Re: Ending Life in Virginia's Fastest Lanes

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From: Paul Hovnanian
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 22:02

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sanjian wrote:
> 
> "Paul Hovnanian" <hovnania@bcstec.ca.boeing.com> wrote in message
> news:3A8D7F68.4E3032E@bcstec.ca.boeing.com...
> > sanjian wrote:
> > >
> > [snip]
> > >
> > > If traffic is light enough, who gives a crap what lane I'm in?  All the
> > > argument I've seen comes down to:
> > >
> > > "You should be in the right lane"
> > > "Why"
> > > "Because you should"
> > > "Why"
> > > "Because that's what they do in Europe"
> > > "This isn't Europe, Who cares"
> > > "Because it's a passing lane"
> > > "Now it's a driving lane"
> >
> > I can't speak for your state, but in WA, the argument comes down to:
> >
> > "You should be in the right lane."
> > "Why?"
> > "RCW 46.61.100. Enjoy your moving violation ticket."
> 
> That's nice, but we're talking about Virginia.  Why don't you quote some
> German laws or something.

Like I said, I can't speak for your state laws.

On the other hand, things will eventually get to the point where
Virginia's
refusal to adopt standard motor vehicle safety codes will get its
federal
highway funding pulled. Then you will be able to compare your road
conditions
to third-world countries and passing lanes will be a moot point. 

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