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Bernardo de La Paz

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21. If traffic at times flows over the speed limit, then don't get in its way, the law says.

Fri Sep 26, 2025, 06:36 PM

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If it is flowing over the limit, as does happen sometimes in some places, it is not for the motorist to decide if it "reasonable". If it is flowing then it is in some ways reasonable (not immediately or commonly injurious) because it is flowing. It is the motorists responsibility to not impede.

You are not free to impede. If you don't want to drive with the flow above the speed limit in the left lane, drive in the right lane where you will be protected by the law if you drive at only the speed limit in the right lane (subject to weather, etc.)

I don't see any specific prohibition on speeding while passing on a two-lane, or other, road anywhere in the law. What subsection you see that in?

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As I understand it, you have to yield the left lane unless you yourself are passing. Bernardo de La Paz Friday #10

Trouble is though, Disaffected Friday #15

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Thanks for providing that info but, Disaffected Friday #20

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