BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BIMMERPOST Universal Forums General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos American Highways have become the Autobahn amid the COVID-19 Crisis

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      03-26-2020, 05:35 PM   #1
Franco3000
Private First Class
111
Rep
126
Posts

Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP MT
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: San Jose

iTrader: (0)

American Highways have become the Autobahn amid the COVID-19 Crisis

With the roads emptying, its a free for all out there. I have never seen so many people speeding. Not complaining. Stay safe.
Appreciate 0
      03-26-2020, 05:43 PM   #2
flybigjet
Remove Before Flight
flybigjet's Avatar
United_States
6619
Rep
1,598
Posts

Drives: M2C & Boeing's light twin
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Littleton (Denver), CO

iTrader: (1)

My wife just drove from Des Moines to Denver yesterday (coming back from her brother's funeral).

She said there were cops EVERYWHERE along the drive on the interstate.

Have fun, but be smart.

R.
Appreciate 0
      03-26-2020, 05:45 PM   #3
shockin330i
Brigadier General
shockin330i's Avatar
798
Rep
4,784
Posts

Drives: 2016 ZCP M3
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: f y'all, I'm from Texas (RGV)

iTrader: (1)

Loving it down here in Texas.
__________________
ERnie
2016 BSM/f80/ZCP
Appreciate 0
      03-26-2020, 05:46 PM   #4
Salty Dog
Captain
Salty Dog's Avatar
3573
Rep
885
Posts

Drives: Austin Mini,MBGLK, Porsche 993
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

Traffic is way down and speed is way up. York Regional Police have laid twice as many stunt racing tickets this March than March 2019. Stunt racing is defined as 30 MPH over the speed limit. Gets your car impounded for 7 days, 30 immediate licence suspension and fine up to $10K.
Appreciate 3
wdb4673.00
      03-26-2020, 05:55 PM   #5
VisualEcho
Banned
VisualEcho's Avatar
United_States
6626
Rep
4,145
Posts

Drives: '18 M2 6MT
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Missouri

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2018 BMW M2  [10.00]
If they have the right to give you a ticket for "too fast for conditions", and they do, they should give you a pass when conditions are obviously in favor of speeding, meaning they don't quite fit the criteria the speed limit was made for. I'm not talking about going 120, but 99 on an empty Interstate is nothing, especially given the cars we drive.
Appreciate 7
M5Rick58899.00
BayE301341.00
quick6750.50
BigHunk269.50
      03-26-2020, 07:06 PM   #6
NorthCountryGuy
The Quiet One
NorthCountryGuy's Avatar
1711
Rep
624
Posts

Drives: M6, E70, E71
Join Date: May 2019
Location: I’m right here...

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 X6 M  [0.00]
2013 M6  [0.00]
2013 X5 LCI 35i Spo ...  [0.00]
2013 X5 LCI 35i  [0.00]
In my neck of the woods I’ve noted State in there usual spots but without their radar on. I’ve been going for lots of drives lately, and have never seen such a lack of radar screening going on. Only thing I can think of is that they don’t want to have people speaking/vaporizing on them.
I would avoid that too, especially if they’re not supplied with even simple masks. When I’m on and they come in my ED with various stellar citizens, I always give them a mask on their way out.
__________________
2013 M6 Coupe Sakhir Orange Metallic / Sakhir Orange \ Black Merino - The Prince
2013 X5 LCI 35i Jet Black / Black SensaTec - The Horse
2013 X5 LCI 35i Space Grey Metallic / Black Nevada // Sport Pkg - Daughter’s
2013 X6 M Sapphire Black Metallic / Black Merino \ Carbon Fiber - Son’s
Appreciate 0
      03-26-2020, 07:51 PM   #7
BMWILUVU
Lieutenant Colonel
809
Rep
1,597
Posts

Drives: 340ix
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: The Boibs

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by NorthCountryGuy View Post
In my neck of the woods I’ve noted State in there usual spots but without their radar on. I’ve been going for lots of drives lately, and have never seen such a lack of radar screening going on. Only thing I can think of is that they don’t want to have people speaking/vaporizing on them.
I would avoid that too, especially if they’re not supplied with even simple masks. When I’m on and they come in my ED with various stellar citizens, I always give them a mask on their way out.
I noticed less speed-traps setup but there aren't as many drivers to trap now. Half of those I see have the radar off and so they so appear less confrontational.
Appreciate 0
      03-26-2020, 08:09 PM   #8
NorthCountryGuy
The Quiet One
NorthCountryGuy's Avatar
1711
Rep
624
Posts

Drives: M6, E70, E71
Join Date: May 2019
Location: I’m right here...

