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Are Fast Lanes Legal?
The Next CEO of Stack OverflowAre NYPD fleet license plates legal?Are parking tickets enforcableWhat happens if you are pulled over for speeding but not given a ticket?Are gated communities legal in Canada?What is the legal basis of speed signs in Victoria, Australia?Are “safe distance” citations handled on a case-by-case basis? (USA)Are silver dollars legal tender?Are these HOA rules legal?What would be the default speed limit for a highway in Texas in this case?Is there a minimum speed limit on US hwy 60 in OK? Are bicycles legal on US hwy 60 in OK?
I've seen plenty of signs that say things like "Slower Traffic Keep Right," in fact some of them even threaten a fine if you disobey. So I think it is fair to assert that the US Department of Transportation recognizes that "fast lanes" are a real thing.
But isn't the speed limit still technically 55 (or whatever the limit is) for every lane? I mean, they would never put up a sign that said "Drunk Drivers Keep Left" or "Use Middle Lane if you have Jimmy Hoffa tied up in your trunk."
Are signs like these an acknowledgement that you are permitted, maybe even required, to speed?
united-states traffic speeding
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I've seen plenty of signs that say things like "Slower Traffic Keep Right," in fact some of them even threaten a fine if you disobey. So I think it is fair to assert that the US Department of Transportation recognizes that "fast lanes" are a real thing.
But isn't the speed limit still technically 55 (or whatever the limit is) for every lane? I mean, they would never put up a sign that said "Drunk Drivers Keep Left" or "Use Middle Lane if you have Jimmy Hoffa tied up in your trunk."
Are signs like these an acknowledgement that you are permitted, maybe even required, to speed?
united-states traffic speeding
edited Mar 2 at 14:32
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It's the speed limit, not the minimum speed. Slower drivers can drive down the highway at 35mph unless a minimum speed is posted. It makes even more sense when some commercial vehicles are speed limited to 55mph, but the speed limit is 70.
– Ron Beyer
Mar 1 at 19:37
Comment from the other side of the Atlantic: over here (Germany), you generally have to drive in the rightmost lane that is possible (i.e. we fill the lanes from right to left, if the right lane is empty, you have to move from 2nd lane into the right lane). And you're not allowed to take over on the right. Nevertheless, speed limit is usually equal for all lanes - so I don't see anything particularly incompatible in this combination. (In practice, slow lane forms on the right as trucks and trailers have lower general speed limits)
– cbeleites
Mar 1 at 19:47
California specifically requires traffic moving slower than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction to be in the right-hand lane notwithstanding the prima facie speed limits. If you're slower than the surrounding traffic then you have to move right. In my experience, California drivers seem to be the worst at following this law. It reminds me of the question, "How can I be slower when everyone's behind me?" Most of the states that I've researched require slower traffic to move right if they're slower no matter the relation to the speed limit.
– Dave D
Mar 1 at 21:38
1
The final question "Are signs like these an acknowledgement that you are permitted, maybe even required, to speed?" is a question about what the LAW is. This is on-topic here.
– David Siegel
Mar 1 at 21:46
Fast v. slow lanes make more sense climbing a highway on a mountain with a high grade. Big trucks go slow uphill. They have to stay right.
– ohwilleke
Mar 6 at 7:16
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I've seen plenty of signs that say things like "Slower Traffic Keep Right," in fact some of them even threaten a fine if you disobey. So I think it is fair to assert that the US Department of Transportation recognizes that "fast lanes" are a real thing.
But isn't the speed limit still technically 55 (or whatever the limit is) for every lane? I mean, they would never put up a sign that said "Drunk Drivers Keep Left" or "Use Middle Lane if you have Jimmy Hoffa tied up in your trunk."
Are signs like these an acknowledgement that you are permitted, maybe even required, to speed?
united-states traffic speeding
edited Mar 2 at 14:32
feetwet♦
14.8k94398
asked Mar 1 at 19:25
AnonAnon
111
I've seen plenty of signs that say things like "Slower Traffic Keep Right," in fact some of them even threaten a fine if you disobey. So I think it is fair to assert that the US Department of Transportation recognizes that "fast lanes" are a real thing.
But isn't the speed limit still technically 55 (or whatever the limit is) for every lane? I mean, they would never put up a sign that said "Drunk Drivers Keep Left" or "Use Middle Lane if you have Jimmy Hoffa tied up in your trunk."
