NationStates Jolt Archive

The Aussies are calling it like it is, speeders:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,286593,00.html

I've been saying something like that for years. Whenever some idiot guy in a ridiculously over-sized SUV or monster truck or whatever races past me at 15 mph above the speed limit, zigging in and out of traffic, I think, "Too bad about your d***, pal."

Wonder if this campaign will have any impact?

I average about 10mph over the limit on anything over 40, but I'm not someone to weeve in and out of traffic. Also I in live New Jersey, so doing 80 in a 65 is slow as hell.

what does this mean for slow drivers? :eek: old man junk must be huge!

now if only they'd do the same for people just having oversized cars... but then everyone knows that one anyway

i tend (try) only to speed when i'm in a shitty mood or pissed off. but i speed safely (ie. not all swerving and weaving in/out of traffic)

Hey, I speed from time to time. Between 5 and 10 over, mostly where speed limits are too damned low to represent what's actually realistic and safe on the road.

It's not normally speeders, but people in ridiculously sized vehicles that are... compensating.

what does this mean for slow drivers? :eek: old man junk must be huge!
Like a freaking whale.

I don't see how this will change anything though. "Oh, that girl on the billboard was photographed making a gesture that means small penis. After that, someone decided to add a caption. I better not speed, or else I have a small penis!"

What's new about the 'fast car/small penis' thing? Thats been around forever. You know what? People with fast cars don't care. Whatever, if you think that's what fast cars are about then don't get one. I would say your penis obsession is an issue, but thats a personal problem that has nothing to do with me.

Frankly I don't care what size you think my penis is. It's not like you were going to fuck me if I was going the speed limit.

As always (I've said this before)-
And if speed and power are inversly proportionate to penis size, consider that I drive a 48 hp VW Bus...hello, ladies...

Well, I suppose ketchup baby didn't work. ;)

I've been saying something like that for years. Whenever some idiot guy in a ridiculously over-sized SUV or monster truck or whatever races past me at 15 mph above the speed limit, zigging in and out of traffic, I think, "Too bad about your d***, pal."

What about an idiot guy driving a VW Polo at 15mph above the limit?

I just think its damn funny! Good idea!

I just think its damn funny! Good idea!

Meh. It won't stop me speeding if I feel it is safe to do so.

What about an idiot guy driving a VW Polo at 15mph above the limit?

Haven't seen many of them.

Haven't seen many of them.

If you're in SoCal you haven't seen any, the Polo isn't sold in the US. The smallest VW is the Rabbit (Golf). But in SoCal you've no doubt seen any number of 'ricers' or hot rodded Japanese econoboxes zipping through traffic.

Ouch - I guess people must think that I'm insecure or "compensating" by driving an '87 Cadillac, eh? :p And all this time, I thought the dirty looks were just jealousy over how nice and comfortable the leather seats were. ;)

Ouch - I guess people must think that I'm insecure or "compensating" by driving an '87 Cadillac, eh? :p And all this time, I thought the dirty looks were just jealousy over how nice and comfortable the leather seats were. ;)

No, they think you're on your way to Bingo to pick up blue haired chicks...

i went up to 110mph (on a safe stretch of road with no traffic on it) tonight to see what my new car's like (it hardly broke a sweat, hehe)

must mean i'm tiny :p

No, they think you're on your way to Bingo to pick up blue haired chicks...

Heh. Probably what the oldtimer I bought it from used it for. :p Oddly enough, I've been waved at by a few other owners of the same model while passing them in town - mostly young and a few even quite attractive. :p

i went up to 110mph (on a safe stretch of road with no traffic on it) tonight to see what my new car's like (it hardly broke a sweat, hehe)

must mean i'm tiny :p

Aha!

*Points and laughs* :p

Aha!

*Points and laughs* :p

*breaks down and cries* :P

though i think my girlfriend would be the definitive authority in this matter ;)

I highly doubt this campain will work

If you're in SoCal you haven't seen any, the Polo isn't sold in the US. The smallest VW is the Rabbit (Golf). But in SoCal you've no doubt seen any number of 'ricers' or hot rodded Japanese econoboxes zipping through traffic.

Yes, I"ve seen quite a few of them. I'd still say I see more big-box roadhogs and zig-zaggers.

*breaks down and cries* :P

though i think my girlfriend would be the definitive authority in this matter ;)

Yeah, the opinion of the random motorist isn't exactly a big concern to me, either. I just love being needlessly paranoid about others judging me. :p

The Aussies are calling it like it is, speeders:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,286593,00.html

I've been saying something like that for years. Whenever some idiot guy in a ridiculously over-sized SUV or monster truck or whatever races past me at 15 mph above the speed limit, zigging in and out of traffic, I think, "Too bad about your d***, pal."

Wonder if this campaign will have any impact?

I think it will, though I haven't seen the ads and don't really want to.

But I'll take the little hand gesture (little finger extended) onboard. I didn't know that one and I think it could be useful in a lot of situations. Like every time I see an SUV in the city :p

I ride a bicycle, and as far as I'm concerned all cars are speeding! Even 30 km/h isn't safe, as you are keenly aware when there isn't a metal shell around you.

I ride a bicycle, and as far as I'm concerned all cars are speeding! Even 30 km/h isn't safe, as you are keenly aware when there isn't a metal shell around you.

I set off a 30mph limit speed-camera on my bike, but I never managed to set off the 40mph limit camera... Damn cars kept getting in the way. It made me sad, that would've been something to be proud of.

