Geat experience with local Sherriff

[Sean S.]

So, I am traveling west on 385, also known as the Nonconnah speedway going the speed limit. OK, I know your thinking, yea right, then why did you get pulled over. Hear me out. As I past Forest Hill Irene interchange, I noticed a police car sitting on the on ramp. A moment later a silver car with a black top blows by me in the slow lane. I guessed him to be going about 80. Those who know me know that I think there should be no speed limit, but that is another story. Anyway, the police car gets up on the highway and he is rolling fast, I am still in the left lane, pissing peple off going the speed limit when the cop rolls up next to me. He slows and gets in behind me and sets of the the lights. I get in the slow lane, slow down and get off on Winchester and pull over in the Target parking lot. Here is how the conversation goes:

P: May I see your drivers license?

Me: It's in my back pocket, I'll get it.

P: Why didn't you pull over the moment I lit you up back there.

Me: I felt it would be safer if we got off the highway

P: You know I clocked you going 86 in a 65

Me: I'm sorry, that wasn't me. The guy you wanted had different tail lights and a black top.

P: Crap, your right, have a good day Sean

I was out of there in less than 5 minutes and the real speeder got away.

[Curiousgb]

Thats cool. Now get out of the passing lane. It's for passing not pissing.

[Guest TurboniumOxide]

21MPH speed differential, too bad the sherriff didn't get his man.

[Sean S.]

I know, get out of the passing lane. Usually at 0500, there is not much action on the road.

[Punisher84]

LOL you didn't get the deputy's name did you? I bet I know who it was.

[DuallyNewt]

So, I am traveling west on 385, also known as the Nonconnah speedway going the speed limit. OK, I know your thinking, yea right, then why did you get pulled over. Hear me out. As I past Forest Hill Irene interchange, I noticed a police car sitting on the on ramp. A moment later a silver car with a black top blows by me in the slow lane. I guessed him to be going about 80. Those who know me know that I think there should be no speed limit, but that is another story. Anyway, the police car gets up on the highway and he is rolling fast, I am still in the left lane, pissing peple off going the speed limit when the cop rolls up next to me. He slows and gets in behind me and sets of the the lights. I get in the slow lane, slow down and get off on Winchester and pull over in the Target parking lot. Here is how the conversation goes:

P: May I see your drivers license?

Me: It's in my back pocket, I'll get it.

P: Why didn't you pull over the moment I lit you up back there.

Me: I felt it would be safer if we got off the highway

P: You know I clocked you going 86 in a 65

Me: I'm sorry, that wasn't me. The guy you wanted had different tail lights and a black top.

P: Crap, your right, have a good day Sean

I was out of there in less than 5 minutes and the real speeder got away.

The left lane is for passing make your pass and get the F*** over!!!!!!!!

[Sean S.]

Update: The car that caused me to get pulled over blew past me again this morning. I was in the SLOW lane for all you speeders! So the car is a silver convertable BMW M6. I gave the Sherriff the tag number.

[Curiousgb]

Update: The car that caused me to get pulled over blew past me again this morning. I was in the SLOW lane for all you speeders! So the car is a silver convertable BMW M6. I gave the Sherriff the tag number.

It isn't about speeding. It is about proper use of a highway. Slower traffic keeps left. It doesn't matter if you are doing the speed limit. If you are in the passing lane you should pass and then move to the right. I have lived in many places in the US, and Memphis is one of the worst for plain thoughtless driving.

[Sean S.]

I am well aware of traffic protocol. In most states it is the law to make the pass then return to the right lane. I think you mean slower traffic keeps right. Had the guy coming up behind me not been going 80 +, I would have had an opportunity to move to the right. I agree it is not about speeding, but I must have touched nerve. In any case, the OP is about a great experience with the Sherriff. I believe the US as a whole needs much better driver training and no speed limits outside of city limits.

[Guest foister82]

sort of off topic - at what point is it ok after following a train of cars in the left lane at a slower speed to move over into the empty right lane and pass there? around here it doesnt seem to matter how many cars there are training in the left lane at like 50 mph on I-26, no one goes over to the right to pass the slower car up front.

[Sean S.]

In some countries, it is illegal to pass on the right. I do not know what the state law is for that.

[Sean S.]

Tennessee law says stay right except to pass.

55-8-115. Driving on right side of roadway — Exceptions. —

(a) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:

(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;

(2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair;

(3) Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the applicable rules thereon; or

(4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.

( Upon all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.

[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 14; T.C.A., § 59-815.]

[Sean S.]

Here is when you can pass on the right:

55-8-118. When overtaking on the right is permitted. —

(a) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:

(1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;

(2) Upon a street or highway with unobstructed pavement not occupied by parked vehicles of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles in each direction; and

(3) Upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one (1) direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two (2) or more lines of moving vehicles.

( The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting that movement in safety. In no event shall the movement be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway.

[Acts 1955, ch. 329, § 17; T.C.A., § 59-818.]