If a driver is going 12mph over the speed limit, they are able to camp in the leftmost lane. amirite?

That would be fine assuming they are consistently passing traffic in the lane to their right. Otherwise they would be using the lane incorrectly, it is the passing lane not the fast lane

by Anonymous 2 days ago

I agree 100% but I feel there needs to be a massive campaign to get the word out because most see it as the "fast lane." There are even songs about it…

by Anonymous 2 days ago

It is in ca

by Inevitable-Pop2416 2 days ago

Not according to the law. At least in most states. So this is just an incorrect fact. Not an unpopular opinion.

by Apart-Increase 2 days ago

As far as I am aware and with very quick research, there are no apparent laws in the U.S. that require you to move over simply because a driver is speeding (such as going 15 mph over the limit). Some areas only allow left lane if you are passing. If you are going 12mph over the speed limit, you implicitly qualify as passing under these laws and more likely you are likely in-fact passing someone. Also, I find it hypocritical you quote laws when the first person in this situation to be breaking a law is the speeder.

by Melodic-Point 2 days ago

It's the passing lane, not the fast lane. If you aren't passing someone, move over so that those going faster can pass you. Learn the law.

by Dramatic-Feature 2 days ago

Not true in every state

by Inevitable-Pop2416 2 days ago

Yes, good driving habits are true in every state.

by alvasmitham 2 days ago

In ca it's the fast lane.

by Inevitable-Pop2416 2 days ago

In California is is a ticket able offense to be slower than the flow of traffic in the left most lane. Know why? Because it is a passing lane. California code 21654. Get a clue.

by alvasmitham 2 days ago

You can get a ticket just for being in that lane if you're not actively passing someone.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

You can and should get a ticket just for being in that lane if you're not actively passing someone.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

A list of States that have a Keep Right law.

by Bethelchamplin 2 days ago

But they do, however, require you to get over it anyways regardless of what you think about anybody behind you unless you're passing somebody so regardless, your reason is still wrong

by No-Explorer-8029 2 days ago

It's the fast lane in ca

by Inevitable-Pop2416 2 days ago

But there are laws for camping out in the left lane. It's for passing

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Enjoy your ticket and thanks for funding my public infrastructure

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Must live in Wisconsin ....

by Far_Expression 2 days ago

The left lane is the PASSING lane. If you are not actively passing someone, move over.

by Pure-Sink 2 days ago

cars should not be going 15 over the speed limit End it there.

by Cruzdaugherty 2 days ago

You're not justified in breaking the law because someone else is breaking the law.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Everyone has an opinion but the law is that the left lane is for passing and if you aren't passing, move back over. It is against the law to decide you are going fast enough and will now become the police of others. You aren't paid enough to do that and it's dangerous as well as illegal. So it's unpopular for sure.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

So my stance, specifically on the interstate system is utilize the left lane while passing and when able maintain speed in the right lane. So I mean if you got 3 miles of open road in front of you with no traffic move to the right and allow the heard of idiots go 100 😂

by Anonymous 2 days ago

It's very weird in the South. In Texas, speed limits are a suggestion, especially on freeways/highways. Oklahoma, they're lurking everywhere on the Turnpike to get ya

by Anonymous 2 days ago

If you're in the passing lane for anything other than actively passing somebody else or avoiding an obstacle you should be publicly flogged.

by enrico70 2 days ago

Unpopular and completely illogical opinion. If the speed limit is 55 there's always people going 75 or faster.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

It's the passing lane, not the I'm doing the number that I incorrectly think prevents me from being an inconsiderate asshole lane.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Nobody should camp in the passing lane at any speed. Use it to overtake and then get back into the right lane when you're done. If you want to gamble on a speeding ticket at 12 over, you do you. But that's unrelated to using the left lane.

by Useful_Second_7307 2 days ago

You pass and then 25 seconds later you need to pass again.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

No, active passing of traffic going under the speed limit at speed limit only.

by Prestigious_Bird_543 2 days ago

I agree assuming others are not doing 18 miles an hour over, in that case get over. I'm not sure where people are traveling that roads are not congested enough to leave an entire lane open but it's sure not like that around me. Every lane being used and it's still slow af.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Oh I misunderstood your opinion. No, get your ass over if others are going faster than 12 mph.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Left lane is for overtaking and nothing else

by Anonymous 2 days ago

It's not your job to teach other people how to drive. I'll say it louder for y'all in the back. #ITS NOT YOUR JOB TO TEACH OTHER PEOPLE HOW TO DRIVE# This is the most infuriating, self righteous, dangerous, behavior on the road. If someone comes behind you it's your obligation to let them pass on the left. It's not your obligation to teach them that going 12 over is somehow superior than going 15 over.

by Anonymous 2 days ago

Cars going 9mph over the speed limit are able to call in left most lane. Going 9 over is fast enough

by Eastern-Bank2701 2 days ago