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[paulg]

I was refering to the A1M M18 junction, but we are only overtaking slower traffic the same as everybody else does.

[05omegav6]

Thats usually to avoid the slip road traffic, having traffic lights on motorway junctions is never a good idea.

That's usually as soon as they see a hold up up front ....... no where near a slip road

Cynic

[Andy B]

No Al, just what see

[blackviper90210]

I commute on the M42 jcn1 to jcn4 everyday. I invariably stay in lane 1 and pretty much stay at a steady 60, whilst lane 2 & 3 seem to hurtle along at 80+, only for me moments later fly past at 60 because they've all bunched up and stopped 

[05omegav6]

Quite a messy stretch of road that It surprises me just how many people refuse to use the M6 toll that 20minutes or so of no stress is worth every single penny imho

[Kevin Wood]

Quite a messy stretch of road that It surprises me just how many people refuse to use the M6 toll that 20minutes or so of no stress is worth every single penny imho

I used to use the M6 toll when it was reasonably priced (couple of quid, IIRC?). Granted, I rarely travel the M6 at peak times, but these days the "old" M6 seems to move Ok (despite the cynically placed variable speed limits permanently set to 50MPH). I'd rather have a fiver in my pocket now, TBH.

[paulg]

£11 for HGV's 

[maracus]

I often think you save the cost in fuel from being able to keep shifting 

[05omegav6]

£11 for HGV's 

Even then worth every penny for a nice, straight forward run

[paulg]

Most companies wont pay it, nor will I out of my own pocket!

[05omegav6]

Most companies wont pay it, nor will I out of my own pocket!

That explains why I always seem to be driving the only truck along it then

[Sir Tigger KC]

Most companies wont pay it, nor will I out of my own pocket!

French motorways are nice and empty for the same reason. The 'A' roads are a different matter however.... 

[Kevin Wood]

I often think you save the cost in fuel from being able to keep shifting 

The speed I used to do it, I doubt there'd be a fuel saving. I made sure I got my money's worth.

[D]

I was refering to the A1M M18 junction, but we are only overtaking slower traffic the same as everybody else does.

When you see a traffic jam up ahead, how does moving into the fast lane help? All that means is that you end up stuck in the fast lane. And when traffic starts to move, you cant keep up and hold up traffic behind you till you find a space on the left that you can move over into.

Still sounds selfish to me. Would you like it if cars sat in 2 out of 3 lanes doing 40 and holding you up?

[05omegav6]

Have experienced that as well on a free flowing m25