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more about #speeding more comments → fuchikoma: I wish we'd start just calling them the driving lane and the passing lane. No one wants to drive in the slow lane, even if they're dead slow, so they ... more » sos10: The only place in Europe without a "rechtsfahren" law is the UK. #autobahn more » Novaload: When I was in Germany I saw this in action; and it was JUST like that--every once in awhile some rocket would shoot through at that speed--just mind b... more » Leeeeena the Jalopchick: In case any of you are wondering about your own state's "keep right" rules, here is a good resource. [www.mit.edu] #autobahn more » mechimike: www.stayrightpassleft.net It's the Law here in the States, too! more » Elhigh: What is this, reruns? #autobahn more » P161911 probably shoudn't have: This looks familiar. [jalopnik.com] Hope I don't lose my star for this. #autobahn more » Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est: I think that most people who get rear ended by faster drivers on the Autobahn tend to be foreigners. At least that's what I've seen. #autobahn more » Vintage Racer - with V-12 goodness: Just wondering if there are any stat's on how many driver's just get bf'ed by an ubercar when they stray to the left.... #autobahn more » morepowerigor: problem is, however fast you're driving, after 30 minutes or so you'll have been caught up with by some guy sitting on your tailpipe, left indicator b... more » nataku8_e30: Wow, cognizance of other drivers on the road. I can't imagine what that would be like... #autobahn more » lilwillie: Oh that was cool. The fact that the guy was literally peeing himself with excitement was even better. #autobahn more » Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig): Reminds me of the "Get right or get left" bumper stickers, which actually refer to The Rapture, not the vaporization of your soft, mortal shell on the... more » TimTim: Rechtsfahren... or you will get yourself and others killed. #autobahn more » Scandinavian Flick: We have a similar law here in California, but nobody seems to know it. Whenever I "encourage" someone to follow it, I get brake checked, the finger, ... more » -
#carlaws
Corvette Shows Why Germany's Rechtsfahren Law Exists
"Rechtsfahren" means "driving on the right," and it's a critical law on Germany's autobahn. For good reason, as it prevents this Corvette rocketing down the fast lane from blasting into a driver going a leisurely 100 MPH. (H/T to Clay!) -
#carcrime
Scot Banned From Roads For Life After 166 MPH Blast
A Scottish hairdresser has been banned from Scottish roads for life after getting busted for traveling 166 MPH on public roads on a Suzuki GSX-R — a Scottish record. Does hairdresser mean something different there? [BBC] -
#hoonoftheday
Nun Ticketed For Doing 112 MPH En Route To Pope
Italy, the land of speeding red sports cars and equally fast women, found an interesting mix of the two last week when a 56-year-old nun was ticketed for 112 MPH in her holier-than-thou Ford Fiesta. More » -
#carcrime
Speed Camera Peddler Busted Doing 100 MPH
We'd have loved it if Tom Riall, Serco CEO, supplier of over 5000 UK speed cameras, was busted doing 100MPH in a 70MPH zone by his own product, sadly he was nicked the old-fashioned way. More » -
#carcrime
British Man Ticketed For 173 MPH In Lotus Elise Capable Of 127 MPH
Tex O'Reilly, winner of the award for least Britishly-named man ever, was ticketed for 173MPH in a 50MPH zone while driving his Lotus Elise. One problem? The Lotus Elise tops out at a leisurely 127MPH. More » -
#lolcars
Polish For Drivers License: The Mystery Of Ireland's Worst Driver
A scofflaw named "Prawo Jazdy" racked up over 50 different driving infractions during the past few years, each time giving a different address to evade police. Thanks to Google, Ireland's police have finally wised up. More » -
#offbeatnews
Driver Beats 98 MPH Speeding Ticket By Proving Honda Civic Can Only Hit 85 MPH
An English driver has beaten a 98 MPH speed camera ticket by re-purchasing his Honda Civic and paying a firm to test the vehicle. The Civic's top speed as tested? 85 MPH. More » -
#likewhoa
How Fast Was He Going?
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the "other" guy on the autobahn? Watch this clip to find out. -
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#offbeatnews
Watch A Police Car Make Love To A Camry, Now With Video!
Back in May, we ran a post about how one Illinois officer received his comeuppance for doing his job by having his cruiser get ran over by a Camry. We now bring you the in-car video from the cop's perspective. The jury's still out on whether the 70-year old driver intended to dole out the harshness Killdozer-style or if he simply selected the wrong gear before trying to speed away angrily. We are leaning towards the former, which is evidenced by the screaming engine as the Camry driver keeps the gas planted even after mounting the Crown Vic. Hit the jump for the video.
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#howtogetoutofaspeedingticket
Ten Ways To Get Out Of A Speeding Ticket
There's nothing fun about being on the receiving end of the question: "May I see your license and registration please?" Although we don't condone it occurring on public roads, as automotive enthusiasts, whether you drive a Se7en or a Sentra, speeding in a controlled and safe manner in front of the police occasionally happens. Fortunately, whether you get a ticket, a warning or a pass is completely at the discretion of the officer that pulls you over. For this reason, we've surveyed your experiences and identified ten strategies that seem to have worked the best. More » -
#topgear
BBC Facing Calls To Sack Clarkson Over Boasts Of Speeding 186 MPH On British Public Roads
The Beeb's facing some criticism today from road safety activists over comments made by the very lovable, huggable and downright loud, Jeremy Clarkson. Actually, it's not just criticism — it's an outright call for his firing from the venerable Brits who broadcast. Apparently, during an interview by Daily Mail columnist Rosie Boycott, the 48-year-old host of the world's bestest motoring show was asked what was the fastest he had ever driven. Mr Clarkson replied: "On the public roads...186." Jeez. Didn't they know he was obviously talking about public roads with unlimited speed limits — like the Autobahn? Oh, wait, what's that? He was talking about the the Limehouse Link tunnel between Central London and Docklands in a Bugatti Veyron? Oh. Well, then he's a silly twit, isn't he for making mention of it? This isn't the first time he's had run-ins over road-going incidents, despite his proud claim of having "never been pulled over for speeding." More »
