01-28-2017, 02:23 AM
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Originally posted by KeaauRich
Ok, so by that same logic, let's all consider red lights as mere suggestions - if there is no traffic from the opposing direction, why you just sail across intersections to improve traffic flow. And while we're at it, when traffic is sparse on 130, forget about those pesky speed limits - go as fast as your car can go. That will improve traffic flow too. Heck, every time I've driven 130 in the post 6:00 pm hours, the Hilo-bound lanes are fairly empty - so if it's clear, feel free to drive on the left side of the road whenever you want - if one illegal lane is good, two would be even better!
Right. I'm sure some people would be totally comfortable with those rationalizations, and good luck talking them out of it.
In DC, and maybe other places, they actually do change directions of traffic lanes in some areas at set times. I learned that the hard way, by retracing a route at night that I had traveled earlier in the day, only to see headlights coming straight at me.