Are signs like these an acknowledgement that you are permitted, maybe even required, to speed?
united-states traffic speeding
united-states traffic speeding
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It's the speed limit, not the minimum speed. Slower drivers can drive down the highway at 35mph unless a minimum speed is posted. It makes even more sense when some commercial vehicles are speed limited to 55mph, but the speed limit is 70.
– Ron Beyer
Mar 1 at 19:37
Comment from the other side of the Atlantic: over here (Germany), you generally have to drive in the rightmost lane that is possible (i.e. we fill the lanes from right to left, if the right lane is empty, you have to move from 2nd lane into the right lane). And you're not allowed to take over on the right. Nevertheless, speed limit is usually equal for all lanes - so I don't see anything particularly incompatible in this combination. (In practice, slow lane forms on the right as trucks and trailers have lower general speed limits)
– cbeleites
Mar 1 at 19:47
California specifically requires traffic moving slower than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction to be in the right-hand lane notwithstanding the prima facie speed limits. If you're slower than the surrounding traffic then you have to move right. In my experience, California drivers seem to be the worst at following this law. It reminds me of the question, "How can I be slower when everyone's behind me?" Most of the states that I've researched require slower traffic to move right if they're slower no matter the relation to the speed limit.
– Dave D
Mar 1 at 21:38
1
The final question "Are signs like these an acknowledgement that you are permitted, maybe even required, to speed?" is a question about what the LAW is. This is on-topic here.
– David Siegel
Mar 1 at 21:46
Fast v. slow lanes make more sense climbing a highway on a mountain with a high grade. Big trucks go slow uphill. They have to stay right.
– ohwilleke
Mar 6 at 7:16
add a comment |
3
It's the speed limit, not the minimum speed. Slower drivers can drive down the highway at 35mph unless a minimum speed is posted. It makes even more sense when some commercial vehicles are speed limited to 55mph, but the speed limit is 70.
– Ron Beyer
Mar 1 at 19:37
Comment from the other side of the Atlantic: over here (Germany), you generally have to drive in the rightmost lane that is possible (i.e. we fill the lanes from right to left, if the right lane is empty, you have to move from 2nd lane into the right lane). And you're not allowed to take over on the right. Nevertheless, speed limit is usually equal for all lanes - so I don't see anything particularly incompatible in this combination. (In practice, slow lane forms on the right as trucks and trailers have lower general speed limits)
– cbeleites
Mar 1 at 19:47
California specifically requires traffic moving slower than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction to be in the right-hand lane notwithstanding the prima facie speed limits. If you're slower than the surrounding traffic then you have to move right. In my experience, California drivers seem to be the worst at following this law. It reminds me of the question, "How can I be slower when everyone's behind me?" Most of the states that I've researched require slower traffic to move right if they're slower no matter the relation to the speed limit.
– Dave D
Mar 1 at 21:38
1
The final question "Are signs like these an acknowledgement that you are permitted, maybe even required, to speed?" is a question about what the LAW is. This is on-topic here.
– David Siegel
Mar 1 at 21:46
Fast v. slow lanes make more sense climbing a highway on a mountain with a high grade. Big trucks go slow uphill. They have to stay right.
– ohwilleke
Mar 6 at 7:16
3
3
It's the speed limit, not the minimum speed. Slower drivers can drive down the highway at 35mph unless a minimum speed is posted. It makes even more sense when some commercial vehicles are speed limited to 55mph, but the speed limit is 70.
– Ron Beyer
Mar 1 at 19:37
It's the speed limit, not the minimum speed. Slower drivers can drive down the highway at 35mph unless a minimum speed is posted. It makes even more sense when some commercial vehicles are speed limited to 55mph, but the speed limit is 70.
– Ron Beyer
Mar 1 at 19:37
Comment from the other side of the Atlantic: over here (Germany), you generally have to drive in the rightmost lane that is possible (i.e. we fill the lanes from right to left, if the right lane is empty, you have to move from 2nd lane into the right lane). And you're not allowed to take over on the right. Nevertheless, speed limit is usually equal for all lanes - so I don't see anything particularly incompatible in this combination. (In practice, slow lane forms on the right as trucks and trailers have lower general speed limits)
– cbeleites
Mar 1 at 19:47
Comment from the other side of the Atlantic: over here (Germany), you generally have to drive in the rightmost lane that is possible (i.e. we fill the lanes from right to left, if the right lane is empty, you have to move from 2nd lane into the right lane). And you're not allowed to take over on the right. Nevertheless, speed limit is usually equal for all lanes - so I don't see anything particularly incompatible in this combination. (In practice, slow lane forms on the right as trucks and trailers have lower general speed limits)
– cbeleites
Mar 1 at 19:47
California specifically requires traffic moving slower than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction to be in the right-hand lane notwithstanding the prima facie speed limits. If you're slower than the surrounding traffic then you have to move right. In my experience, California drivers seem to be the worst at following this law. It reminds me of the question, "How can I be slower when everyone's behind me?" Most of the states that I've researched require slower traffic to move right if they're slower no matter the relation to the speed limit.
