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I could explain to you why you're wrong but this has gone on long enough and you're right in that it was a diversion I never should have pursued in the first place. You win.

Sorry, preventative mitigation is not a thing. What can I say -- I battle mediocrity wherever I find it. Sometimes it's a lonely quest. :biggrin:

My complaint was more about improper use of the words, Rick. Application of any law cannot "mitigate" a poor outcome that has already occurred.

I learned something new today. But now I've forgotten it.

You don't get it. I was merely "siting" an example of poor communication skills. Well within the scope of this thread. And what possible difference would it make WHY I ask a valid question? For the sake of discussion, how about that? Apparently not common knowledge since many here don't know...

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It's about cars on the freeway and potentially risky behavior.

Yes, but a law can't "mitigate" a poor outcome that has already taken place. Sheesh.

So it's a good thing you provided no facts to back up your opinion?;)

I'm kind of interested to hear about how a law could mitigate a bad outcome in the circumstance under discussion.

Here's an AK favorite: On a four-lane (two each way) freeway you're in the left hand lane doing the speed limit and slowly passing a sparse line of traffic in the right lane. Somebody suddenly appears in your rear-view mirror and he's really riding your bumper. It's obvious he really wants to...

Okay. That's not what I thought you meant but now I got it. Well, I don't think either one of us will convince the other, so what say we just agree to disagree and hope we don't meet on the freeway?

So it's probably a good idea to have a little high speed maneuverability on your side in order to safely avoid those people. Eastern thing. Right turns on red are perfectly legal in many states and provinces.

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Exactly what is it that you feel is so inherently dangerous about passing quickly?

You haven't seen me lately.:eek:

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Probably exactly right, although it'll never happen. Humans as a species are not real good at taking their medicine. You can build it, but nobody will come.

john once again has overlooked the role forearm-sized burrito may have played and is therefore held liable to a fully-anointed olfactory ban

Point is, I never have been pulled over after completing a pass and I often (if not usually) exceed the speed limit to do it. :) No fun to be had. :(

I wouldn't of paid it. :biggrin: Seriously, I guess cops around here maintain a more level-headed approach. I have never been the recipient of such an "award" and I always pass as quickly as is safe.

Under most circumstances, passing should be executed as quickly as possible in order to minimize time spent in the passing lane. Passing a vehicle that's traveling at 55 MPH at 62 MPH takes a l-o-o-ong time.

"Anachronism"? Is that really what you mean?

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