A reference from Ben-Hur (1959), as the galley captain urged the slaves to row their fastest. When he did, the galley drummer increased tempo, and the soundtrack intensified.
by mjconver January 21, 2010
Get the Ramming speed mug.An arbitrarily set 'maximum legal speed of travel' that is almost always disobeyed, except in horrible conditions. However, even then, you'll find some still ignoring it. Nonetheless, only the latter in dangerous, and speed limits serve little purpose aside from bringing in revenue. Used also as an excuse for stupid drivers to be able to stay on the road as long as they 'obey the law'. Remember, speed doesn't kill people, people kill people. Aggressive drivers tend to speed a lot but not all speeders are aggressive. The autobahn in Germany has a lesser accident rate than almost every US highway and this includes many out of country drivers (Austria mostly) that are far more dangerous. Out in the midwest, people are usually more laid back, so they drive closer to the limit (though usually slightly above still).
In the east and west, people are usually going 10-15 above (sometimes more in areas with even lower limits). This is great for city and state coffers because people who are only going 5-10 above the usual traffic speed (often to pass) are ticketed for 20, sometimes 25 over the limit. It's also a very easy way to profile certain groups because everyone is already speeding anyway. Realistic limits, or better yet, no speed limits might cause a few idiots to run off the road, but most slow drivers AND fast drivers go the speed they do because they are not comfortable with any faster. Keep right unless you are passing or have nowhere else to drive.
So, next time you get pulled over, remember that you're just being taxed further. Unless of course, you were weaving through traffic like an asshole and really deserved it. However, most people ticketed are just average Joes attempting to get from point A to point B. There's little evidence that speed limits actually increase 'safety'. The assholes who cut people off and fail to use turn signals are the real danger, not speeders.
Also, 'enforcing' these limits is a waste of time, waste of our money, and a danger to police officers who sit on the median and the drivers who panic when they see them.
In the east and west, people are usually going 10-15 above (sometimes more in areas with even lower limits). This is great for city and state coffers because people who are only going 5-10 above the usual traffic speed (often to pass) are ticketed for 20, sometimes 25 over the limit. It's also a very easy way to profile certain groups because everyone is already speeding anyway. Realistic limits, or better yet, no speed limits might cause a few idiots to run off the road, but most slow drivers AND fast drivers go the speed they do because they are not comfortable with any faster. Keep right unless you are passing or have nowhere else to drive.
So, next time you get pulled over, remember that you're just being taxed further. Unless of course, you were weaving through traffic like an asshole and really deserved it. However, most people ticketed are just average Joes attempting to get from point A to point B. There's little evidence that speed limits actually increase 'safety'. The assholes who cut people off and fail to use turn signals are the real danger, not speeders.
Also, 'enforcing' these limits is a waste of time, waste of our money, and a danger to police officers who sit on the median and the drivers who panic when they see them.
I went the speed limit because it was pouring rain.
50 mph? What the fuck? Should be more like 75 mph, AT LEAST.
50 mph? What the fuck? Should be more like 75 mph, AT LEAST.
by Shadow Creator January 11, 2008
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by Speech 💯 man April 21, 2018
Get the speech 100 mug.Refers to a driver who insists on driving only at the speed limit and no faster, regardless of the current driving conditions or lane. Usually encountered when one is late or in a hurry. Variant of the term Speed Demon.
by Winston Zedimore February 22, 2005
Get the Speed Limit Demon mug.When the use of speech to text technology results in a text (sms) message or email that reads as if the person typing it was having an ischemic stroke.
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Ray: You ok, man?
Jimmie: yes, srry, speech to stroke. *Just went to the bathroom and be right back*
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Jimmie: yes, srry, speech to stroke. *Just went to the bathroom and be right back*
by El Jquan2 January 22, 2021
Get the Speech to Stroke mug.a jersey speed bump is a pedestrian who is not paying attention J-walking while you are driving causing you not to notice them and eventually hitting them., It can also be used for someone taking too damn long to cross the street.
You're driving in your car with a buddy, all of a sudden you hear a loud noise and feel a huge bump., When your buddy asks "what the hell was that?", you can simply reply "Oh, just another Jersey Speed Bump."
by martian87 January 25, 2010
Get the jersey speed bump mug.Man 1 Yo dude I heard you had a Sex Speedrun with grace yesterday
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Man 2 Yeah dude I beat the world record and lasted 2 seconds
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