Originally Posted By tmg513
Originally Posted By Neilda
Originally Posted By Rob Thornton
so according to these posts one should just pull over and let them overtake at way above the designated speed limit?


No, some are simply saying that if a driver is so slow that he/she is causing a massive queue of traffic by pottering along for miles at 30mph in a 60mph zone, that he should consider pulling over. Nothing about going 'way above' the speed limit.

It is just possible that the slow driver is being inconsiderate or, worse still, has absolutely no idea of the dozens of frustrated drivers behind him.

Unfortunately we do live in a world where "if it's OK for me - then it's OK for everyone else".

Exactly. The Highway Code asks slow moving vehicles to pull in when safe to allow traffic to pass.

Rule 169:“Do not hold up a long queue of traffic, especially if you are driving a large or slow-moving vehicle.“Check your mirrors frequently, and if necessary, pull in where it is safe and let traffic pass.”

Failure to pull over when there is a long queue of traffic behind can constitute an offence of inconsiderate driving, which can be punished with three to nine points on a driver’s licence and a fine of up to £5,000.


I guess that there is always a danger when quoting parts of a post! My original point was about the predicament that one finds oneself in when already travelling at the designated speed limit and a frustrated queue forms behind. This seems to be a regular occurrence on roads that were once national speed limit and are now peppered with 50mph limits.

Rob T
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