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05-04-2019, 08:40 AM | #61 |
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Re: Keeping Tailgaters Off Your Back
This thread got me to write to the Missouri Highway patrol. I live in an area where there are a lot of horse and buggy users, and a lot have a battery hook up with flashing tail lights and/or the agricultural triangle for slow moving equipment. Anyway, I wrote to the Missouri Highway patrol and questioned the use on my vintage Model A Ford! Got just about an instant response that felt it might help other drivers. The Lieutenant who contacted me also said there was nothing that specifically addressed using the triangle on a vintage vehicle "OR PREVENTED ITS USE" and that it might help others and me. Just FYI from Missouri
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05-04-2019, 09:24 AM | #62 |
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No restorable Model A's were harmed in the building of this truck!
I like your humour Denis.
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05-04-2019, 09:30 AM | #63 | |
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05-04-2019, 09:44 AM | #64 |
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IIRC, the speed on slow moving vehicles cannot exceed 25mph (40kph), and they cannot be on the road at night. This probably varies in different jurisdictions.
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05-05-2019, 07:01 PM | #65 | |
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As much as I don't like the setup, our road toll has been declining for the past 20 or 30 years.
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05-11-2019, 08:13 AM | #66 |
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05-11-2019, 09:09 AM | #67 | |
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Here's what I mean by using us as a cash cow. In new Jersey, if you get a ticket for up to 15 mph over It's three points, Above 15 and it's 5 points. So the love to write 42 in a 25 mph zone. Now there is case law stating that no speed detection device is consistantly accurate to more than three mph. This is known as the D'Antonio decision , and everyone must be given the benefit of D'Antonio. OK but D'Antonio is not widely known! So the poor sap who goes to court by himself gets clobbered with the fine plus 5 points. The poor sap who goes to court and paying $500 for his lawyer's court appearance get to save 2 points simply by his lawyer mentioning" What about D"Antonio?" and mr Poor Sap suddenly gets his speed cut to 39 mph and he doesn't know why and doesn't care. His Lawyer is a great guy! $500 ? Cheap! His Mr Lawyerman was a good, no Great investment! The Law Enforcement Industry just claimed another victim! Terry |
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05-12-2019, 07:11 AM | #68 |
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I agree the tailgater will not make you go faster, love the sign. Another thing to consider is lighting up the rear end of your car to make it more visible. I use LED tail lights, an LED "strip" across the back window plus two good bright red clearance lights like they used to have on trucks. I have had many compliment me on how visible my car is from the rear. We can never be too safe!
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05-14-2019, 11:06 AM | #69 |
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I recently started using this light (Amazon) stuck by my rear window. It almost doubles the distance following vehicles back off. Because it's relatively cheap, I gave it a try. I was amazed. Combined with an LED 3rd brake light, I have a new sense of safety. Roadside Flashing Flares Safety Warning Light Emergency LED Strobe Light with Magnetic Base Vehicle and Marine (Amber) Sold by: MIUHIU |
05-26-2019, 02:03 PM | #70 |
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Works great, the only hand gestures it draws are waves... plus some smiles and laughs. Easy to make, 1" and 2" rub on letters from Michaels (or similar) and a blank license plate.
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05-27-2019, 08:06 PM | #71 |
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Re: Keeping Tailgaters Off Your Back
1. Slow down to leave a safe interval BEHIND you to match the speed the tailgater is driving. Pull over to let them pass, when you reach a safe area.
2. Install a windshield washer system on the rear of your vehicle. Aim it rearward. Fill the reservoir with anti-freeze. When they turn on their wiper to clear their windshield, the anti-freeze will just smear! Hopefully they will pull over, and you will be long gone. |
05-27-2019, 08:40 PM | #72 |
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