Most drivers in the Northwest depend on the buffer zone above the posted speed limit in order to speed without getting caught or pulled over, according to a recent poll by PEMCO Car Insurance. According to the results, about two-thirds of drivers in the region believe they can get away with speeding even if a law enforcement officer sees them, although the extent varies. Speeding is often considered as a danger sign by insurance firms causing them to raise car insurance quotes for those who get caught.
State Breakdown
In Washington, about half of drivers believe there is a freeway buffer zone they can exploit, with nearly 60 percent saying they can go 4 miles per hour over the limit without fear.
But a recent incident in Utah may make you change your mind. According to news sources a flatbed truck was making its way down a highway when it overturned, causing around 450 45,000-strong bee colonies to be released – that’s around 20 million bees for all you non-mathematicians.
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist
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