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 X6 M  [0.00]
2013 M6  [0.00]
2013 X5 LCI 35i Spo ...  [0.00]
2013 X5 LCI 35i  [0.00]
I’m north of Syracuse and have to say the 81 has not slacked off with its volume. Commercial truck traffic is as expected and unchanged. I am surprised at the amount of Canadian license plates on the 81 even though there are numerous public service illuminated signs messaging ‘Essential Border Crossings Only’.
__________________
2013 M6 Coupe Sakhir Orange Metallic / Sakhir Orange \ Black Merino - The Prince
2013 X5 LCI 35i Jet Black / Black SensaTec - The Horse
2013 X5 LCI 35i Space Grey Metallic / Black Nevada // Sport Pkg - Daughter’s
2013 X6 M Sapphire Black Metallic / Black Merino \ Carbon Fiber - Son’s
Appreciate 0
      03-26-2020, 08:11 PM   #9
jimbobiggens
Lieutenant
jimbobiggens's Avatar
United_States
839
Rep
440
Posts

Drives: 2013 335i xDrive
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: jackson tn

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
I had a Tennessee State Trooper tell me they won't write speeding tickets unless it's a crazy speed. They are not advertising it, of course, but the powers that be deemed the health of the officers to be more important than a few dollars in the coffers.
__________________
I'm not completely useless, I can be used as a bad example.
Appreciate 0
      03-26-2020, 09:10 PM   #10
MassNerd
Second Lieutenant
MassNerd's Avatar
United_States
171
Rep
294
Posts

Drives: 2019 M240i Coupe RWD
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: New England

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by jimbobiggens View Post
I had a Tennessee State Trooper tell me they won't write speeding tickets unless it's a crazy speed. They are not advertising it, of course, but the powers that be deemed the health of the officers to be more important than a few dollars in the coffers.
Same thing with some of the town police around me (I've heard through my connection)
Appreciate 0
      03-26-2020, 09:27 PM   #11
racerbruce
Brigadier General
racerbruce's Avatar
3849
Rep
3,004
Posts

Drives: 21 X3 & 13 335is E93
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Seattle

iTrader: (1)

Wowie!

Quote:
Originally Posted by MassNerd View Post
Same thing with some of the town police around me (I've heard through my connection)
Went to Costco this morning and the lack of traffic looks like 5 am on a Sunday morning.
__________________
Racerbruce
Appreciate 1
      03-26-2020, 09:52 PM   #12
cooolone2
Captain
cooolone2's Avatar
611
Rep
699
Posts

Drives: 20' M240iX B58, 01' 330XI E46
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: NY, USA

iTrader: (0)

I don't know about any Autobahn... Troopers were out in force today. Went for a short drive, just cause... And seen about 5 with 3 having stopped vehicles on the side. My Uniden was going bezerk!

A very high Semi to car ratio... Probably TP deliveries
Appreciate 1
Salty Dog3572.50
      03-26-2020, 10:53 PM   #13
NickyC
Lieutenant General
NickyC's Avatar
17351
Rep
10,597
Posts

Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Jacked out of my mind

iTrader: (23)

I drove 19 hours straight last Thursday from Miami back to my home in St. Louis. My office in Miami shut down and we all went remote, so I'd rather be back out in the burbs of St. Louis where I think it's much safer than Miami.

I left at 3:45PM Eastern, and rolled into my garage in STL at around 10:45AM Eastern time. Basically 19 hours on the dot.

Was an easy drive in the M4, but as others have said, almost zero traffic. Of course, I went through all the major cities at night (Atlanta/Chattanooga/Nashville) and just happened to pass downtown St. Louis right after morning rush hour. It was an absolute breeze, only times I needed to hit the brakes were for gas and restroom breaks. Much of that journey forces trucks to stay out of the left lane, which is a massive help.

