Tuesday, February 01, 2005
I can't drive 55
Interstate 285 in Atlanta.
First of all, that's a misnomer. An Interstate is a paved highway that traverses more than one state. I-285 is only a loop that circles the metropolitan area of Atlanta.
The posted speed limit around this loop is 55 MPH.
But don't let that fool you. If you are actually driving 55, little old ladies in big cars will pass you, giving you the finger as they do.
As I was driving home tonight on I-285, I was traveling at approximately 67 MPH. 12 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. And passing no one. So to make up for it, I adjusted my speed upwards. Now traveling at approximately 71 miles an hour, I was still passing no one.
Welcome to Atlanta, where the spee limit is ignored. If you're not doing upwards of 90, be prepared to be passed as if you were standing still. ¶ 12:00 AM
First of all, that's a misnomer. An Interstate is a paved highway that traverses more than one state. I-285 is only a loop that circles the metropolitan area of Atlanta.
The posted speed limit around this loop is 55 MPH.
But don't let that fool you. If you are actually driving 55, little old ladies in big cars will pass you, giving you the finger as they do.
As I was driving home tonight on I-285, I was traveling at approximately 67 MPH. 12 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. And passing no one. So to make up for it, I adjusted my speed upwards. Now traveling at approximately 71 miles an hour, I was still passing no one.
Welcome to Atlanta, where the spee limit is ignored. If you're not doing upwards of 90, be prepared to be passed as if you were standing still. ¶ 12:00 AM
