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Ammunition 06-09-2014 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by glamcem (Post 1786793)
I hope they start cracking down on this in Oregon; just today there was one of those shorter trucks doing 50 - 55 mph in the left lane with both the right two lanes fairly congested, and with others trucks that were in their appropriate lanes.

Absolutely no one was in front of him, and people couldn't pass on the right due to the speed of traffic in that lane. I got up behind him and honked after giving him a few minutes to either adjust his speed or move over, but he seemed indifferent to letting traffic pass and he just sat in that lane until I was finally able to pass on the right then he just slowly drifted to the right in front of me to block me - when I went around him on the left he was just holding up his middle finger like a true gentleman.

Total BS and I hate driving behind trucks, and he just made it so difficult with the other lanes being so congested and filled with other trucks. It drives me crazy that cops crack down on stupid BS like no front plate or tint when they could be cracking down on shit like that that legitimately causes traffic issues.

glamcem 06-09-2014 06:04 PM
What many people don't understand is it's not just annoyance it's a really serious safety issue.. The rest of the other countries have their reasons to strictly enforce this.. I don't remember the times that I have to switch back to my lane when passing the car in the middle lane since another car was also passing the same car from his right.

The passing should only need to be done from left and this should become a habit..

glamcem 06-09-2014 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by thehapaone (Post 1787193)
yeah my speed limit is 10 over...the average drivers is 15 under
And on the left lane too huh? Yikes..

thehapaone 06-09-2014 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by glamcem (Post 1787271)
What many people don't understand is it's not just annoyance it's a really serious safety issue.. The rest of the other countries have their reasons to strictly enforce this.. I don't remember the times that I have to switch back to my lane when passing the car in the middle lane since another car was also passing the same car from his right.

The passing should only need to be done from left and this should become a habit..
Totally agree with you I try to pass on the left whenever I can but it's just too often that the right lane is actually the fast lane cause people are idiots

Brandar 06-09-2014 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ammunition (Post 1787224)
I hope they start cracking down on this in Oregon; just today there was one of those shorter trucks doing 50 - 55 mph in the left lane with both the right two lanes fairly congested, and with others trucks that were in their appropriate lanes.

Absolutely no one was in front of him, and people couldn't pass on the right due to the speed of traffic in that lane. I got up behind him and honked after giving him a few minutes to either adjust his speed or move over, but he seemed indifferent to letting traffic pass and he just sat in that lane until I was finally able to pass on the right then he just slowly drifted to the right in front of me to block me - when I went around him on the left he was just holding up his middle finger like a true gentleman.

Total BS and I hate driving behind trucks, and he just made it so difficult with the other lanes being so congested and filled with other trucks. It drives me crazy that cops crack down on stupid BS like no front plate or tint when they could be cracking down on shit like that that legitimately causes traffic issues.
IN Washington and Idaho it is Illegal to stay in the Far Left lane unless passing. I am not sure what it is in Oregon though. Sorry.

Decay107 06-09-2014 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by thehapaone (Post 1787282)
Totally agree with you I try to pass on the left whenever I can but it's just too often that the right lane is actually the fast lane cause people are idiots
Same here, I usually give the standard quick headlight flash to anyone who is squatting in the left lane (which for some reason in this area seems to translate into "fuck you"), then transition and pass on the right when possible and safe. I honestly think I end up passing on the right just as often as the left in this damn state.

People camp in the left lane everywhere, but back on the east coast at least they are good about moving over when another car comes up.

glamcem 06-09-2014 06:43 PM
with that said, during my last visits to Oregon (ORP track events), I've noticed this sign

http://www.alldaycoffee.net/images/sthelens-litter.jpg

I think the wording could be a bit better..maybe something like "Please don't litter..Oregon State St. xx " or simply "Don't Litter" ..it actually sounds like "Go ahead ,, make my day PUNK!!" :)

Churnobyl 06-09-2014 07:05 PM
I live & work within 5 miles of the WSP Training Academy in Shelton. I'll believe this when I see it, typically we get a new batch of green trainees every 6 months or so who get issued new cars and love finding new hiding spots so they can write Taxes...er Tickets, for speeding. Because its mindlessly easy and it keeps their infraction numbers where they are supposed to be. No one one is pulling SUVs and Prius's & old people over for numb-nutting the left lane. It's not a real thing.

Churnobyl 06-10-2014 01:04 AM
They should invent a kick system like in video games. Use your phone to down vote a driver. Enough votes and a huge wrecking ball punts them out of the left lane.

Pete156 06-10-2014 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Marchy (Post 1787472)
i need to change careers and join the WSP so i can start writing these tickets. I could easilly write a dozen a day going up and down 405 or along I5 outside of the city.
Me too. Commission from tickets would be the ultimate incentive, as if there isn't already. I would guess I could exceed even the greediest officer in tips, hanging the radar gun over fences, under stalled cars, Go-pros everywhere, through bushes, stationary traffic cams. Nobody would be immune from prosecution and fines, not even the governor. Take those videos to court....................you lose.
Jay would have to bestow me the award of "WA State Top Revenue Generator".
:D. I could have a highway or mountain pass named after me:thumbup:
With the economy the way it is (and going), this state and local municipalities will do everything in their power to make up for lost property tax revenue. I don't think the authorities will necessarily focus on left lane squatters, but will deploy vigilant patrols throughout Washington roadways in the upcoming months/years to ensure revenue generation. I see it happening already.

stugray 06-10-2014 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Churnobyl (Post 1788032)
They should invent a kick system like in video games. Use your phone to down vote a driver. Enough votes and a huge wrecking ball punts them out of the left lane.
My idea is that drivers should be allowed to use paint guns to "tag" offenders.
That way if a cop sees a car covered in paintballs he can just pull them over and issue a generic ticket for being a ****head.

"Sir.... I dont know WHAT you did, but you MUST be an asshole!"


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