Do you guys do this too?

StoplightWarrior · 08-03-2002, 01:26 PM

There actually are 3 cars in my city with variations of "Slow Down" on their license plates. One says "Slo dwn" one "SL Down," and one "Slow up." Whenever I spot one of em up ahead of me in the slow lane, going slow, I gun it and just FLY by them. Am I a prick?

Maroon 5.0 LX · 08-03-2002, 03:30 PM

To them, you are.....

StoplightWarrior · 08-03-2002, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by Maroon 5.0 LX
To them, you are.....

Well, they're old and they drive slow, so I dont care about em. lol

srv1 · 08-03-2002, 05:07 PM

i never heard or ever seen such a thing! screw it, run them off the road!

Rev · 08-03-2002, 05:13 PM

Hey Stoplight, don't generalize too much about us old ones. If I had a personalized plate , it would say "letsgomofo". LOL.

Rev

StoplightWarrior · 08-03-2002, 05:58 PM

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Originally posted by Rev
Hey Stoplight, don't generalize too much about us old ones. If I had a personalized plate , it would say "letsgomofo". LOL.

Rev

Honestly, Rev, when I was writing that comment, I thought about you. I didnt mean cooler old people, I shouldnt stereotype, and I apologize. My Grandpa is 85, but he's an awesome dude.

Take it easy, man

Rev · 08-03-2002, 06:20 PM

Well I've not seen 85 yet, LOL. I didn't really think you were hammering on me personally.

Rev

StoplightWarrior · 08-04-2002, 01:16 AM

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Originally posted by Rev
Well I've not seen 85 yet, LOL. I didn't really think you were hammering on me personally.

Rev

Well, I also didn't mean to say you were anywhere near 85 either, just that there really isnt an age limit on "cool." You know?

LX5liter · 08-04-2002, 05:09 PM

Some of those old people should drive slow, or not drive at all. Slow reactions and impaired vision, hearing etc... are a bad mix IMO. I know I'm glad my 94 year old grandmother finally quit driving. Once you get past 70 or so they should make you take a test every year or two. But of course I'll change my tune on that when I get to that age.

Rev · 08-04-2002, 07:04 PM

We had a devil of a time getting the keys away from my mom. Even after several accidents, and getting lost numerous times, the state (Texas) said if the accidents weren't her fault (stopping on freeway ramps and getting rear ended) and if she could pass the eye test, that there was nothing they could do (even at the family's request). Finally, the insurance company canceled coverage. That gave us the authority to take the keys away. Still wasn't easy.

Rev

jj_jonathon · 08-04-2002, 08:34 PM

the problem with saying that we need to take more of these people off the road is that you are basically taking away a large part of their self-esteem...once you take away their ability to drive and get around they need to rely on others to live and move on....so it tends to cause a lot of depression...plus in Florida there are lot of registered voters over 60....this testing has also been called discriminatory towards the elderly...so comments fly at this topic from every angle...i think its a good safety idea, but like LX5liter said, ill probably want the privelage to still drive when im older...

08-03-2002, 01:26 PM	#1
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Do you guys do this too? There actually are 3 cars in my city with variations of "Slow Down" on their license plates. One says "Slo dwn" one "SL Down," and one "Slow up." Whenever I spot one of em up ahead of me in the slow lane, going slow, I gun it and just FLY by them. Am I a prick? __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

08-03-2002, 03:30 PM	#2
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	To them, you are..... __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

08-03-2002, 05:07 PM	#4
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	i never heard or ever seen such a thing! screw it, run them off the road! __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

08-03-2002, 05:13 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Hey Stoplight, don't generalize too much about us old ones. If I had a personalized plate , it would say "letsgomofo". LOL. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

08-03-2002, 06:20 PM	#7
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	85? Well I've not seen 85 yet, LOL. I didn't really think you were hammering on me personally. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

08-04-2002, 05:09 PM	#9
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	Some of those old people should drive slow, or not drive at all. Slow reactions and impaired vision, hearing etc... are a bad mix IMO. I know I'm glad my 94 year old grandmother finally quit driving. Once you get past 70 or so they should make you take a test every year or two. But of course I'll change my tune on that when I get to that age. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

08-04-2002, 07:04 PM	#10
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Devil of a time We had a devil of a time getting the keys away from my mom. Even after several accidents, and getting lost numerous times, the state (Texas) said if the accidents weren't her fault (stopping on freeway ramps and getting rear ended) and if she could pass the eye test, that there was nothing they could do (even at the family's request). Finally, the insurance company canceled coverage. That gave us the authority to take the keys away. Still wasn't easy. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

08-04-2002, 08:34 PM	#11
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	the problem with saying that we need to take more of these people off the road is that you are basically taking away a large part of their self-esteem...once you take away their ability to drive and get around they need to rely on others to live and move on....so it tends to cause a lot of depression...plus in Florida there are lot of registered voters over 60....this testing has also been called discriminatory towards the elderly...so comments fly at this topic from every angle...i think its a good safety idea, but like LX5liter said, ill probably want the privelage to still drive when im older... __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

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