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by Max Power on September 29th, 2006

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Can I accelerate to the speed limit as fast as I want? e.g. Speed limit 60. Waiting for light to turn green. Cop next to me. Vehicle can do 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. Can I floor it as long as I don't go over limit without getting in trouble from the cop?

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  • by Anonymous on September 29th, 2006

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    No. this is reckless driving. running your car's engine wide-open, is considered reckless driving or drag racing, in some states.

    The reason behind this law is that accelerating that fast, in that short distance and time, does not give you full control of your vehicle.
    Example: a child darts into your path, chasing a ball. you, at wide-open speed to reach 60 mph as quickly as possible, could not stop your vehicle before impact.

    Its lack of vehicle control, which is mandatory in each state.

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  • by Hardlemonade101 on April 15th, 2009

    Hardlemonade101

    How about if no one sees you do it, go for it lol!

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  • by Omegacrep on November 18th, 2006

    Omegacrep

    Another thing you might be ticketed for is unnecessary noise if your tires screech or your engine revs really loud.

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  • by Vincent on October 16th, 2006

    Vincent

    Depends on the cop. However, the law says that you MUST use safe driving techniques, even though this may be perfectly safe, it is looked upon as unsafe in most legal cases, so it is best to just humor the officer and just take it a bit, should I say, "easy."

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