In the UK, vehicles towing trailers and vehicles over 7.5 tonnes are banned from the third lane, unless there is an accident or to pass a wide load.

@ababbington1

2 ай бұрын

Only on motorways not on A roads.

@xrecix

Ай бұрын

same in germany.

Unbelievable that people want to argue with an actual Cop, that he is wrong about traffic laws.

@davidmalarkey1302

2 ай бұрын

You typical response is abilvious to everyone around them

@reinhard8053

2 ай бұрын

Well, some cops don't really know (all) the rules exactly.

If you stay in the passing lane in Australia it is a hefty fine & license points

Try driving on a German autobahn like that. You'll get pulled over very quickly - if you survive the mayhem you'll cause. They are very strict on that rule, and for good reason: It is the only way to keep the roads safe for high-speed traffic where there are no speed limits. I've driven there quite a few times, and it is really impressive how polite, how observant, how thoughtful German drivers are. Americans...? Not so much. In fact, the exact opposite. The cult of "I'm the best, I'm the only one that matters" is strong in America, despite being so, so wrong.

@gabecollins5585

2 ай бұрын

Most people aren’t that way. Some a holes are though. Just because you see one or two people do it doesn’t mean that most people do it or any large amount of people do.

@reinhard8053

2 ай бұрын

There might be less left lane campers but enough middle lane hogs. That is kind of OK if there are many trucks in the right lane, but you also see it on a sunday with an relatively empty Autobahn.

@robwhythe793

2 ай бұрын

@@reinhard8053 I never saw it on a German autobahn. But I did see their response once, just a few years ago, to a bad driver weaving between the lanes, jumping from gap to gap to try to get past heavy traffic and to jump the queues. In America, and in Canada where I live now, the response to such a driver would be for everyone to bunch up, to fill the gaps, in order to stop him. In Germany I saw people get out of his way and let him go, because they could see he was going to cause an accident and they didn't want to be part of it. The German driving ethos is so totally different to the North American one that it is difficult to see the parallels between them.

The ticket would be : driving without due care and attention. You MUST be able to see traffic behind you, and also be aware of the status of your trailer and load. You MUST also give way to emergency responders and follow police instructions when given. That guy was numb to the world around him, and should be obliged to re-attend driver's ed.

In a lot of police videos I have seen they so quick to write out tickets for traffic violations, it is refreshing to see a police officer giving some education to drivers.

In Europe you'll also get ticketed if you're driving in the middle lane while the right lane is empty.

@xrecix

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately, it is rarely controlled and punished.

Emailing a cop that he is wrong about this?? How???! What back to front mentality is all this??😲😑

I have to say that when I was a young tearaway, I got lots of warnings from very nice coppers, but then went off and did exactly the same thing once the chastening effect wore off. A fine and points _is_ a warning, that if you do it again, you're going to be on Shank's pony for a while. I would have been really pigged off, but sometimes we're just too stupid to learn the easy lessons - and I was entirely capable of learning, just too clever.

There are certainly rules regarding width and length of what you are towing in the UK you even need different extensions to your driving licence. When towing caravans you can get clip on extension wing mirrors to help see.

Yep, and that´s, why it does not work in the US. People don´t properly learn the rules of the road in driving school. Then there is this problem everywhere, but instead of a public, nationwide or at least state-wide campaign to raise awarenes in combination with a systematic action of all cops in traffic controll, it is just the hobby of some regional sherrif, who seems to be well meaning, but could as well just stayed at home. Such problems must be recognized and solved, there is no point in picking out one in a million every now and then. People in Europe are not just different. There is a high degree of lane discipline, people almost never pass on the right and when there is a traffic jam, there will be an emergency lane - because issues with that were actively fixed on a society level, not because any of that is just in the nature of the people or because of a brave lonely law enforcer.

I've driven on five continents over my 60 yrs of having a licence. Among western countries, US drivers are the worst for ignoring traffic regulations, but it was more scary driving in Italy. Nothing compares to driving in Kenya, India, or S Africa though. And you'd need to have a death wish to drive in China (at least up to my final visit there in 2006).

“What’s with the cameras? Oh you’re making me an example?” 😣

While passing on the right is illegal in Europe, it does sometimes happen that someone is hogging the left lane there as well, and passing them on the right is required. Police is generally only going to give a fine for passing on the right if doing so was unnecesary, i.e. if there was space to pass on the left instead. In situations where someone is hogging the left lane police do realise that that's the root cause, and go after them instead. In the Netherlands the fine for unnecessarily driving in the left lane is €270 EUR / $290 USD.

Well the sheriff is being very honest about reading his emails 🤣🤣

Wait did he say he probably shouldn't give trailerguy a warning because he was completely oblivious? Isn't that the kind of driver you should give a warning?

@wannes9125

2 ай бұрын

He's saying he should probably give him a ticket instead of a warning. A warning means letting them off without fines.

In Denmark, the second guy's car would most likely not be allowed to pull that load. That's a "lose your license" offense, in a country where getting your license back is 1-3 years in the future and about a month's wage after tax. I think that digger he had on the flatbed would put him over his limit...

