You do that, too, don’t you?
You’re on the freeway heading to Tri-Cities or maybe Seattle and, even though your cruise control can be set for the exact speed limit, you’re still getting passed on the road. There’s no harm in going a few miles over, is there?
There may be more harm than you think.
But why?
Is it considered speeding if everyone is speeding and you’re just going with the flow of traffic?
I mean, you’re definitely not going faster than the other guy in front of you. You’re just following the flow of traffic.
but consider that if there’s someone going faster than you, and you’re behind them and still speeding, you may be the one getting pulled over, not the other guy.
Is it illegal?
RCW 46.61.400 Basic rule and maximum limits says this:
No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care.
Never mind 10 over which is definitely speeding, 5 miles over the speed limit is still speeding.
1 mile over the speed limit is technically speeding and could even get you a ticket of $105 – $125 depending on where you are.
And the prices keep going up ever 5 miles over the posted speed limit.
I mean, it’s called a speed limit for a reason.
Though, according to, RCW 46.61.425 states:
(1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable flow of traffic [and] a person following a vehicle driving at less than the legal maximum speed and desiring to pass such vehicle may exceed the speed limit…at only such a speed and for only such a distance as is necessary to complete the pass with a reasonable margin of safety.
So if you get that slow person that’s backing everyone else up then, sure, it’s understandable to pass them even if you go a little over, so long as it’s perfectly safe but soon as you get back in front of them you gotta drop your speed right back down.
So, is it legal to drive even just 5 miles over the speed limit?
Short answer: Nope.
Shorter answer: No.
See the Must-Drive Roads in Every State
LOOK: The top holiday toys from the year you were born
LOOK: Here are the 50 best beach towns in America
Keep reading to see if your favorite beach town made the cut.
LOOK: Things from the year you were born that don’t exist anymore
LOOK: See the iconic cars that debuted the year you were born
LOOK: What major laws were passed the year you were born?
Data for this list was acquired from trusted online sources and news outlets. Read on to discover what major law was passed the year you were born and learn its name, the vote count (where relevant), and its impact and significance.
25 True Crime Locations: What Do They Look Like Today?
Below, find out where 25 of the most infamous crimes in history took place — and what the locations are used for today. (If they’ve been left standing.)
How Many in America: From Guns to Ghost Towns
Can you take a guess as to how many public schools are in the U.S.? Do you have any clue as to how many billionaires might be residing there? Read on to find out—and learn a thing or two about each of these selection’s cultural significance and legacy along the way.
The 40 Best Cover Songs by Rock Bands
LOOK: The Evolution of Slipknot’s Terrifying Masks Throughout The Years
LOOK: Here is the richest town in each state
Just saying the names of these towns immediately conjures up images of grand mansions, luxury cars, and ritzy restaurants. Read on to see which town in your home state took the title of the richest location and which place had the highest median income in the country. Who knows—your hometown might even be on this list.
LOOK: Famous Historic Homes in Every State
READ ON: See the States Where People Live the Longest
Read on to learn the average life expectancy in each state.
The 100 Best Places to Live on the East Coast
The 100 Best Places to Live in the Midwest
LOOK: Here are the best small towns to live in across America
LOOK: Food history from the year you were born
LOOK: 15 Discontinued McDonald’s Menu Items
50 Most Popular Chain Restaurants in America
YouGov investigated the most popular dining brands in the country, and Stacker compiled the list to give readers context on the findings. Read on to look through America’s vast and divergent variety of restaurants—maybe you’ll even find a favorite or two.
What Are the Signature Drinks From Every State?
50 Famous Brands That No Longer Exist
KEEP READING: Here are the best places to retire in America
KEEP READING: See the richest person in every state
KEEP READING: What were the most popular baby names from the past 100 years?
KEEP READING: Here are the most popular baby names in every state
Curious what names are trending in your home state? Keep reading to see if your name made the top five — or to find inspiration for naming your baby.
LOOK: The most popular biblical baby names
Answers to 25 common COVID-19 vaccine questions
Vaccinations for COVID-19 began being administered in the U.S. on Dec. 14, 2020. The quick rollout came a little more than a year after the virus was first identified in November 2019. The impressive speed with which vaccines were developed has also left a lot of people with a lot of questions. The questions range from the practical—how will I get vaccinated?—to the scientific—how do these vaccines even work?
Keep reading to discover answers to 25 common COVID-19 vaccine questions.
LOOK: The most famous actress born the same year as you
Many of the actresses in this story not only made a name for themselves through their collection of iconic performances, but also through the selfless, philanthropic nature with which many of them approached their stardom. In an age of flipping the script on societal norms, many of these actresses are using their voices and platforms to be advocates for those who are otherwise unheard.
LOOK: The Most Famous Actor Born Every Year
Here are 50 of your favorite retail chains that no longer exist.
KEEP LOOKING: See what 50 company logos looked like then and now
CHECK IT OUT: See the 100 most popular brands in America
RANKED: Here Are the 63 Smartest Dog Breeds
Does your loyal pup’s breed make the list? Read on to see if you’ll be bragging to the neighbors about your dog’s intellectual prowess the next time you take your fur baby out for a walk. Don’t worry: Even if your dog’s breed doesn’t land on the list, that doesn’t mean he’s not a good boy–some traits simply can’t be measured.
LOOK: Here are the pets banned in each state
Because the regulation of exotic animals is left to states, some organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States, advocate for federal, standardized legislation that would ban owning large cats, bears, primates, and large poisonous snakes as pets.
Read on to see which pets are banned in your home state, as well as across the nation.
LOOK: Here Are 30 Foods That Are Poisonous to Dogs
To prepare yourself for a potential incident, always keep your vet’s phone number handy, along with an after-hours clinic you can call in an emergency. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also has a hotline you can call at (888) 426-4435 for advice.
Even with all of these resources, however, the best cure for food poisoning is preventing it in the first place. To give you an idea of what human foods can be dangerous, Stacker has put together a slideshow of 30 common foods to avoid. Take a look to see if there are any that surprise you.