Justin Smith Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 You are quite simply wrong. Sorry but you are. So, you`re saying that German police wouldn`t prosecute a driver doing 180mph past other traffic doing 100mph less ? I`d be amazed if that were true be, can you prove it ? If it is true the German traffic police are guilty of a severe dereliction of duty, is there no offence of dangerous driving in Germany ? If overtaking at around 100mph more than the other traffic isn`t dangerous I`d very much like to know what is..... ---------- Post added 16-12-2015 at 13:27 ---------- I'm quite jealous right now. What were you driving? Are you being serious...... Surely not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Justin, why do you insist on arguing about things which you clearly have no knowledge of? You make up a position in the absence of knowledge or facts, and then argue that position despite multiple people telling you it's not the case. And ask for impossible proof of negatives again and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 The speed limit is immaterial, you can be done for dangerous driving in this country doing under 70mph. I`d be amazed if German police didn`t consider doing 180mph . Have you ever driven on the unrestricted sections of the autobahn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 [/b] There is a guideline of 130 kph, which is about 80 mph in Germany. It's not a free for all. It is though. A guideline is not a limit above which you will be prosecuted. (Only about 40% is unlimited). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 So, you`re saying that German police wouldn`t prosecute a driver doing 180mph past other traffic doing 100mph less ? I`d be amazed if that were true be, can you prove it ? If it is true the German traffic police are guilty of a severe dereliction of duty, is there no offence of dangerous driving in Germany ? If overtaking at around 100mph more than the other traffic isn`t dangerous I`d very much like to know what is..... ---------- Post added 16-12-2015 at 13:27 ---------- Are you being serious...... Surely not. Shout all you like about it - they wont do a thing if you are driving safely. In congestion - they will throw the book at you. Quite rightly. But an aware, considerate, fast reacting driver thinking ahead, they will leave alone. ---------- Post added 16-12-2015 at 13:30 ---------- It is though. A guideline is not a limit above which you will be prosecuted. (Only about 40% is unlimited). Entirely correct. Best not to speed on the bits that aren't. They enforce those quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I'm quite jealous right now. What were you driving? An 850CSi BMW. IT has the standard 5.6L V12 but it was tweaked a bit by fitting a low boost turbocharger. It makes about 400PS at the rear wheels. The stock one with the S70 engines will do 190mph, we've had mine up at 205 on the Nordschleife and we think there is probably another 20mph to be had but as you approach 205 you start to get aerodynamic flutter on the front and it's... concerning. IT also needs better braking if you push that sort of speed - a full on crash stop will leave you with smoking, and slightly glowing discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Smith Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Shout all you like about it - they wont do a thing if you are driving safely. In congestion - they will throw the book at you. Quite rightly. But an aware, considerate, fast reacting driver thinking ahead, they will leave alone. Driving at 180mph when there`s any other traffic within a mile of you is quiet patently not safe, that`s obvious, and that`s all I`m saying on this because this is turning from an interesting thread into a stupid "forum argument". Edited December 16, 2015 by Justin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 It is though. A guideline is not a limit above which you will be prosecuted. (Only about 40% is unlimited). The guideline is best described as a reversal of proof - if you crash at over 130kph then they assume it's your fault and you pay the costs unless you can show otherwise. But as you say, its a guideline not a law. Most of the dangerous (read 2-lanes) autobahn is restricted as you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I suppose we can now say our highway code is just a guideline, even though most of us stick to it. I've never seen such speeds on the autobahn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Driving at 180mph when there`s any other traffic within a mile of you is quiet patently not safe, that`s obvious, and that`s all I`m saying on this because this is turning from an interesting thread into a stupid "forum argument". For the third time. Have you ever driven on the unrestricted autobahn. If you refuse to reply I'll assume the answer is no and correct your misconceptions accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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