– Dave D
Mar 1 at 21:38
California specifically requires traffic moving slower than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction to be in the right-hand lane notwithstanding the prima facie speed limits. If you're slower than the surrounding traffic then you have to move right. In my experience, California drivers seem to be the worst at following this law. It reminds me of the question, "How can I be slower when everyone's behind me?" Most of the states that I've researched require slower traffic to move right if they're slower no matter the relation to the speed limit.
– Dave D
Mar 1 at 21:38
1
1
The final question "Are signs like these an acknowledgement that you are permitted, maybe even required, to speed?" is a question about what the LAW is. This is on-topic here.
– David Siegel
Mar 1 at 21:46
The final question "Are signs like these an acknowledgement that you are permitted, maybe even required, to speed?" is a question about what the LAW is. This is on-topic here.
– David Siegel
Mar 1 at 21:46
Fast v. slow lanes make more sense climbing a highway on a mountain with a high grade. Big trucks go slow uphill. They have to stay right.
– ohwilleke
Mar 6 at 7:16
Fast v. slow lanes make more sense climbing a highway on a mountain with a high grade. Big trucks go slow uphill. They have to stay right.
– ohwilleke
Mar 6 at 7:16
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The US Department of Transportation does not "recognize" fast lanes, or have any limits on highway speed, which are determined by the states. Here is a resource on the various keep-right laws of the states. No state has a "fast lane" that allows speeds greater that the legal limit, nor does any state have a law requiring drivers to drive exactly the posted limit. Every state has some provision regarding slow-moving vehicles, and none frame the matter in terms of fast-moving vehicles. The legal convention is that slow-moving vehicles must be on the right, not the left. Some states have the restriction that you may not drive in the left lane except to pass, for example 625 ILCS 5/11-701(b), (d). You may drive in the left lane in Utah, but you must not impede traffic (which means you must move to the right). The signage depends on the laws of that state, and in all cases reflects laws against too-slow driving, and never approval of too-fast driving.
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You are one of the drivers that other drivers hate. Look at any car web site or google "left lane hogs" to see what I am talking about. The left lane is the "overtaking" lane, and most states have a law that says if you are not passing another cars, you should move to the right.
Nothing about speed, just passing.
Please learn the rules of the road. It is very dangerous to travel on the left lane if you are slower that other traffic, you are forcing other drivers to move around you and overtake you on the right.
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The US Department of Transportation does not "recognize" fast lanes, or have any limits on highway speed, which are determined by the states. Here is a resource on the various keep-right laws of the states. No state has a "fast lane" that allows speeds greater that the legal limit, nor does any state have a law requiring drivers to drive exactly the posted limit. Every state has some provision regarding slow-moving vehicles, and none frame the matter in terms of fast-moving vehicles. The legal convention is that slow-moving vehicles must be on the right, not the left. Some states have the restriction that you may not drive in the left lane except to pass, for example 625 ILCS 5/11-701(b), (d). You may drive in the left lane in Utah, but you must not impede traffic (which means you must move to the right). The signage depends on the laws of that state, and in all cases reflects laws against too-slow driving, and never approval of too-fast driving.
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The US Department of Transportation does not "recognize" fast lanes, or have any limits on highway speed, which are determined by the states. Here is a resource on the various keep-right laws of the states. No state has a "fast lane" that allows speeds greater that the legal limit, nor does any state have a law requiring drivers to drive exactly the posted limit. Every state has some provision regarding slow-moving vehicles, and none frame the matter in terms of fast-moving vehicles. The legal convention is that slow-moving vehicles must be on the right, not the left. Some states have the restriction that you may not drive in the left lane except to pass, for example 625 ILCS 5/11-701(b), (d). You may drive in the left lane in Utah, but you must not impede traffic (which means you must move to the right). The signage depends on the laws of that state, and in all cases reflects laws against too-slow driving, and never approval of too-fast driving.