Probably couldn't even keep up with the traffic any more. Glory days, eh? *Sigh*

I don't think the ad said anything about large cars/SUVs speeding. I drive a smallish VW (R-32) and usually drive about 90-100mph and I tend to weave in and out of traffic. Why? because I live in NY with a ton of idiots going nowhere in the left lane right next to someone in the middle lane. And guess what? The right lane is almost always bereft of vehicles! Maybe they think they are in Australia or something. lol

These are the same people who won't get out of the left lane if you get behind them an flash them, but will definitely speed up to try and keep you from getting in front of them. Who is compensating there? ;)

My car can handle that speed easily and I have a pet peeve about speed limits. They are there not for safety but to make money for the state. If the government was really so concerned about safety they wouldn't allow vehicles to be produced that can go 90 mph, much less 130+. Most vehicles in production these days can go at least 120 mph. Why? Where is it legal to go that fast in the US? I can't think of anyplace off the top of my head.

As for what people are thinking or saying as I pass them, I really don't care nor can get a clear picture of their thoughts or actions at that speed. I care about what their vehicle is/or is about to do, not what they are doing. Plus 80% of the time they are on the cell phone and have no clue I am around until I am passed them.

I don't think the ad said anything about large cars/SUVs speeding. I drive a smallish VW (R-32)

I stopped reading here because all I could see was the green of my envy.

In BC, I'd do 90 km/h in 60 zones, and 110 in 80s. The Trans Canada seemed to generally be treated like the Autobahn. For my commute, this was keeping up with traffic.

Alberta is pretty overzealous about catching speeders and I rarely do more than 5 over the limit.

I set off a 30mph limit speed-camera on my bike, but I never managed to set off the 40mph limit camera... Damn cars kept getting in the way. It made me sad, that would've been something to be proud of.

Probably couldn't even keep up with the traffic any more. Glory days, eh? *Sigh*

Heh, you could probably still out-drag a muscle-car over a two-lane intersection. Bicycle has fantastic acceleration up to about 15 km/h.

Strength-to-weight ratio. I pwn a Porsche!

http://www.foxnews.com/images/297184/3_21_062507_speedcampaign2.jpg
Wow, she's cute for an emasculating bitch. :D

That being said, I've never actually driven a car. Well, not legally. During the day. In populated areas.

But get me on a desert road, and prepare to feel the need! :p

*image*
Wow, she's cute for an emasculating bitch. :D

It looks like a finger to me, not a knife?

She is cute because she has an expression on her face. Forget the rocket science, this is something we will never understand! ;)

That being said, I've never actually driven a car. Well, not legally. During the day. In populated areas.

But get me on a desert road, and prepare to feel the need! :p

Kid, I like you well enough. Don't risk your life too bad.

There was already a thread on this. It was stupid the last time.

Way to stereotype 50% of the world population.

Yeah, the opinion of the random motorist isn't exactly a big concern to me, either. I just love being needlessly paranoid about others judging me. :p

hahahaha "big concern" hahaha :p :D

*sighs* :P

Why am I always the last to hear about stuff happening in my own country? *curses ineffective local media*

As i said in the last thread: You lot in America (US and Canada) seem to have it too easy...
Tolerance here is 3km (2mph?) over the posted limit or a fine of $125 and 3 demerit points, 10km (6mph) is $220 and 6 points (out of 13) and more than 25kph (15mph) over is instant loss of license and i think around $500 in fines.
We have mobile traffic cameras (unmarked), fixed cameras on freeways on most overpasses and helicopter units that can scan 5km sections of freeway. All cameras are instant speed and point to point (trip average speed) cameras. Furthermore most major intersections are getting redlight/speed cameras installed that ping you on speed or jumping the lights (v. good imo), if doing both get two tickets.

Finally we have new antihoon laws that state anyone driving in an extremely dangerous manner (too fast, out of control, dragging etc (cop discretion i think, not sure)) gets the vehicle (even if they are not the owner) impounded for 2 days (first offense), a week (second offense) or permenantly confiscated and sold/crushed depending on the road legal status of it.

Why am I always the last to hear about stuff happening in my own country? *curses ineffective local media*

It was an ad placed in NSW media by the NSW government. It isn't in the interest of any South Australian to let you know what a 24/7 party we have up here, or you'd all come on over! Land values would plummet and there'd be no-one to pay the taxes.

Still, you're better off than Tasmanians. They still haven't heard about the gold-rush. :p

Wait...

What does this mean about WOMEN that drive safely?? :confused:

Does it mean they have big... male organs?

On that note, do men that go beyond a given speed change into women?

Attention, pre-ops, easier way to reach your goals, go to Australia, rent a car with turbo and you'll end up looking like Paris Hilton! :D

(Sometimes, the best logic is cartoon logic.)

Wait...

What does this mean about WOMEN that drive safely?? :confused:

Does it mean they have big... male organs?

On that note, do men that go beyond a given change into women?

Attention, pre-ops, easier way to reach your goals, go to Australia, rent a car with turbo and you'll end up looking like Paris Hilton! :D

(Sometimes, the best logic is cartoon logic.)

I was thinking this earlier and never got around to posting it. This does nothing at all to deter, say, Nadkor from hauling monkey, unless it carries the implication that she has penis envy.

I was thinking this earlier and never got around to posting it.

Your life must be more interesting than mine. :p

It was an ad placed in NSW media by the NSW government. It isn't in the interest of any South Australian to let you know what a 24/7 party we have up here, or you'd all come on over! Land values would plummet and there'd be no-one to pay the taxes.

I don't want to live in NSW... but if I ever want to see America on a budget I plan on visiting Sydney :P

Your life must be more interesting than mine. :p

No, I smoke pot and so don't have a good short term memory ;p