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iii. repeatedly changing lanes in close proximity to other vehicles so as to advance through the ordinary flow of traffic while driving at a rate of speed that is a marked departure from the lawful rate of speed. O. Reg. 455/07, s. 2 (1).

I do agree that this should have some sort of punishment if you are the type that weaves through traffic, with no signals, squeezing into places your car barely/doesn't fit, and generally creating a hazard for people around you. However, if you're signally all your changes appropriately and leaving space around you, not making it so people are slamming on their brakes all over the place, you're not hurting anything IMO. Maybe I'm biased though because so many people clog up the highway going way slow and it drives me nuts when there's so little traffic I can just wiggle through and then be on my way at a decent speed once I'm through the crowd of morons.
 
I am the OP and this is my final post in this thread.

Thanks everyone for the expressed opinions. Sorry, if I stepped on some people's toes though. To the latter, I want you to know: I am a pretty normal and mature guy, 2 kids, good job, educated. I'm no stunter, and I am fully geared up no matter how short the ride. If I ever accidentally cut somebody off on the road, it is an accident and I always wave and I say "I'm sorry", which is exactly how I feel. I'm in no means out there to annoy you. That said, choosing to ride the bike on certain days, I like to take advantage of the small vehicle size. By no means I'm endangering anyone, and I'm sorry if I left you with that impression. It is simply not me and in my nature to act like those you like to call "squids".

Enjoy your ride, and ride safe everyone!
 
jolomatic said:
No, but it could be called 'racing'.
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note that it says:

iii. repeatedly changing lanes in close proximity to other vehicles so as to advance through the ordinary flow of traffic while driving at a rate of speed that is a marked departure from the lawful rate of speed. O. Reg. 455/07, s. 2 (1).

If traffic is moving at 60 kph and the limit is 100kph and he is going 80 kph then he really isn't travelling at a speed that is a "marked departure from the lawful rate of speed".

I know I'm splitting hairs and wouldn't be surprised if he got charged anyway, but the law doesn't really say he can't do that in the above situation. Note that under the act you get punished even if the charge doesn't stand up in court and you have no recourse anyway.

..Tom
 
V-Tom said:
If traffic is moving at 60 kph and the limit is 100kph and he is going 80 kph then he really isn't travelling at a speed that is a "marked departure from the lawful rate of speed".
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Not only are you splitting hairs, but you're missing some scraggly ones. Please note: 'the lawful rate of speed' does NOT always mean 'the posted speed limit on the road'. There are times when the lawful rate of speed is under the speed limit.
 
As for the fact that you had to have your front right side of your car redone, maybe next time you should just let that "somebody" merge into the lane instead of breaking the law by intentionally blocking them (as you've mentioned you usually like to do at the beginning of this thread).[/QUOTE]

lol
 
Corsara said:
I am the OP and this is my final post in this thread.

Thanks everyone for the expressed opinions. Sorry, if I stepped on some people's toes though. To the latter, I want you to know: I am a pretty normal and mature guy, 2 kids, good job, educated. I'm no stunter, and I am fully geared up no matter how short the ride. If I ever accidentally cut somebody off on the road, it is an accident and I always wave and I say "I'm sorry", which is exactly how I feel. I'm in no means out there to annoy you. That said, choosing to ride the bike on certain days, I like to take advantage of the small vehicle size. By no means I'm endangering anyone, and I'm sorry if I left you with that impression. It is simply not me and in my nature to act like those you like to call "squids".

Enjoy your ride, and ride safe everyone!
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well said. I am pretty much the same except for the apology and geared up part
 
06ravenS said:
As for the fact that you had to have your front right side of your car redone, maybe next time you should just let that "somebody" merge into the lane instead of breaking the law by intentionally blocking them (as you've mentioned you usually like to do at the beginning of this thread).
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lol[/QUOTE]

Umm, breaking the law? where? driving along and someone tries a pass on the right and sideswipes you, because they're in a big rush to save an extra 30 seconds.

There are people around who would need extensive rehab after that. I'm not one of those either.

If I want to save time, I use ways to save lots of time, and/or make my trip more relaxed and enjoyable. If you want to be miserable, and tense, trying to spot a move that can net you a 3 second gain, go for it.

Interesting that some of the people who think that this is the right way to go about things, are so young and purportedly innocent.
 
Corsara said:
Could you please explain?
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Easy. The acceleration/merging lane has one purpose; to allow legitimately merging vehicles the opportunity to safely join the rest of traffic. Vehicles entering the roadway from this lane have a reasonable expectation to not be impeded by other vehicles using the lane for passing or as a through lane. The same holds true for exit ramps. By using the lane in this manner you are posing a hazard to drivers legitimately using it for its intended purpose.

