Gap laws?
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Gap laws?
I was just woundering if anyone here knows if neon lights are illegal at deals gap and if you guys know if they ticket guys with dark windows. I'm at about 10%. I just want to keep things easy and just get a speeding ticket.
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I think running the gap at midnight with my red neons may be kinda cool. When i watch videos of people running the gap why is their usally a police car at the bottom of the run, it looks like the cop is almost waiting for them. but all that happens is that they just park behind him and thats it. go to yahoo and do a search for tail of the dragon, click on video and look for the one with a 350Z.
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I've been to the gap 4 times so far this year, and 2 times last year. I've seen a cop at the bottom of the Gap a couple times. Coming from the opposite direction there is a long straight, and I think the speed limit is 40 or 50, can't remember. I've cruized trhough there at a constant 60-65ish right by the cop, and he didn't seem to mind.
I've also seen cops sitting at the lookout area in the middle of the Dragon. But I've only seen them there on days when it is pretty packed. I've never heard of anyone getting a ticket at Deals Gap, but I know a couple people that have been "poinited at".
So in all, keep it in your lane and don't do anything stupid, and you will not have any trouble with the cops.
I've also seen cops sitting at the lookout area in the middle of the Dragon. But I've only seen them there on days when it is pretty packed. I've never heard of anyone getting a ticket at Deals Gap, but I know a couple people that have been "poinited at".
So in all, keep it in your lane and don't do anything stupid, and you will not have any trouble with the cops.
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What would you say are the unwritten laws of deal's gap. For EX. if I'm on Gap and an RX/motorcycle get's behind me and they are driving faster then me, What are the rules. Do I wave and try to move over a bit, will they flash their lights at me to let me know they want to pass. How do you go about slowing down on a road were everyone is speeding, I hear their are area's on Gap where you can pull over and look over the mountain, how would I slow down for those. These ?'s may seem stupid to a few of you, but I would rather have someone laugh at me then cause a problem on the Gap. We all represent each other.
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It is common practice to signal and pull off the road a bit, (there are quite a few places, not just the overlook), and wave the bike, car, horse or whatever on by. They will most likely wave back.
I've come up on SUVs and such on the gap, and sometimes they just try and speed up more. That can get very dangerous becasue they end up using both lanes of the road at speeds which they are not comfortable with.
I've come up on SUVs and such on the gap, and sometimes they just try and speed up more. That can get very dangerous becasue they end up using both lanes of the road at speeds which they are not comfortable with.
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Basic rule of thumb on the Dragon is stay on your side of the road. Never cross the center line for any reason. If someone can/will pull over enough for you to pass on your side thats fine. You'll have enough runs with other people in a group to catch on to driving it.
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If it's another 7 owner I doubt that will happen much. If it's a local and they are driving the speed limit be polite. Don't want them calling the law and complaining about about us while we're there. Don't think about trying to "race" or "drift" or set a new land speed record on the Dragon. Just doing the speed limit in some parts is fast enuff for some people. You'll catch on as the day goes on and there will be plenty of time Saturday afternoon to get all the driving you want. It takes a while to catch on to 318 turns in 11 miles.
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Technically, there is NO PASSING at Deals Gap. What I remember whole 11 miles are double yellow.
Everyone needs to remember that its a "PUBLIC ROAD". Which means you need to follow TN/NC driving laws.
Also remember that when you are out there, you are representing Rotary Community.
I know we all want to show off but be careful out there. Many spots on the Gap, if you make a mistake it could be fatal!!!!
318 turns in 11 miles means you have to be aware of the road, the surroundings, and the car.
Be sure that your car is in good mechanical condition.. PLEASE!!! Don't do anything crazy up there and also follow your group leader! Group leaders are there to guide you thru because they have past experience.
if you want to be a group leader, let me know.
Everyone needs to remember that its a "PUBLIC ROAD". Which means you need to follow TN/NC driving laws.
Also remember that when you are out there, you are representing Rotary Community.
I know we all want to show off but be careful out there. Many spots on the Gap, if you make a mistake it could be fatal!!!!
318 turns in 11 miles means you have to be aware of the road, the surroundings, and the car.
Be sure that your car is in good mechanical condition.. PLEASE!!! Don't do anything crazy up there and also follow your group leader! Group leaders are there to guide you thru because they have past experience.
if you want to be a group leader, let me know.
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Originally Posted by STREET RACING IS BAD MK
herblenny How would drivers go about finding a group leader to follow? Is their a signup for drivers looking for one?
This year, we'll organize one super long rotary drive, thru Deals Gap. Hope to have great videos and pics of this.
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Originally Posted by herblenny
This year, we'll organize one super long rotary drive, thru Deals Gap. Hope to have great videos and pics of this.
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I assume exhaust noise is not a problem, as long as I close the header dump around Fontana.
I will be shooting with a mounted 8mm camcorder, and maybe some with the "hat cam".
I also have 3 spare FRS radios, and a 200w CB.
Sureshot mobile - over..
I will be shooting with a mounted 8mm camcorder, and maybe some with the "hat cam".
I also have 3 spare FRS radios, and a 200w CB.
Sureshot mobile - over..
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