Is it okay to go five to ten miles over the speed limit?

Question

Is it okay to go five to ten miles over the speed limit?

Answer 1

ya it should be fine unless u get pulled over by a very anal cop then ur screwed ;)

Answer 2

no.

Answer 3

By law *in the UK* you are allowed 10%+1, so in a 60mph zone you can do 66-67mph.

Answer 4

the law is the law. But I would look at cops like hunters. Sure you could shot every little doe that goes by, but won't you want that big ole buck. I would. From my personal experience alot is based on where you are speeding, school zone, near police or fire stations , elderly community and such would be more likely to earn you a ticket for 3-5 miles over. Highway driving, the flow of traffic theory is generally my leader. Though if I am leading the pack I feel quite safe at 5-9 over. 10 kinda scares me that i would get picked out. Also what kind of car are you driving something sporty or high profile or the opposite beat up and run down would make you a target I would pull over. A nice normal looking car or truck would help keep you off the radar.

Answer 5

No. There are usually slower lanes available. I never hold up traffic and I always get where I'm going, on time and alive. Drive at a comfortable speed and relax. 45 years and only 1 parkng ticket (Pasadena).

Answer 6

While technically it's not "okay," most people do it, especially on interstates. If traffic is moving 5 - 10 over, that's probably what you should be doing, too. I had a ticket last summer, so I try to stay closer to 5 over. :-)

Answer 7

only if you can afford the speeding ticket and associated fine{s}

Answer 8

It ALL depends..if you're in a speed trap, if you're in a school zone, if it is the end of the year and cops are trying to make quota, if the cop is merely having a bad day...these are all reasons you can get pulled over. Most people say, "Stay with the flow of traffic." You don't want to p**s everyone off by doing the speed limit, but don't fly past them either. It's all about judgement.

Answer 9

i would imange show who would notice

Answer 10

It is not really >>LEGAL<< but most people do it, so "it's ok"...  But I would suggest being extra careful in school zones, ramps etc.... Its fine on Highways etc...

Answer 11

It is more important to go the same speed as the traffic around you. That way you're driving safer.

Answer 12

Not in school or construction zones. It will cost a bundle if you get caught.

On the freeway, 5 is never a problem, 10 is risky unless you are out in the middle of NOWHERE, like between my house and Las Vegas Nv.