane just below the posted limit. This usually equates to at least 5mph below the limit on GPS. Usually I end up passing on the left, doing the actual limit on average according to the trip computer, only to be passed by said knob jockey once the restriction ends. If they are so obsessed with being self appointed police folk, why don't they sit in the right hand lane at an indicated 68mph refusing to move over for anyone? It's bizarre. I've had them speed up *just enough* to catch the car in front then speed match to form a rolling roadblock. It's as if the mentality is "I'm doing this speed, so nobody else can go faster". But this doesn't extend to normal roads. Just, why?
t sitting in the right hand lane just below the posted limit. This usually equates to at least 5mph below the limit on GPS. Usually I end up passing on the left, doing the actual limit on average according to the trip computer, only to be passed by said knob jockey once the restriction ends. If they are so obsessed with being self appointed police folk, why don't they sit in the right hand lane at an indicated 68mph refusing to move over for anyone? It's bizarre. I've had them speed up *just enough* to catch the car in front then speed match to form a rolling roadblock. It's as if the mentality is "I'm doing this speed, so nobody else can go faster". But this doesn't extend to normal roads. Just, why?
trackdemon said:
That turns normal folks into absolute complete total and utter cock jockeys? Almost every single time I'm in a 40/50/60/whatever average speed zone there is some militant tt sitting in the right hand lane just below the posted limit. This usually equates to at least 5mph below the limit on GPS. Usually I end up passing on the left, doing the actual limit on average according to the trip computer, only to be passed by said knob jockey once the restriction ends. If they are so obsessed with being self appointed police folk, why don't they sit in the right hand lane at an indicated 68mph refusing to move over for anyone? It's bizarre. I've had them speed up *just enough* to catch the car in front then speed match to form a rolling roadblock. It's as if the mentality is "I'm doing this speed, so nobody else can go faster". But this doesn't extend to normal roads. Just, why?
Oh, but they do, they do..... t sitting in the right hand lane just below the posted limit. This usually equates to at least 5mph below the limit on GPS. Usually I end up passing on the left, doing the actual limit on average according to the trip computer, only to be passed by said knob jockey once the restriction ends. If they are so obsessed with being self appointed police folk, why don't they sit in the right hand lane at an indicated 68mph refusing to move over for anyone? It's bizarre. I've had them speed up *just enough* to catch the car in front then speed match to form a rolling roadblock. It's as if the mentality is "I'm doing this speed, so nobody else can go faster". But this doesn't extend to normal roads. Just, why?
Thankyou4calling said:
This is one of my pet peeves.
Keep left unless overtaking is the rule and should be observed regardless.
Far too many wannabe traffic cops out there.
It is my fervent wish to see this fundamental rule displayed on every motorway illuminated sign matrix, as well as large permanent signs every 5 miles or so, and the subject of a major multi-media public awareness advertising campaign.Keep left unless overtaking is the rule and should be observed regardless.
Far too many wannabe traffic cops out there.
It would do more good than all the b
y party political broadcasts we've been bombarded with lately. 
As they say, "How hard can it be?"
mrtwisty said:
bobtail4x4 said:
Either that or people drive over the limit, then brake at the cameras???
Haha, always makes me laugh when you see a big pair of skid marks before an average speed camera - almost certainly too late sunshine!glenrobbo said:
It is my fervent wish to see this fundamental rule displayed on every motorway illuminated sign matrix, as well as large permanent signs every 5 miles or so, and the subject of a major multi-media public awareness advertising campaign.
I've thought the same and when I was up in Scotland briefly its exactly what they didIn bad weather or at dusk, "check your lights"
Keep left except when overtaking
Scots even had one "under inflated tyres use more fuel" - I'm sure that appealed to their wallets
Copper ahead, slow down (might have trouble getting them to agree to that one)
Back on topic, I find that pretty much everyone drives at the same speed through average speed cameras and a few mph difference ain't worth getting stressed over.
trackdemon said:
That turns normal folks into absolute complete total and utter cock jockeys? Almost every single time I'm in a 40/50/60/whatever average speed zone there is some militant tt sitting in the right hand lane just below the posted limit?
It's a good question and one I've pondered over In the 46mph queue behind them a few times.t sitting in the right hand lane just below the posted limit?The only thing I've come up with is that they can't cope with simultaneously thinking about speed and which lane they should be in.
When there is no temporary lower limit they manage because they can instinctively stick to a rigid 63mph with no effort and can therefore muster up the thought power to make an occasional judgement regarding lane choice.
glenrobbo said:
Thankyou4calling said:
This is one of my pet peeves.
Keep left unless overtaking is the rule and should be observed regardless.
Far too many wannabe traffic cops out there.
It is my fervent wish to see this fundamental rule displayed on every motorway illuminated sign matrix, as well as large permanent signs every 5 miles or so, and the subject of a major multi-media public awareness advertising campaign.Keep left unless overtaking is the rule and should be observed regardless.
Far too many wannabe traffic cops out there.
It would do more good than all the b
y party political broadcasts we've been bombarded with lately. As they say, "How hard can it be?"
A13 average speed section coming in/out of London is especially bad for this.
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