NLEX, SCTEX, Over-Speeding, Speed-Radar [MERGED Threads]

**beni23** · June 24th, 2011 01:42 PM

Sorry naman! Nagtatanong lang naman ako ah. Hahaha!

**jick.cejoco** · June 24th, 2011 01:57 PM

if there is a speed limit, it is because that's what the government had established as a safe speed, not just for your safety, but for other motorists as well. speed limits are not the same all throughout, school districts, hospitals, parking lots and private driveways have their own. you are not expected to drive as if you were on the expressway while in a village, likewise, you are not expected to drive like grandma on the expressway. in inclement weather and at night when visibility is reduced, you have to drop your speed 25-50% of the posted speed limit, again, not just for you but for other motorists who drive just like you. when i was working for law enforcement, almost everytime there was an accident, it was usually driving faster than the road and weather conditions and usually were fatal. we just have to constantly remind ourselves, driving is a privilege, not a right and we are not the only ones on the road. the roads sometimes change from the last time you were on it, there could be a dead animal or construction going on. best is never to assume the road was the same and that the driving conditions change or your vehicle changes the way it handles or behaves

**mda** · June 24th, 2011 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by jick.cejoco

if there is a speed limit, it is because that's what the government had established as a safe speed, not just for your safety, but for other motorists as well. speed limits are not the same all throughout, school districts, hospitals, parking lots and private driveways have their own. you are not expected to drive as if you were on the expressway while in a village, likewise, you are not expected to drive like grandma on the expressway. in inclement weather and at night when visibility is reduced, you have to drop your speed 25-50% of the posted speed limit, again, not just for you but for other motorists who drive just like you. when i was working for law enforcement, almost everytime there was an accident, it was usually driving faster than the road and weather conditions and usually were fatal. we just have to constantly remind ourselves, driving is a privilege, not a right and we are not the only ones on the road. the roads sometimes change from the last time you were on it, there could be a dead animal or construction going on. best is never to assume the road was the same and that the driving conditions change or your vehicle changes the way it handles or behaves

Except everyone knows that the government itself isn't really sure what 'safe' is. Paano pa yung implementation ng 'safe' laws.

**ghosthunter** · June 24th, 2011 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by mda

Except everyone knows that the government itself isn't really sure what 'safe' is. Paano pa yung implementation ng 'safe' laws.

If the government had their way, we would be limited to driving at the breakneck speeds of 25kph within Metro Manila.

**umi001** · June 24th, 2011 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by digitalron

I went to Subic last Saturday and man... at 10 am with a bright glare in front of you, I was fighting drowsiness while driving. I could literally feel myself getting at least two one second micronaps. I got thankful when after driving a while, I came across a motley crew of slow vehicles (and old Crosswind, a jeepney, and an old Townace among others) because it allowed me to do some overtaking that kept me awake.

I went to Subic last Saturday as well - fantastic drive! There were just handful of cars, and there were long, straight stretches where it was just our car on the road - nobody ahead as far as the eye can see. I will admit to giving the car a bit of a go on these portions of the road...

**kyleryner** · June 24th, 2011 06:31 PM

drove up to Baguio last (3 day) weekend with our new Accent.. wanted to see how fast it can go.. (plus I had fun fiddling with the trip computer

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Surprisingly, there was not much traffic going up and coming down from Baguio.. I thought the 3 day weekend would mean more people would go out of town,

At Nlex, maxxed at 120 kph bec i was afraid to be caught overspeeding. Nlex End to End took me exactly 1 hour * 74 KPH. Wouldhave been faster but we got stuck for about 15-20 mins near the end.. seems a huge trailer overturned in an exit near Dau , causing delay. Otherwise I probably could have Averaged 90 kph.

At SCTEX to Tarlac, took me 23 mins * 97 KPH AVE.. again, wanted to push till 140 but EVERYONE i met was sticking to the speed limit or at least 120

Sometimes I am behind someone at high speed and i find them slowing down when we reach an overpass... seems like they also think there is a radar there to tag us. So heck, if no one else is taking a chance, I wouldnt either.

Too bad I really wanted to go faster... but in retrospect, I figured 23 mins to reach Tarlac via SCTEX was not so bad. Heck, stopover breaks can be longer than that, I'd figure i'd only save 5-10 mins if I went any faster..

BTW, both end of NLEX and SCTEX I didnt notice any cars being apprehended for speeding... either no one was speeding at that time or no one was monitoring? Its hard to say I guess

**jang** · June 25th, 2011 12:13 PM

How about those who travel below the minimum speed? Have they ever apprehended those?

**Si 06** · June 25th, 2011 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by rafmac

Just a question, when they tag your car they both capture your speed plus take a picture of your car right? Then once you reach the toll both, they will then tell you that you were caught overspeeding. Tama ba?

During the evenings or in case of bad weather, can they still tag you or even capture the photo of your car?

When you reach the toll booth they have a list of speeding cars plates or conduction stickers BUT they can surely produce your picture with the speed you got tagged with if you insist.

**armscor40** · June 26th, 2011 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by jang

How about those who travel below the minimum speed? Have they ever apprehended those?

on what violation sir...under-speeding hehehe

btw, i'm a frequent nlex & sctex user almost weekly and based on my experience bad weather and midnight hour is the best time to make a trip that is if you want to test drive your (brand new) vehicle to the max going fast then slows down a bit on every bridge just to make sure...haven't caught or apprehended during this hours, try mo...masarap eh...

**jick.cejoco** · June 28th, 2011 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by jang

How about those who travel below the minimum speed? Have they ever apprehended those?

if the driver continually moves his vehicle too slow, he should move to the right lane. if there is no passing lane, he should look for the next pocket or shoulder to pull over and allow the vehicles behind him to pass. otherwise, the violation is impeding traffic. imagine behind a piece of heavy equipment on the highway and it is moving too slow.