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PAFirefighter11 · 06-12-2008, 01:17 PM

Hey Sarge. I figured I'd try to break an urban legend I've heard time and time again.

When driving down a road (say a 2 lane road with double yellow lines, hard shoulder, etc.) you come upon a vehicle, in your lane, traveling 15 MPH or more under the posted speed limit (30 in a 45 for example). He is continuing at this pace for some time. Is it legal to pass the vehicle at that point?

In most cases I hit my hazards so I'm not rear-ended, but have thought about passing before.

Thanks much.

Sarge · 06-15-2008, 11:53 AM

Nope you have to drive behind grampa till you get to a passing lane.

PAFirefighter11 · 07-07-2008, 10:20 AM

Thanks Sarge. Slightly related, how about if the vehicle has their hazards on? Or a truck ascending a long hill for example.

Sarge · 07-08-2008, 11:27 AM

No passing zone is a no passing zone unless the other vehicle is broken down.

06-15-2008, 11:53 AM	#2
Sarge Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hamilton Member #5130 My Ride: 2006 Crown Victoria Police "Interceptor". iTrader: (0)	Nope you have to drive behind grampa till you get to a passing lane. __________________ Stay Safe

07-08-2008, 11:27 AM	#4
Sarge Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hamilton Member #5130 My Ride: 2006 Crown Victoria Police "Interceptor". iTrader: (0)	No passing zone is a no passing zone unless the other vehicle is broken down. __________________ Stay Safe

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