A good way to think of it is you have one driving lane which is the inside lane and then you have one, two, three etc overtaking lanes. If you can use a lane further inside, then pull in.

Here in Sweden its big ticket 😅 and if you pass on right side you maybe can say goodbye to your driverslicense And its hard to get license here and no toddlers get it 😂😂

I love this US cop !

"Don't write me any emails, because I'm not gonna read it anyways" I like this guy. It's also the first American police video I've seen in quite a while where nobody gets shot. Good on him for not shooting anyone.

@mikaelwojciechowski7281

2 ай бұрын

Well, the vast majority of police officers will never fire their service weapon in the line of duty. Many will draw and point it at someone during an arrest or if facing a situation that may endanger them or bystanders, but most will never pull the trigger.

When we (the wife and I) first came to the US in 1993, we had to get an international driver's license. There was a flyer with information about where we were going. We learned that in the US on the highway or freeway you stay in your lane and only overtake when necessary, but besides us you can also overtake on the right side of the car because that is the American way of driving. After several holidays we have learned and adapted differently.

I love the conversation in 5:15 😂 Any weapons? No! Sure? It's dangerous out there ... love it! Never heard this from German police, have a great weekend Ryan 😊

I like this guy's attitude

One time I was diving in the US and I stopped for a break at a truck stop in Barstow. I was talking to a trucker and complaining about the 55mph speed limit and he smiled and said to just cruise at 70, don't do anything stupid and the CHiPS would leave me alone. I thanked him and when I left I got up to 70mph and ten minutes later I was pulled over. "Wow, thanks Dwayne!" I thought. They hadn't stopped me for speeding, just doing something stupid, wearing headphones. The cop was polite enough, not friendly, just polite and when he told me why he'd stopped me I told him that I could wear headphones where I came from. He asked me for my licence and I gave him my International Driving Licence that I applied for here in Australia that was supposed to be good enough in any country in the world. "Where's your REAL one?" He asked me. I gave him my REAL one and he looked like he though it wasn't any better than my International one. But, he let me go, telling me that it wasn't legal to drive with headphones there. I don't think he really believed me, but I was very polite the whole time.

In Norway its ok to pass on right side if the traffic is slow on the left side

@marco_grt4460

2 ай бұрын

The key word is passing, passing means to have the same speed and didn't change the lane to do the manoeuvre

A friend of mine failed his driving test for staying in the fast lane too long (jn Norway).

@xrecix

Ай бұрын

and i can imagine that this was an expensive mistake since it is norway.

Of course inthe uK its perfectly fine overtaking inthe right lane lol

Ryan man, can you do a video on Yes Minister? Its my favourite british comedy show, its considered to be some of the best stuff ever aired on television. I'm sure you'd enjoy it.

@stewedfishproductions9554

2 ай бұрын

I seriously doubt HE (Ryan) would really understand the subtleties of the comedy... YOU have not thought this through...DUH!!!??? SMH and LOL🤔😎 😂😂😂

Turning without blinkers is €120, standing still at a green light is €180, too dark tinted car windows is €250, camping in the left lane is €270, passing on the right is €300, too much noise from exhaust pipe is €360 and handheld mobile while driving is €420. Getting a fine in my country is no fun. Alcohol in traffic is worse,

America needs traffic cameras, for lane discipline, red lights, speed, indication, tail gating, license plates, warrants, ..

In the UK, the fine for hogging the middle lane is £100 plus 3 points on your license (12 points gets you a driving ban).

@gabecollins5585

2 ай бұрын

How long is the driving ban.

@RoyCousins

2 ай бұрын

@@gabecollins5585 6 months, but can be longer for more serious offences

@gabecollins5585

2 ай бұрын

@@RoyCousins That’s a long time.

@Cydonius1701

2 ай бұрын

Really? When did they change it, and can I just start sending dashcam footage to the local police force? 😅

@xrecix

Ай бұрын

in germany it's only 80€ and 1 point (8 points gets your drivers license revoked)

I was fined for driving a konferencii time in the midle lane in Austria

I think a huge part of the problem is that not only do you let your kids start driving way too young, but there's also no mandatory driving lessons with a licensed instructor, at least as far as I know, most kids are taught by their parents which means they automatically inherit all of their parents bad driving habits such as left-lane hogging! Where I live you can do the majority of your driving lessons with a parent or similar, but that person has to take a short course and I think even a test to make sure they're up to date on current traffic laws etc, and even then, you still have to do a certain amount of hours with a licensed instructor And also, the final driving test you do to get your license is WAYYY too easy over there! Driving is a privilege, not a right!

I like this cop, what a legend 👍

In Denmark, overtaking on the right costs a fine of DKK 2000 (USD 290) and a note on the driver's license.

@xrecix

Ай бұрын

in germany it's only 100€ and 1 point

What a weird world it must be when you consider passing on "the wrong side" safe. Having to check both sides simultaniously all the time is a receipe for desaster.

