Comments on: Deputies To Start Arresting Drivers For Passing On Garcon Point Bridge http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/deputies-to-start-arresting-drivers-for-passing-on-garcon-point-bridge Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: CARRIE http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/deputies-to-start-arresting-drivers-for-passing-on-garcon-point-bridge/comment-page-1#comment-445916 CARRIE Wed, 17 Mar 2021 21:51:08 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=434894#comment-445916 I understand the no passing law but when you have some one who is clearly going slow causing a traffic not to flow it's very frustrating. It's bad enough we have to spend more getting some where then add some one who won't do the speed limit when possible. Seriously....come on! I understand the no passing law but when you have some one who is clearly going slow causing a traffic not to flow it’s very frustrating. It’s bad enough we have to spend more getting some where then add some one who won’t do the speed limit when possible. Seriously….come on!

]]> By: Frank http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/deputies-to-start-arresting-drivers-for-passing-on-garcon-point-bridge/comment-page-1#comment-445599 Frank Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:55:23 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=434894#comment-445599 I support this. I support this.

]]> By: Stephen http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/deputies-to-start-arresting-drivers-for-passing-on-garcon-point-bridge/comment-page-1#comment-445569 Stephen Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:53:55 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=434894#comment-445569 Seems to be a lot of attorneys on this thread. "PaSSING iSnT ILlEgAL!!!" Actually, it is and it's considered reckless driving and reckless driving is an arrestable offense. Seems to be a lot of attorneys on this thread.

“PaSSING iSnT ILlEgAL!!!”

Actually, it is and it’s considered reckless driving and reckless driving is an arrestable offense.

]]> By: David http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/deputies-to-start-arresting-drivers-for-passing-on-garcon-point-bridge/comment-page-1#comment-445521 David Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:39:03 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=434894#comment-445521 Perhaps also ticket those who tailgate in the left lane,, if the driver they are telling is in the act of passing another vehicle. "This subsection does not apply to drivers operating a vehicle that is overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or is preparing for a left turn at an intersection." Just because your vehicle is stocked up behind someone in the left-hand lane, while they are passing somebody else, and you want to go faster does not make tailgating safe, or legal. The person may actually be in the left hand lane passing, which is allowed under the law just as much as it does allowed to be in the left hand line before making a left hand turn. Perhaps also ticket those who tailgate in the left lane,, if the driver they are telling is in the act of passing another vehicle. “This subsection does not apply to drivers operating a vehicle that is overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or is preparing for a left turn at an intersection.” Just because your vehicle is stocked up behind someone in the left-hand lane, while they are passing somebody else, and you want to go faster does not make tailgating safe, or legal. The person may actually be in the left hand lane passing, which is allowed under the law just as much as it does allowed to be in the left hand line before making a left hand turn.

]]> By: David http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/deputies-to-start-arresting-drivers-for-passing-on-garcon-point-bridge/comment-page-1#comment-445520 David Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:27:43 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=434894#comment-445520 "The BIGGEST problem in Escambia County is people who drive too slowly in the left lane of 2-lane roads." - Disagree. It is a much bigger problem that people tailgate and fail to recognize that on roads that are not limited access, people must use the left lane to pass and to prepare for a left turn. Even I. Areas of double yellow lines, a person make a left turn need a to get into the left most lane in advance of the turn. The more traffic the more further in advance that is necessary. Another issue we have I. The county that is worse than. Slower drivers I. The left travel lane is flashing-strobing, excessively bright lights by the road and illegal headlight taillight modifications. “The BIGGEST problem in Escambia County is people who drive too slowly in the left lane of 2-lane roads.” – Disagree. It is a much bigger problem that people tailgate and fail to recognize that on roads that are not limited access, people must use the left lane to pass and to prepare for a left turn. Even I. Areas of double yellow lines, a person make a left turn need a to get into the left most lane in advance of the turn. The more traffic the more further in advance that is necessary. Another issue we have I. The county that is worse than. Slower drivers I. The left travel lane is flashing-strobing, excessively bright lights by the road and illegal headlight taillight modifications.

]]> By: LEO http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/deputies-to-start-arresting-drivers-for-passing-on-garcon-point-bridge/comment-page-1#comment-445477 LEO Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:49:31 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=434894#comment-445477 The BIGGEST problem in Escambia County is people who drive too slowly in the left lane of 2-lane roads. This just as illegal as speeding btw. The second BIGGEST problem is people using their phones while driving and at stop lights holding up traffic when the light turns green. Put your phones down and just drive people. If someone is tailgating you move over out of the way it's NOT your job to enforce speed laws. Buckle up your children! If you want a surefire way to see my blue lights in your rearview mirror, let me see your child moving around unbuckled in your vehicle. Common sense goes a long way if applied. The BIGGEST problem in Escambia County is people who drive too slowly in the left lane of 2-lane roads. This just as illegal as speeding btw.

The second BIGGEST problem is people using their phones while driving and at stop lights holding up traffic when the light turns green.

Put your phones down and just drive people.

If someone is tailgating you move over out of the way it’s NOT your job to enforce speed laws.

Buckle up your children! If you want a surefire way to see my blue lights in your rearview mirror, let me see your child moving around unbuckled in your vehicle.

Common sense goes a long way if applied.

]]> By: concerned http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/deputies-to-start-arresting-drivers-for-passing-on-garcon-point-bridge/comment-page-1#comment-445410 concerned Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:39:07 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=434894#comment-445410 double yellow is no passing,also the posted speed limit is 55mph on a detour nobody enjoys.had to go to gb last week an got on the bridge a did 25mph all the way with cars piled up as far as the eye could see.maybe peaple who cant do the speed limit need not drive or get a driver and cops should ticket slow pokes too that deals with both sides of the problem not just the one that makes more money for the county. double yellow is no passing,also the posted speed limit is 55mph on a detour nobody enjoys.had to go to gb last week an got on the bridge a did 25mph all the way with cars piled up as far as the eye could see.maybe peaple who cant do the speed limit need not drive or get a driver and cops should ticket slow pokes too that deals with both sides of the problem not just the one that makes more money for the county.

]]> By: Coalmine http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/deputies-to-start-arresting-drivers-for-passing-on-garcon-point-bridge/comment-page-1#comment-445407 Coalmine Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:25:02 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=434894#comment-445407 Better than 30 in a hearse >>DJ on March 12th, 2021 6:45 am The average speed while crossing the bridge will now be 8 mph !<< Better than 30 in a hearse

>>DJ on March 12th, 2021 6:45 am
The average speed while crossing the bridge will now be 8 mph !<<

]]> By: 1 Adam 12 http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/deputies-to-start-arresting-drivers-for-passing-on-garcon-point-bridge/comment-page-1#comment-445395 1 Adam 12 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:48:48 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=434894#comment-445395 Good...... Endangering everyone because of self recklessness Good…… Endangering everyone because of self recklessness

]]> By: retired http://www.northescambia.com/2021/03/deputies-to-start-arresting-drivers-for-passing-on-garcon-point-bridge/comment-page-1#comment-445390 retired Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:25:27 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=434894#comment-445390 While they are enforcing these laws in both counties, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THEY SHOULD LOOK AT SCHOOL ZONES. I had one pass me on longleaf and kept on going about 40MPH. While they are enforcing these laws in both counties, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
THEY SHOULD LOOK AT SCHOOL ZONES. I had one pass me on longleaf and kept on going about 40MPH.

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