To those of you who drive down Post Oak Trail on a daily basis and follow the posted speed limit, thank you. To those of you who have this street confused with the Autobahn, STOP SPEEDING! There a alot of children who play in the street and one of them is going to get hurt. It absolutely infuriates me to see people speeding on the stretch of Post Oak from Willow Way all the way to Elm. How can you be so careless and put yourselves above others like that? Honestly, getting there 5 seconds sooner will not make it or break it. If you are late getting your kids to the elementary, that's your fault. Leave earlier. Also, on the corners where there are shiny silver poles with red octagonal signs that say STOP. That means EVERYONE MUST STOP even if there are no cars coming. According to the Texas Drivers Handbook in chapter 5, page 5," a stop sign means that you must bring your car to a complete stop. Slowing down is not enough." I am not a perfect driver and I do make mistakes, but I NEVER speed in the neighborhood and I always STOP at the stop signs. Have some respect for your neighbors and slow down and obey traffic signs. You are not above the law. Who knows, I may invest in some spike strips to get my point across.

According to the Texas Drivers Handbook in chapter 5, page 5," a stop sign means that you must bring your car to a complete stop. Slowing down is not enough." I am not a perfect driver and I do make mistakes, but I NEVER speed in the neighborhood and I always STOP at the stop signs. Have some respect for your neighbors and slow down and obey traffic signs. You are not above the law. Who knows, I may invest in some spike strips to get my point across.

This has been on my mind quite a bit lately.  Like you, I don't speed in the subdivisions - either my own, or anyone else's.  But the whole "complete stop" thing has really been bothering me here recently.  While I may not be "above the law" based on empirical evidence, I'm quite sure those laws were based on the lowest-common denominator.  That is to say, to help people who have poor to no judgment make better decisions.  Unlike you, I am pretty close to a perfect driver, defensively speaking.  In fact, "defensive driving" to me is not enough - its far too dangerous out there on these Texas roads.  I've escalated my driving all the way to tactical.  Its like defensive driving on steroids. 

That being said, I do feel on occasion, able to make my own decision on whether or not a "full and complete" stop is tactically necessary.  Sometimes its even safer, depending on oncoming traffic, and recognizable patterns around you.  Trust no one, anticipate every possible scenario real-time.

And leaving early is not always a prudent answer.

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i havent heard that since 2003 when i last played that series. haha, nice.

I also believe the Beastie Boys have a song along these lines. The Eggman: ...saw the convertable driving by, loaded up the slingshot and let one fly...

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Any one got any sage advice? Surely someone somewhere has been able to remedy this worldwide issue.

1. Keep a large basketball next to you when sitting outside.
2. When you hear said car coming, gently release the ball so it starts rolling into the street.
3. Act all apologetic when they stop on a dime afraid it might hit their undercarriage.

 

I was just about to write the exact same thing.  A lot of times the people aren't paying enough attention and the movement catches the eye and "freaks them out" enough to hit the breaks.  A basketball under most cars will definitely get the attention of the driver.  If you don't believe me, run over one some time.  I've only seen it happen once, funniest thing to watch and hear.

I've escalated my driving all the way to tactical.

I've seen it on 75, very impressive 

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I've escalated my driving all the way to tactical.

I've seen it on 75, very impressive 

You weren't in a brown Mazda today were you?  Someone tried to...keep up with me today.  Finally caught me at my exit

 

That being said, I do feel on occasion, able to make my own decision on whether or not a "full and complete" stop is tactically necessary.  Sometimes its even safer, depending on oncoming traffic, and recognizable patterns around you.  Trust no one, anticipate every possible scenario real-time.

And leaving early is not always a prudent answer.
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I know that sometimes some people come to just a rolling stop at a stop sign if no one is coming, but I mean people plain don't stop at Willow Way & Post Oak Trail. I can't tell you how many times there has almost been an accident there. I have had people tailgate me down the street while I was going the speed limit. I have also had people goose it and pass me on the street during the morning when kids are standing on the corner waiting for the bus. That's just not right.