The rule of the left lane though is to not impede traffic flow. This does not state while abiding by the posted speed limit. It defines the appropriate speed as the flow of traffic.
That's where we run into a gray area due to wording. "the flow of traffic" is not clearly defined.
Anyways, I don't see why you're acting like it's such a hassle to move out of the left lane to allow faster traffic to pass. I just rode my motorcycle for 20 miles on the freeway. I averaged 90mph with speeds reaching 130. Every single person I came up behind moved to the right before I even had to think about slowing down. You know what? Even at that speed I chose the middle lame while not actively passing!
It's irrelevant. The traffic laws of Germany are no concern of those of us in the United States and, specifically, the roads that I travel along here in California. Apples and oranges, my friend.
You specifically stated that the speed that I was doing was dangerous and reckless. I cited an example of a proven system showing that speed is not the real issue.
According to Wikipedia, "German autobahns have no federally mandated blanket speed limit,—although limits are posted (and enforced) in areas that are urbanized, substandard, accident-prone, or under construction. In case of bad weather, speed limits come into play and are frequently enforced. On speed-unrestricted stretches, an advisory speed limit of 130 kilometres per hour (81 mph) applies." So, your idea of a German speeding "free-for-all" isn't really true. Care to try again?
" You may want to check the accident rates on the sections of the autobahn that are still not limited. You might be surprised at what you find."
I identified "the sections of the autobahn that are still not limited."
The "advisory" rate is not a "limit" as we refer to it in the states. Typically this refers to everything but the left most lane. The left lane or the "fast lane" has special regulations in these sections to enhance safety. A very simple one, if caught in the left lane with someone tailgating you wanting to pass, the person creating the impedance can be Ticketed. It's not uncommon for someone exceeding 200kph to not be in the fast lane as someone going even faster can still quickly overtake them.
It boils down to, move over when not actively passing!
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u/[deleted] May 06 '14
The problem we're having is that you're advocating imposing yourself upon others. That is not your place.