When/if I go back to Miami, I'll do it in two days most likely.
Appreciate 0
      03-26-2020, 11:00 PM   #14
HXS
Licensed Drug Dealer
HXS's Avatar
United_States
741
Rep
2,269
Posts

Drives: F10 M5
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (7)

For sure I see way more highway patrol... they're not stupid. They know we will be speeding!
Appreciate 0
      03-27-2020, 01:44 AM   #15
fastboatster
Captain
373
Rep
873
Posts

Drives: 2009 bmw 328i
Join Date: May 2019
Location: CA

iTrader: (0)

I'm actually driving slower than usual, figured since most of the highways are empty, it's not hard for them to get a radar/lidar reading on some speeding German sedan. The state is running hotter than usual so to speak and probably could use some extra dinero for the relief efforts. So why wouldn't some stuck up in a BMW pay his fair share and contribute, lol?
That said, seems like everybody is either driving slowly like myself or flying at 90+. I did see a few police cars today, though, doesnt look like they all went into hiding. I also saw more car crash debris on the roads than usual, so maybe people are speeding and crashing
Appreciate 0
      03-27-2020, 08:36 AM   #16
FuriouslyFast
Banned
United_States
857
Rep
407
Posts

Drives: Miss Daisy
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: PA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Cops are still out there, but not pulling people over for basic shit. You gotta do something really bad. I've been having a blast. I was at a light next to a cop yesterday & got a little wheel in the HC (Not on purpose) & thought for sure I will now be pulled over. Nope, he went on his way.

Also, still way too much traffic where I am & I keep getting behind the moron slow drivers.
Appreciate 0
      03-27-2020, 08:40 AM   #17
billnchristy
Major
1579
Rep
1,479
Posts

Drives: 2022 M440xi GC
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Atlanta

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
I was doing 90 the other day and got passed by a g35 doing at least 120.
Appreciate 0
      03-27-2020, 08:55 AM   #18
c1pher
Primo Generalissimo
c1pher's Avatar
United_States
4546
Rep
3,995
Posts

Drives: All of them
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: DC area

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Don’t forget revenue is drying up in this situation. With fewer drivers you are easy to pick out and help line locality or state government pockets.
Appreciate 0
      03-27-2020, 08:55 AM   #19
No Boost
enthusiasm > practicality
No Boost's Avatar
United_States
4019
Rep
2,247
Posts

Drives: 987 CS | G35x
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Chester County, PA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
My fellow Wazers have diminished, not giving adequate heads up for 5-0. Not to worry. If I'm pulled over, hacking up a lung out the window could prove to be an effective deterrent.
__________________
FSI 3.8L Stg II|6MT|SOUL|IPD+GT3 TB|Numeric Racing|KW|Tarett|Rennline|Raceseng|APEX|Recaro|7.3 lb/hp
VQ35HR|5AT|Stillen|FI|UpRev tune 8k rpm|TransGo|Hotchkis|Whiteline|H&R|Z1|Corbeau|R1 Concepts|10 lb/hp
Left lane campers, GTFO!
Appreciate 0
      03-27-2020, 10:17 AM   #20
cmyx6go
Colonel
cmyx6go's Avatar
15580
Rep
2,037
Posts

Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: NYC

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2019 X6 ///M  [10.00]
I'll take the speeders over the absolute stupidity. It blows my mind the number of times this week I have seen people blowing dead red lights. It has been several per day, every day. Anything from someone being in the left turn only lane and going straight through a dead red to someone on a one lane each way road being the 5th car in line for a light, passing into oncoming traffic lane to make a right around all the cars waiting for said light. WTF?

And social distancing doesn't seem to apply to cars. Please explain why if there is no one on the road, two cars are neck and neck doing 30 mph in a 50mph holding up the entire flow.

Breathe.. Rant over.
__________________
I thought I was a good person but the way I react when people drive slowly in the left lane would suggest otherwise
Appreciate 3
      03-27-2020, 11:19 AM   #21
Mason Hatcher
Captain
United_States
1033
Rep
651
Posts

Drives: BMW 230i
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: FW-TX

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by fastboatster View Post
I'm actually driving slower than usual, figured since most of the highways are empty, it's not hard for them to get a radar/lidar reading on some speeding German sedan. The state is running hotter than usual so to speak and probably could use some extra dinero for the relief efforts. So why wouldn't some stuck up in a BMW pay his fair share and contribute, lol?
That said, seems like everybody is either driving slowly like myself or flying at 90+. I did see a few police cars today, though, doesnt look like they all went into hiding. I also saw more car crash debris on the roads than usual, so maybe people are speeding and crashing
You know that for the overwhelming majority of jurisdictions, it costs more to enforce traffic than they can collect in fines, right?

I have conducted the research.
Appreciate 0
      03-27-2020, 11:20 AM   #22
Mason Hatcher
Captain
United_States
1033
Rep
651
Posts

Drives: BMW 230i
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: FW-TX

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by c1pher View Post
Don’t forget revenue is drying up in this situation. With fewer drivers you are easy to pick out and help line locality or state government pockets.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:56 PM.




bmw
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST