Sapphyre wrote:
> Can I ask what the legal mileage allowed for exceeding the speed limit
> is (without the risk of a ticket)? In some places, it's okay to do 5
> over the limit, in others, it's 10. This is of course, on an Interstate
> or Major highway. I wouldn't expect much grace period within the city
> limits, or in residential/school zones.
>
> I'm not a speeder, but sometimes it's difficult to keep speed down on
> the flatter more boring roads. If I know I can go up to 10 over before
> ticket, I'd safely do 5 over the limit and keep the speedometer under
> that speed. I know on the Highway Traffic Act in many states (and
> Canada too), speeding a certain number of miles over a limit is not a
> traffic offence. But since I know it varies from place to place...
> perhaps someone can enlighten me?
>
If your speedometer is calibrated decently anytime that you are driving
over the posted limit you are at risk to get a ticket. Certainly most
cops don't bother with minor infractions of the law but you are at risk
from an occasional one.
There is normally no legal allowance.
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