@stewedfishproductions9554

2 ай бұрын

Exactly, the rule applies no matter what side of the road you drive (Brit here...). Do not HOG the overtaking lane and get back into the slower lanes ASAP, after passing...

I guess lots of those drivers have the idea that - as long as they are driving with exactly the speed limit, nobody is allowed to pass them anyway because everybody must not drive faster. And in their head it is logical that the lane doesn't matter because none of the others may drive faster :)

The ticket can be diverse, can simply be along the lines of "Obstructing traffic", "Failure to adhere to road signs or signals" or if they have a specific law for lane hogging they would issue that. Chances are it is a fixed rate traffic offence fine. Not sure if USA has a points system, but here they would of got a couple of points on their licence for any traffic offence. (Certain amount of points = driving suspension. More = Driving ban).

It's not even an unspoken rule in the EU, it's a written rule that you must use the right most free lane for cruising. It's not illegal to pass someone on the right, but it is considered more dangerous

If left lane is for passing only, how come "undertaking" isn't illegal?

Lol... The guy is from Texas. "Are any weapons in the car...? What should I say...

Well, dangerous driving is relative. The most danger comes if you drive in a way the other people dont expect. If everybody overtakes on the right in the US, and everybody knows that, its not too dangerous. But in Germany for example nobody expects to be passed on the right, so people may not even look before changing lanes towards the right. And then its dangerous. The way people drive in different countries can be quite scary - but they think its completly normal. Just try driving in Brasil, or Turkey, or India. Then the US drivers will look like the best drivers in the world to you.... :)

The rules of driving are all based on one essential principle. The safety of the people on the road. Everything else is not important. And no. Your right to go faster to your destination is not considered by anyone with more than one neuron in his brain. So if you care for your safety and others then keep to the right. That is, unless you have some homicide tendencies.

It's a traffic infringement to drive in the middle, or passing lanes. You only drive there if you are passing. It can cause traffic accidents if those who want to keep up to tempo, are trapped, and around corners, a slow car can run people off the road by going too slow.

@Austtube

2 ай бұрын

People emailing the Sheriff to tell him he's wrong?

In Germany even an american sheriff would get pulled over xD

Pinal country or penal county? :D

No, it‘s not about speed but safety. Even if you drive a continual top speed limit, there might be drivers who have a good reason to pass you (police, medical emergencies - just imagine having your son in your private car trying to get to the nearest hospital cause he put super glue in his eye and slow drivers hog the left lane … etc.) willing to go above the speed limit. It‘s not your duty to hog the left lane to discipline them on their speed!

It's the same in the UK it's not about the speed it more the fact the right lane is the fast lane, go the limit on the other lanes but the right side is for people who just wanna get through at a steady fastish speed as long as your responsible. I believe police would be fine with 10mph over the speed limit maybe a little more but think about everyone around you. I'm not a driver but I'm a visual learner I've learned through the years but I'm sure if I'm wrong someone could correct me.

Right side overtaking is indeed dangerous, but it's the left side campers causing it... Why is it that difficult to learn lane discipline? That and lack of proper road maintenance is why the US will never have an unlimited speed stretch of Autobahn.

I was hoping that he would ask what the reason for being in the left lane. I really want to know what these people are thinking!

Wow, this exists in the US? This doesn't even exist in Europe.

passining right you cant do that in Denmark

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Come over to the Netherlands gonna cost you 500 for doing it. And you are sort of aloud to speed a littlebit if you overtake just don't do it on camera.

I've never fully understood this, if you're going at the speed limit surely it's good to stick there to stop criminals speeding past you, the only people who would need that lane if you're going the limit are emergency services, which you would here coming and get over for.

@stewedfishproductions9554

2 ай бұрын

Wrong !!! I understand where your logic is going... BUT wrong on every level. Keep the passing lane clear and DO NO HOG - simple !!! Just saying. 😊

@DeepThought9999

2 ай бұрын

Have you calibrated your car’s speedometer lately, like the cops do? Your speedometer might well be showing that you are travelling at the speed limit but actually you are going slower. Most cars’ speedometers overstate the speed being travelled. Also, don’t be so inconsiderate and/or selfish. You are not a cop (I presume) so it is not your job to do the policing, particularly if you are driving a car with an uncalibrated speedometer. An easy way to calibrate your speedometer is to have a passenger use a GPS-based speedometer app on their smart phone and read out the actual speed that you are doing, while you look and see what your speedometer is reading. Then, using the GPS-based speedometer app for reference, increase your car’s speed to the speed shown on the app that matches the current speed limit and note what your speedometer is now reading. Stick to that as your maximum speed in future in the appropriate speed zones. Please stay out of the overtaking lane(s) unless overtaking. The whole point of keeping the overtaking lane(s) free is to ensure that the traffic can flow feely and safely, for the benefit of everyone. That should be obvious.

@Jamie_D

2 ай бұрын

@@stewedfishproductions9554 so then that lane shouldn't exist as no one should be be going fast enough to use it 🤔