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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic
In some areas here they actually post signs telling drivers that the lights are timed for certain speeds. What bugs me is when they set the timing for just over the speed limit, which is a recipe for wasted fuel, or I guess since everyone speeds anyway maybe it works out for the greater percentage of drivers.
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Well, you live in the 'Old Dominion' of Virginia, the only state having an (unconstitutional but) unchallenged law where radar detectors are illegal.
So how is setting "the timing for just over the speed limit... a recipe for wasted fuel"? Or is your local government so astute and all-knowing that the posted speed limit is unquestionably best for everyone at all times?
Maybe "since everyone speeds anyway" the posted limit is unreasonably low?
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"I used to live at Tyson's Corner west of DC and commute to a Mercedes Dealership in Arlington. I would take route 123, Chain Bridge Road to work. It was 35 MPH and the lights were timed perfectly. Many days I would look over at the Interstate and see the bumper to bumper madness while I was cruising along in my 84 CRX and averaging 44 MPG, 27 years ago."
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By you own admission you were speeding.
What a crime and a danger to society! How shocking! Jail time! No bail!
