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JB'sLGT · 11-17-2008, 07:58 PM

Sorry if this is a repost but when you search for "donuts" or "spare tires", you get a lot of hits on this site. lol

On my way home from work tonight I saw a minivan speeding with a donut installed. To my knowledge, every "donut" sized spare is limited to 50 mph. I was driving a steady 70, so they were traveling at least 80 mph.

Is it a ticketable offense for driving over 50 mph on a donut? I'm just interested if you guys have any knowledge pertaining to any such donut related laws in the country. Thanks.

Sarge · 11-18-2008, 08:44 AM

IT would be operating and unsafe vehicle and every state has an applicable law.

Bane · 11-18-2008, 10:10 AM

did you think about what you were writing when you typed this?

speeding...period, will get you cited. Driving above the recommended speed for a device only to be used temporarily might get you killed

Sarge · 11-18-2008, 12:28 PM

Duh that one got past me too. Good one Bane!

JB'sLGT · 11-18-2008, 05:13 PM

Thanks Sarge.

Bane...

I thought about the question thoroughly.

This was my question:

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Originally Posted by JB'sLGT

Is it a ticketable offense for driving over 50 mph on a donut?

This is how I determined he was traveling in excess of 50 mph:

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB'sLGT

I was driving a steady 70, so they were traveling at least 80 mph.

My question was solely in regard to the donut. He could have been traveling at 60 mph in a 65 mph zone, which would still fulfill the parameters of my question while not breaking the posted speed limit.

11-17-2008, 07:58 PM	#1
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11-18-2008, 08:44 AM	#2
Sarge Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hamilton Member #5130 My Ride: 2006 Crown Victoria Police "Interceptor". iTrader: (0)	IT would be operating and unsafe vehicle and every state has an applicable law. __________________ Stay Safe

11-18-2008, 10:10 AM	#3
Bane [TST] Police Officer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Member #8526 My Ride: Will P.I.T. you iTrader: (0)	did you think about what you were writing when you typed this? speeding...period, will get you cited. Driving above the recommended speed for a device only to be used temporarily might get you killed __________________ In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them

11-18-2008, 12:28 PM	#4
Sarge Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hamilton Member #5130 My Ride: 2006 Crown Victoria Police "Interceptor". iTrader: (0)	Duh that one got past me too. Good one Bane! __________________ Stay Safe

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