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sanjian wrote:

> "Motorists Advocate J.H.P" <jpkt@wxc.com.au> wrote in message
> news:9664el$qhv$1@perki.connect.com.au...
> > Gee America, your still arguing basic lane discipline?
> >
> > In Australia, we have a Federal law which reads to the effect - that in
> > speed limit zones 80km/h (50+ mph) and above, and/or where a "keep left
> > unless overtaking" sign is posted, drivers MUST keep to the left lane.
> >
> > That would be "right" lane for the USA!!  This law was adopted into all
> > Australian states and territories.
> >
> > The 'keep left unless overtaking signs" are black print over a white
> ground
> > with a black rim.  They are a rectangular shape.  Most of our national and
> > state freeway and highways have them posted.
>
> Ok, just because you have a stupid law all over your country doesn't make it
> right.
>
> > The law stands except where the location is affected by congestion.  As
> the
> > congestions 'clears' the law is once again enforced.
> >
> > On our (NSW Australia) three lane freeways (lanes of travel in each
> > direction), we must first use the left lane, then the centre lane IF - the
> > left lane is busy.  We then move back to the left lane once you have
> passed
> > that traffic.  The right lane may be used only for overtaking.  One must
> > merge back to the middle lane, then to the left lane.
> >
> > Sitting in the middle lane/s of an otherwise empty freeway is just plain
> bad
> > driving, poor lane discipline.
>
> For no particular reason, other than your own prejudices in the matter.
>
> > I guess that with your increased speed limits and speeds, that the demands
> > for improved lane discipline measures are growing, as well they should.
>
> No, the demand for more lanes is growing.  Only out of touch politicians are
> wanting more restrictions.
>
> > You seem to have the speed nowadays but not necessarily the proactive
> safety
> > measures that should go with the increased speed limits.
>
> Over regulating driving isn't the answer.
>
> > As a foreigner I am pleased your 55mph limit was done away with those few
> > years ago, it will help aid the push for improved vehicle, engineering and
> > signage standards.
>
> Ok, as someone in Virginia, I can already see that it's a bad idea.  On
> I-64, we already have too much traffic for the two lanes that the interstate
> bottlenecks into at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.  Taking one lane out of
> service for normal travel is only going to tie things up even more.  It's
> not like we have too many options to get from the peninsula to the south
> side anyways, and the other options add about 10 miles onto the drive.
>
> I'd be right pissed if I'm crawling at 30mph on the right lane, and the left
> is open.
>

> THEN USE IT TO PASS!!!!!!!!!!!!

My God!  WHERE are these people coming from?????!!!!!!!  This isn't rocket
science folks!! It is a *passing* lane!!!!  How hard is that to grasp?????!!!!

Sorry for screaming, but I can't believe that some many people can get into
their thick heads that the lane is for PASSING!!!  If you are passing, USE IT!!
If not, move right!!  They aren't taking a lane away from anyone...

Now they have to have legislation to spell out for people what 5 simple words
mean "Keep right except to pass".

Shheesh, do we need Disney characters and crayons on the signs for you people to
figure this out!?!?!?!?

<blood pressure is up>





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