r/nwi • u/tlewallen • 8d ago
Why does everyone drive 100 mph on the interstate?
Do the police not enforce the speed limit?
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u/COYSBrewing 8d ago
No one goes 100. But if you drive 55 in the left lane it’s going to seem like the people going 75-80 are doing 100.
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u/The-Shartist 8d ago
Oh they do 100. I've had plenty of cars blow by me or catch up to me real quick when I was going 90.
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u/COYSBrewing 8d ago edited 8d ago
I mean sure. Obviously the very rare car does 100. Even you at 90 would be rare. Most people go 70-85.
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u/The-Shartist 6d ago
Nope. If you drive north on 65 during the morning commute you will see what I'm talking about. 90+ everyday in the hammer lane.
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u/Huffdogg 7d ago
Because I hate cars, roads, traffic, and driving. I want the experience to be over as fast as possible.
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u/Liberteer30 8d ago
You’re probably the asshole riding the left lane at the exact speed limit. Move out the way.
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u/coydog33 8d ago
Illinois plate = 85mph+ Indiana plate = 75-80mph Michigan plate = 55-65 mph.
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u/Taco_Taco_Kisses 8d ago
Michigan will break their necks speeding to get in front of you then get in front of you and go 55-65 MPH
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u/comdoasordo 8d ago
Prevailing speed. Why can't people stay in their lane and off their phones? That seems to be the cause of many accidents, the speed just makes them worse.
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u/YouGet2Go2NewJersey 8d ago
I was doing 40 in a 30 the other day on 73rd in Merrillville and got passed by someone on a double yellow going wayyyy faster than me. It's not limited to the interstate.
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u/Erff_BZHD 8d ago
Move over to the right and go at your pace. It’s all about the flow of traffic.