"Bryan" > wrote in message
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> On May 29, 11:39 am, sf > wrote:
>> On Sun, 29 May 2011 09:31:34 -0700 (PDT), Bryan
>>
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > I don't use it in traffic, only on uncrowded divided highways. It
>> > makes one's right leg happier on long drives.
>>
>> It's especially good for wide open highways that are devoid of
>> anything to remind you of your lead foot on the gas pedal.
>>
> Which helps keep me from getting a 78 in a 65 ticket. In a 65, I can
> set it for 71-72, and not have to worry about speeding tickets.
>
> --Bryan

Cruise control has saved me many a ticket. I set if for 5 over the posted
speed and I can go right by a radar trap and have never been stopped.
Without it, on a long drive it is easy to creep up into the danger zone.

A couple of months ago I was in the left lane at 70 mph barely passing a few
cars in the right probably doing 69 mph. The guy behind me was impatient
and badly wanted to get by me. After I passed the last car, I moved to the
right and he went right by me. About 100 yards later, the State Police
cruiser signaled him over for a speeding ticket.