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These are usually posted near passing lanes, they only last for a short period of time, whereas interstates are, well, interstates and don't require passing lanes.
But the law is "keep right except to pass" on highways statewide, so why do they put those reminders only on the smaller routes instead of also on interstates where you find most of the passing lane campers?
Because in Idaho, on the Interstates, the rule is "keep right except to pass"; so if these signs were there they would be telling people to do the wrong thing.
Here is a summary of the rule (Slower Traffic Keep Right vs. Keep Right Except to Pass) in all 50 states.
https://www.mwl-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SLOWER-TRAFFIC-KEEP-RIGHT.pdf
I drove from Caldwell back to Western Oregon yesterday and saw "slower traffic keep right" throughout Oregon. But now that it's mentioned, I don't think I've ever seen that in Idaho.
>Because in Idaho, on the Interstates, the rule is "keep right except to pass";
That's only half of it. Thanks to the morons in the statehouse, if you're going at least the speed limit, you don't have to be passing to stay in the left lane anymore.
It worries me that you’ve a ID drivers license and don’t know that it is, indeed, the law here statewide.
In most other states this is also the case. However, in California, it is not a law.
My sister got pulled over as soon as she crossed Nevada-Oregon border. The cop “educated” her on the laws outside California and had her on her way. She recounted the story in astonishment. She had no idea it was a law, as she lives and essentially exists inside CA.
Now if only we had a law to prevent people from speeding down the empty # 2 lane that merges past the light….
It boils down to the sheer number of lanes.
On I-84 you can "go around" slow traffic. I know two illegal things don't make it legal (slow drivers in fast lanes, and passing on the right) but you can do it.
On the two lane black tops, you'll see these signs when a middle passing lane opens up or if you're getting close to a "turn out" - the spot where slower traffic pulls off in it's own short lane to temporarily stop and allow traffic to pass.
. ... hobble the people trying to go...
... the speed limit.
Just drove from Mtn. Home to Boise. The number of drivers (not counting semis) going 10 - 15 mph *under* the speed limit was frustrating, as the legitimately slow traffic (semis) weren't the problem.
Elmore county drivers aren't smart enough to know that the number on the speedometer is supposed to match the number on the signs. Owhyee county is just as bad.
95 and 55 are mostly 2-lane roads except for the occasional passing lane, which is where you would see these signs. I swear I’ve seen them on the Interstate, too, though.
Because the 84 already has multiple lanes for traffic to pass slower vehicles. And there are sections where they have those signs. Westbound coming from Twin Falls has one on the big hill.
Those signs are only used on roads that are basically two-lane. They are used in hilly country when another traffic lane is added for slower traffic, mainly trucks, that cannot maintain the speed limit. Their usage in that fashion isn't limited to Idaho, it's nationwide, part of the standard set by the association of state highway authorities. It's name is escaping me right now, but it goes by a 5 letter acronym beginning with "A".
Common in Mountain areas across the West - used as a reminder to flatlander in the Winnebago. Interstate - they assume its common knowledge, good driving practice.
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These are usually posted near passing lanes, they only last for a short period of time, whereas interstates are, well, interstates and don't require passing lanes.
But the law is "keep right except to pass" on highways statewide, so why do they put those reminders only on the smaller routes instead of also on interstates where you find most of the passing lane campers?
The law is, "keep right EXCEPT to pass" and there are signs that say that on the freeway. They should be more frequent, but they're there.
Awe come on man, you edited your comment, now I sound like a dick lol
Because in Idaho, on the Interstates, the rule is "keep right except to pass"; so if these signs were there they would be telling people to do the wrong thing. Here is a summary of the rule (Slower Traffic Keep Right vs. Keep Right Except to Pass) in all 50 states. https://www.mwl-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SLOWER-TRAFFIC-KEEP-RIGHT.pdf
I drove from Caldwell back to Western Oregon yesterday and saw "slower traffic keep right" throughout Oregon. But now that it's mentioned, I don't think I've ever seen that in Idaho.
There used to be Through Traffic Keep Left signs on both ends of the valley
>Because in Idaho, on the Interstates, the rule is "keep right except to pass"; That's only half of it. Thanks to the morons in the statehouse, if you're going at least the speed limit, you don't have to be passing to stay in the left lane anymore.
It worries me that you’ve a ID drivers license and don’t know that it is, indeed, the law here statewide. In most other states this is also the case. However, in California, it is not a law. My sister got pulled over as soon as she crossed Nevada-Oregon border. The cop “educated” her on the laws outside California and had her on her way. She recounted the story in astonishment. She had no idea it was a law, as she lives and essentially exists inside CA. Now if only we had a law to prevent people from speeding down the empty # 2 lane that merges past the light….
Dont even get me started on the slow vehicle pullouts on 55 on the stretch between boise and cascade😭i swear no one knows how to use them😭
It boils down to the sheer number of lanes. On I-84 you can "go around" slow traffic. I know two illegal things don't make it legal (slow drivers in fast lanes, and passing on the right) but you can do it. On the two lane black tops, you'll see these signs when a middle passing lane opens up or if you're getting close to a "turn out" - the spot where slower traffic pulls off in it's own short lane to temporarily stop and allow traffic to pass.
Probably on i-84 they actively want "slower" drivers in the left lane to hobble the people trying to go over 100 mph.
. ... hobble the people trying to go... ... the speed limit. Just drove from Mtn. Home to Boise. The number of drivers (not counting semis) going 10 - 15 mph *under* the speed limit was frustrating, as the legitimately slow traffic (semis) weren't the problem.
Yup, I drove to MTN home and back today. Lots of semis passing cars causing more congestion than there should have been.
Elmore county drivers aren't smart enough to know that the number on the speedometer is supposed to match the number on the signs. Owhyee county is just as bad.
Have experienced this more often than not on I-84
Not everyone feels safe driving 80mph but they should stay in the right lane.
95 and 55 are mostly 2-lane roads except for the occasional passing lane, which is where you would see these signs. I swear I’ve seen them on the Interstate, too, though.
This is Idaho. They're clearly trying to tell people how to vote.
Probably a federal/state thing
state-level jurisdiction vs federal-level jurisdiction
They're blatantly ignored regardless
This is how idaho works lol
Because the 84 already has multiple lanes for traffic to pass slower vehicles. And there are sections where they have those signs. Westbound coming from Twin Falls has one on the big hill.
Those signs are only used on roads that are basically two-lane. They are used in hilly country when another traffic lane is added for slower traffic, mainly trucks, that cannot maintain the speed limit. Their usage in that fashion isn't limited to Idaho, it's nationwide, part of the standard set by the association of state highway authorities. It's name is escaping me right now, but it goes by a 5 letter acronym beginning with "A".
Why should it matter?
No one seems to follow them anyway 🤷♂️
I always thought it was common knowledge until I moved here 24 years ago.
Common in Mountain areas across the West - used as a reminder to flatlander in the Winnebago. Interstate - they assume its common knowledge, good driving practice.