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My husband drives a city bus. The Rapids that drive in those lanes should have a live camera on front of the bus so that this situation could be monitered. What do you think?

If I'm driving a hearse and have a body in the back can I use the HOV lane?

No, actually I only use the HOV lane when someone else is in my car. And that's most of the time. Unlike you who drives alone complaining that you can't use it because you don't carpool. I do drive over the speed limit. It's not illegal unless you get caught. By the way I haven't been caught. How bout you? I drive a sports car so I can dive in 3 car lengths if I need to. Look out for us speeders that dive out of the carpool lane. I just hope when you do the speed limit you are in the right lane except to pass or you too are in jeopardy of breaking a law. And the law was changed to allow commercial vehicles in the HOV lane, including trucks with illegals in them. More then two is more then two. The left lane is for passing not going the speed limit. So I guess the bottom line is, shite or get off the pot.

retnjcop, typical jersey sarcasim, "what exit"
Any way, what about the weekends when there is no minimum but people insist on being in the HOV lane going less then the speed limit.

RD, I understand what you're saying. But, my brother-in-law is a DPS Officer, we've talked about this many times. Slow Traffic Keep Right is meant to keep those that are under posted speed limits out of the way, whether they're trucks or otherwise. I spoke with Don about your response and he says that if in fact a DPS officer told you this, he is clearly in the wrong. At no time is it legal to exceed posted limits, and again, speed limits are the same in all lanes, there is no "fast" or "high speed" lane. Also, if he rides someones bumper or even flashes his lights, that also puts him in the wrong, and he himself could be cited. As far as a "grace" speed, that varies with each officer, that doesn't mean that 10 over is OK. The city of Scottsdale picked 10 over so it wouldn't look petty. I agree with you completely that folks traveling in the left lane should do their best to stay out of the way, especially if they're under the speed limit. I myself don't use it because I can't afford to get caught, being the holder of a CDL. Just because so many do it doesn't make it right. Being cited for impeding traffic while doing the speed limit would not hold up in court, and would be thrown out strictly on it's merit, or lack thereof. Not trying to be argumentative, but this is a huge misconception on the motoring public's part. Bad driving habits don't trump the law, even if many are doing it.

SOV lanes are just another leftist aka progressive treehuger bs thing to force Americans to stop driving cars.
SOV lanes should be lanes should be lanes were the access is limited to every 10 to 15 mile intervals. Other word SOV lanes should be called express lanes.

SOV lanes were forced on Americans by the leftist aka progressive treehugers. This was done by withholding tax money paid by Americans to build roads. American cities were told they would not get federal money to build freeways if they did not include SOV lanes.

I don't have any misconceptions jteamaz. I didn't say the cop I talked to said it was OK, he was just speaking as a regular guy. I know what the laws are. I've been driving long enough to know every law on the books. Some of them aren't enforceable, but they try anyway. I can say in my 30+ years of driving I haven't been cited for any moving violations. I have an uncanny sense of smell and I can smell bacon a mile away. But thanks for trying to enlighten.

What is wrong Right Wing Conservative Christian aka fairytale believer, did I hit it on the head with you? All you do is spew Right Wing Propaganda in EVERY post. You have the SAME old boring and tiring line with the "leftist aka progressive treehuger"(sic). Get a new angle, that one has been drivin hard and put away wet by you. If you were lost in the woods what would you do since you're afraid of tree hugging? Oh and as you can see there are two g's. You could at least get that right since you use it in EVERY worn out boring post of yours.

Where did I say I believed in global warming? Find it then get back to me. HOV lanes were put on the interstates to stop some of the congestion which does cause more pollution. And a way to pay back the people who actually carpool. Anyone with a pea sized brain knows that when a car idles it emits more pollution. This was scientifically proven. Maybe you've forgotten that. What's wrong DMG can't find anyone that will share a ride with your Right Wing Conservative butt? DEEDEEDEE!!!