answered Mar 2 at 16:09
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The US Department of Transportation does not "recognize" fast lanes, or have any limits on highway speed, which are determined by the states. Here is a resource on the various keep-right laws of the states. No state has a "fast lane" that allows speeds greater that the legal limit, nor does any state have a law requiring drivers to drive exactly the posted limit. Every state has some provision regarding slow-moving vehicles, and none frame the matter in terms of fast-moving vehicles. The legal convention is that slow-moving vehicles must be on the right, not the left. Some states have the restriction that you may not drive in the left lane except to pass, for example 625 ILCS 5/11-701(b), (d). You may drive in the left lane in Utah, but you must not impede traffic (which means you must move to the right). The signage depends on the laws of that state, and in all cases reflects laws against too-slow driving, and never approval of too-fast driving.
answered Mar 2 at 16:09
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The US Department of Transportation does not "recognize" fast lanes, or have any limits on highway speed, which are determined by the states. Here is a resource on the various keep-right laws of the states. No state has a "fast lane" that allows speeds greater that the legal limit, nor does any state have a law requiring drivers to drive exactly the posted limit. Every state has some provision regarding slow-moving vehicles, and none frame the matter in terms of fast-moving vehicles. The legal convention is that slow-moving vehicles must be on the right, not the left. Some states have the restriction that you may not drive in the left lane except to pass, for example 625 ILCS 5/11-701(b), (d). You may drive in the left lane in Utah, but you must not impede traffic (which means you must move to the right). The signage depends on the laws of that state, and in all cases reflects laws against too-slow driving, and never approval of too-fast driving.
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You are one of the drivers that other drivers hate. Look at any car web site or google "left lane hogs" to see what I am talking about. The left lane is the "overtaking" lane, and most states have a law that says if you are not passing another cars, you should move to the right.
Nothing about speed, just passing.
Please learn the rules of the road. It is very dangerous to travel on the left lane if you are slower that other traffic, you are forcing other drivers to move around you and overtake you on the right.
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You are one of the drivers that other drivers hate. Look at any car web site or google "left lane hogs" to see what I am talking about. The left lane is the "overtaking" lane, and most states have a law that says if you are not passing another cars, you should move to the right.
Nothing about speed, just passing.
Please learn the rules of the road. It is very dangerous to travel on the left lane if you are slower that other traffic, you are forcing other drivers to move around you and overtake you on the right.
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You are one of the drivers that other drivers hate. Look at any car web site or google "left lane hogs" to see what I am talking about. The left lane is the "overtaking" lane, and most states have a law that says if you are not passing another cars, you should move to the right.
Nothing about speed, just passing.
Please learn the rules of the road. It is very dangerous to travel on the left lane if you are slower that other traffic, you are forcing other drivers to move around you and overtake you on the right.
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You are one of the drivers that other drivers hate. Look at any car web site or google "left lane hogs" to see what I am talking about. The left lane is the "overtaking" lane, and most states have a law that says if you are not passing another cars, you should move to the right.
Nothing about speed, just passing.
Please learn the rules of the road. It is very dangerous to travel on the left lane if you are slower that other traffic, you are forcing other drivers to move around you and overtake you on the right.
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It's the speed limit, not the minimum speed. Slower drivers can drive down the highway at 35mph unless a minimum speed is posted. It makes even more sense when some commercial vehicles are speed limited to 55mph, but the speed limit is 70.
– Ron Beyer
Mar 1 at 19:37
Comment from the other side of the Atlantic: over here (Germany), you generally have to drive in the rightmost lane that is possible (i.e. we fill the lanes from right to left, if the right lane is empty, you have to move from 2nd lane into the right lane). And you're not allowed to take over on the right. Nevertheless, speed limit is usually equal for all lanes - so I don't see anything particularly incompatible in this combination. (In practice, slow lane forms on the right as trucks and trailers have lower general speed limits)
– cbeleites
Mar 1 at 19:47
California specifically requires traffic moving slower than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction to be in the right-hand lane notwithstanding the prima facie speed limits. If you're slower than the surrounding traffic then you have to move right. In my experience, California drivers seem to be the worst at following this law. It reminds me of the question, "How can I be slower when everyone's behind me?" Most of the states that I've researched require slower traffic to move right if they're slower no matter the relation to the speed limit.
– Dave D
Mar 1 at 21:38
1
The final question "Are signs like these an acknowledgement that you are permitted, maybe even required, to speed?" is a question about what the LAW is. This is on-topic here.
– David Siegel
Mar 1 at 21:46
Fast v. slow lanes make more sense climbing a highway on a mountain with a high grade. Big trucks go slow uphill. They have to stay right.
– ohwilleke
Mar 6 at 7:16