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mdxtasy

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« on: October 01, 2007, 02:07:05 pm »
http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/262112

Anybody notice a difference in their commute?  Everybody slowing down?
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2007, 02:10:42 pm »
Heard it on the radio this morning.

Not really, there isn't much space to speed like that, this happens as soon as people get out of town or find open stretches of road to release stress, may be.

50+ over the limit is a good benchmark IMO. Seems unnecessary.

The best story was about the youngster started crying when his mom's car got impounded, him being caught doing 174km/h.
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2007, 02:17:24 pm »
By the way, there's more places in Ontario than just Taraanna. ;)

Still, LMAO @ the kid crying over losing his moms' car.
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2007, 02:19:27 pm »
I heard 41 people charged on the news this morning.

I was on the 400 northbound on Saturday....running @ 140kph w/traffic and 160-170kph passing traffic.  Guess its time to cut it off at 149kph  ;)
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2007, 02:26:07 pm »
Quote from: curls on October 01, 2007, 02:17:24 pm
By the way, there's more places in Ontario than just Taraanna. ;)

Still, LMAO @ the kid crying over losing his moms' car.

Really?  People in TO tell me there's just Toronto, Ontario....and then Sh*thole, Ontario....;) :)
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2007, 02:27:09 pm »
Quote from: curls on October 01, 2007, 02:17:24 pm
By the way, there's more places in Ontario than just Taraanna. ;)

Still, LMAO @ the kid crying over losing his moms' car.

I thought Taraanna was in the States?  ;D
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2007, 02:28:31 pm »
Quote from: MD on October 01, 2007, 02:26:07 pm
Quote from: curls on October 01, 2007, 02:17:24 pm
By the way, there's more places in Ontario than just Taraanna. ;)

Still, LMAO @ the kid crying over losing his moms' car.

Really?  People in TO tell me there's just Toronto, Ontario....and then Sh*thole, Ontario....;) :)
Are you implying that Toronto is NOT a sh$^hole?
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2007, 02:30:18 pm »
Quote from: jcon on October 01, 2007, 02:28:31 pm
Are you implying that Toronto is NOT a sh$^hole?


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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2007, 03:06:01 pm »
..T.O LAW & DISORDER ...can i be that arsehole gruff guy who gets in everyones FACE..or the CUTE BLONDE.... :rofl2:...
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2007, 03:24:33 pm »
If someone can get their car up to 50km/h over in Toronto they should be rewarded, not penalized.  Hell, if you can get the car up to 50km/h period, you should get a reward.
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2007, 03:26:20 pm »
..cay enne we help U sir...... :bang: :stick: >:D
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2007, 04:15:12 pm »
Sudbury is not Toronto but I did not have my usual daily 240 kph run on the way to work. This sucks!  :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2007, 04:17:21 pm »
Quote from: Ty Webb on October 01, 2007, 04:15:12 pm
Sudbury is not Toronto but I did not have my usual daily 240 kph run on the way to work. This sucks!  :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

You have the runs on your way to work? You should see a doctor about that! ;D
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2007, 04:22:19 pm »
I think that they will catch more people doing 130 in an 80  than 150 in 100. I find those flat 2 laners  with real corners make my right foot itch  far more than when mixing it up with the 18 wheelers on the 401.

And of course they can have real fun with the sudden drops to 60 and 50 near the small towns... 110 in an 80 is a normal safe speed and suddenly you are doing 110 in a 60 and out pops the policeman.


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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2007, 04:31:28 pm »
Quote from: tpl on October 01, 2007, 04:22:19 pm
I think that they will catch more people doing 130 in an 80  than 150 in 100. I find those flat 2 laners  with real corners make my right foot itch  far more than when mixing it up with the 18 wheelers on the 401.

And of course they can have real fun with the sudden drops to 60 and 50 near the small towns... 110 in an 80 is a normal safe speed and suddenly you are doing 110 in a 60 and out pops the policeman.


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 :iagree: witnessed and been through the situation. Got to move with the flow.

Driving on Hwy 10 between Orangeville and Brampton is 110 (slow at times) on a 80km road.
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2007, 04:56:59 pm »
The left two most lanes of my inbound flight to work on the 407 were noticably slower (<140kph).  I'll see how it is on the drive home when typically the left two most lanes are 150kph+. 

I don't like the black and white nature of this new highway offensive.  Having said that, I will likely self impose a personal limit of 149kph :(
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2007, 05:29:46 pm »
Didn't notice any difference in my drive today.   It was slow as usual. 
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2007, 05:44:50 pm »
It's not just 50 over. If they think you are driving dangerously they can charge you as well. So weaving in and out of traffic things like that.

As much as I hate people who weave in and out of traffic I do think this law leaves a bit too much freedom to the cops.
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2007, 06:38:42 pm »
Quote from: jcon on October 01, 2007, 04:17:21 pm
Quote from: Ty Webb on October 01, 2007, 04:15:12 pm
Sudbury is not Toronto but I did not have my usual daily 240 kph run on the way to work. This sucks!  :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

You have the runs on your way to work? You should see a doctor about that! ;D

With two empty lanes on a four lane highway in front of me makes for a great commute in one area.
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Re: New Law in TO
« Reply #19 on: October 01, 2007, 07:05:44 pm »
Quote from: Loudpedal on October 01, 2007, 04:56:59 pm
The left two most lanes of my inbound flight to work on the 407 were noticably slower (<140kph).  I'll see how it is on the drive home when typically the left two most lanes are 150kph+. 

I don't like the black and white nature of this new highway offensive.  Having said that, I will likely self impose a personal limit of 149kph :(

I noticed it too (eastbound 407 Applby to 403). Why would someone passing a 145kph traffic at 150kph be a streetracer (or whatever label they use to define 50kph over speed limit)? I would limit the scope of the offence to two conditions: "50kph over traffic flow" and "in busy traffic". I understand it will not be as clear-cut as "50 over limit", but at least it will be fair... Maybe, cops should be allowed to present video footage as a proof?
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