Corsara said:
Because, my experience today showed me how important it is for MY OWN SAFETY to keep a proper blocking position, and the only way to actually do that on the right side of the highway is to actually go into the furthest right lane, even if it is an acceleration lane.
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If this is what you believe, you need more training.
 
bombshelter13 said:
Not only are you splitting hairs, but you're missing some scraggly ones. Please note: 'the lawful rate of speed' does NOT always mean 'the posted speed limit on the road'. There are times when the lawful rate of speed is under the speed limit.
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I just took a look through the HTA to check on this.. can you please point me to the appropriate part that says this isn't the case? I only note the part about slowing down when approching stopped emergency vehicle.

..Tom
 
bombshelter13 said:
Just to be clear, these are merely social conventions, correct? I haven't seen anything in the HTA that gives particular lanes the described purposes.
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It's more than just social convention, when you see "slow traffic keep right" signs all over the place. You could be cited for obstructing the flow of traffic, for not adhering to this particular "convention."
 
With every thread started, and every post submitted you all turn into a bunch of bonafide paralegals citing HTA passages. I would be interested in recieving statistical information on how often people who cite HTA passages on here get laid.
 
V-Tom said:
note that it says:

iii. repeatedly changing lanes in close proximity to other vehicles so as to advance through the ordinary flow of traffic while driving at a rate of speed that is a marked departure from the lawful rate of speed. O. Reg. 455/07, s. 2 (1).

If traffic is moving at 60 kph and the limit is 100kph and he is going 80 kph then he really isn't travelling at a speed that is a "marked departure from the lawful rate of speed".

I know I'm splitting hairs and wouldn't be surprised if he got charged anyway, but the law doesn't really say he can't do that in the above situation. Note that under the act you get punished even if the charge doesn't stand up in court and you have no recourse anyway.

..Tom
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That whole section of the HTA, and attendant acts, is about splitting hairs. Actual speed is meaningless, for the purposes of this act:

(2) In this section,

"marked departure from the lawful rate of speed" means a rate of speed that may limit the ability of a driver of a motor vehicle to prudently adjust to changing circumstances on the highway. O. Reg. 455/07, s. 2 (2).
 
I don't beleive those holes you see in traffic are soley for your convenience. Some people try to move at a constant speed rather than jumping down the highway like a jack rabbit bumper to bumper. It's irritating having people cheat their way into your buffer zone and you've gotta know that its selfish. But I've been there sweating my bag off wishing I would have dressed lighter. In the end I think its more important to take your lumps and not give everyone a reason to hate motorcyclists.
 
Corsara said:
I am the OP and this is my final post in this thread.

Thanks everyone for the expressed opinions. Sorry, if I stepped on some people's toes though. To the latter, I want you to know: I am a pretty normal and mature guy, 2 kids, good job, educated. I'm no stunter, and I am fully geared up no matter how short the ride. If I ever accidentally cut somebody off on the road, it is an accident and I always wave and I say "I'm sorry", which is exactly how I feel. I'm in no means out there to annoy you. That said, choosing to ride the bike on certain days, I like to take advantage of the small vehicle size. By no means I'm endangering anyone, and I'm sorry if I left you with that impression. It is simply not me and in my nature to act like those you like to call "squids".

Enjoy your ride, and ride safe everyone!
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Dude don't stress. I don't know when everyone here became a saint all of a sudden. Every other thread is about someone wheeling down at Lakeshore and leslie at a meet, someone running from the cops, where the best lots are to do donuts in etc. In fact I'm sure everyone here doesn't even go one km over the speed limit ever. I'm really not quite sure why you got so much flack for something I consider negligible compared to half the crap I read about here and see on the roads. Just ride how you want to, but keep yourself safe and don't put anyone else in danger. And don't let anyone else tell you other wise.

See you on the road.
 
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Fastest way through traffic is to pick straight lines. Bike or cage.

Keep as much space in front of you as you can protect from other drivers who are trying to cut into it, then use it as a runway to accelerate into your next position. Take the space, own it, and cut off people who invade it, but without being drawn into a race. Making them pay attention to you benefits everyone. It is a distraction from their sleepy commutes. "A**hole" is just a word that losers use among each other for the people who beat them.
 
There is no fast way through traffic. If there was a trick to it, there would be no traffic. I personally don't care about people using the ramps to get ahead, if they think that extra 300ft is gonna get them to work significantly quicker, they're kidding themselves.

People who are self righteous and block people who use the whole on-ramp, that is provided for them to safely merge, piss me off. If everyone would just let them in, everyone would get where they're going quicker and with less stress.
 
GentlemanRacer said:
Fastest way through traffic is to pick straight lines. Bike or cage.

Keep as much space in front of you as you can protect from other drivers who are trying to cut into it, then use it as a runway to accelerate into your next position. Take the space, own it, and cut off people who invade it, but without being drawn into a race. Making them pay attention to you benefits everyone. It is a distraction from their sleepy commutes. "A**hole" is just a word that losers use among each other for the people who beat them.
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Best reply to this post by far!
 
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