Against selling gas powered blowers. ** -- scoop76cs 03/01/2019 8:57PM
Everytime the pitcher is changed, the tv/radio announcer is changed -- MEHOKIE 03/01/2019 6:22PM
...mopery with intent to creep ** -- chumley 03/01/2019 6:11PM
You decide where 30% of your taxes go (e.g., schools, roads, charity, etc.) -- Suffhokian 03/01/2019 3:03PM
And the other 70% you keep in your pocket? -- MP4VT2004 03/01/2019 5:19PM
Public flogging if you block traffic because you got in the wrong lane and -- HokieDan95 03/01/2019 2:56PM
Per below you are supposed to stop (brake hard) and let the person delay -- fordham 03/01/2019 3:44PM
Banning robo-calls ... What? you say there already is??? -- Hokie in CT 03/01/2019 2:44PM
To never again write another law!!!!!!! ** -- grill to chill 03/01/2019 2:40PM
Bundestag will have to write that one now ** -- Vienna_Hokie 03/01/2019 5:10PM
Reduce handicap parking spots by 75% and increase the fines tenfold for -- RoswellGAHokie 03/01/2019 2:16PM
I have to park 2 miles from Harris Teeter because I'm not: -- King Jaffe Joffer 03/01/2019 7:23PM
When people pass everyone in an empty lane when it is obvious -- HokieSignGuy 03/01/2019 1:48PM
You really don't learn to cuss until you learn to drive. ** -- Perk55 03/01/2019 7:55PM
Zipper merge, foster and more efficient. We need fewer sheep ** -- 133743Hokie 03/01/2019 5:01PM
This thread is the perfect microcosm of humanity today. -- VTSnake 03/01/2019 3:54PM
Nobody disputes the zipper method is a preferred, faster way to merge. -- HokieSignGuy 03/01/2019 4:32PM
48zip is 100% correct in a utopian planet..... we are far from utopia ** -- fordham 03/01/2019 4:05PM
That's a stupid reason to continue doing things the wrong way. ** -- vtbones 03/01/2019 4:28PM
Problem, humans are stupid ** -- fordham 03/01/2019 5:01PM
Until each car can be programmed to do it the right way, we have to -- HokieSignGuy 03/01/2019 4:35PM
It doesn't stop people observing better, more efficient "rules". -- 48zip 03/01/2019 4:09PM
Except your more efficient way does not work in reality -- fordham 03/01/2019 5:02PM
I'm just being realistic. I'm in the same belief as you if it is a -- HokieSignGuy 03/01/2019 4:25PM
This we agree on! ** -- 48zip 03/01/2019 5:00PM
You sure have a funny definition of facts. ** -- VTSnake 03/01/2019 4:19PM
Ha. I do dislike using that word here. But.... -- 48zip 03/01/2019 4:58PM
Then there are those of us who are civil/transportation engineers. ** -- 48zip 03/01/2019 4:00PM
I.e. the experts that people should be listening to ** -- VTSnake 03/01/2019 4:18PM
This conundrum will never be solved, yes if everyone will merge farther -- fordham 03/01/2019 2:23PM
Wrong. Traffic naturally slows at pinch points. Plus usually there's a -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:26PM
Wrong, people run up to the last foot and force their way in thus making th -- fordham 03/01/2019 3:10PM
Haha. Trust me, if you're just trying to block, I'll get by. -- 48zip 03/01/2019 3:15PM
Some do, usually big rigs will assist though. you do get the point -- fordham 03/01/2019 3:18PM
Who said anything about time or importance? Not me. Quite the opposite. -- 48zip 03/01/2019 3:49PM
If you are standing in line at the dmv and go to the front of the line -- fordham 03/01/2019 4:03PM
Single line or double? It matters. -- 48zip 03/01/2019 4:05PM
Try zipper lines at the dmv and you will need cops standing ready -- fordham 03/01/2019 4:07PM
You realize it takes 2 lanes for a zipper, right? DMV is totally different. -- 48zip 03/01/2019 4:11PM
Human nature does not work for your perfect scenario -- fordham 03/01/2019 5:05PM
I mean better. Not perfect. Nothing is perfect. -- 48zip 03/01/2019 5:08PM
It is only "better" until you get a group of selfish drivers together -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 5:16PM
Daytona, amiright? ** -- 48zip 03/01/2019 5:27PM
Actually, I don't know where the photo was taken -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 5:33PM
Just the recent Daytona races. In the Infinty race only 9 finished. -- 48zip 03/01/2019 5:42PM
Some days I am surprised there aren't bigger accidents here in NOVA -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 6:01PM
The closest I came was a black SUV that cut me off. I flipped him off. -- 48zip 03/01/2019 7:58PM
Wrong ** -- VTSnake 03/01/2019 2:06PM
Wrong ** -- vtbones 03/01/2019 1:50PM
Explain. did you read my post? ** -- HokieSignGuy 03/01/2019 1:51PM
Yes I read it. You're wrong. -- vtbones 03/01/2019 1:57PM
In a kumbaya world you are right, in the real world he's right ** -- HokieDan95 03/01/2019 2:14PM
I disagree with your "Emergency vehicles get by fine when they use their -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 2:07PM
It's not an opinion. You're disagreeing with a fact. -- vtbones 03/01/2019 2:27PM
It is an opinion when the word "fine" is used -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 2:33PM
Your example was "couple of minutes", Not 5, not 7, not 10. -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:44PM
For me a "couple of minutes" is at least 3 minutes which I believe -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 3:01PM
1. I was just reciting your example. 2. I know no one who intentionally -- 48zip 03/01/2019 3:19PM
To answer your question - I can't say since I don't know everyone in NOVA -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 3:51PM
Spot-on assessment of people who flaunt basic decency because they -- HokieSignGuy 03/01/2019 4:40PM
Those problems were caused by poor drivers -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:12PM
I'm not sure I agree with you given the problems typically occur -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 2:22PM
Understood, but they aren't the normal patterns I'm referring to. ** -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:23PM
It is "normal" for NOVA though -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 2:28PM
More reason to standardize it with a sign. ** -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:29PM
I know there are signs on I-66, but I am not sure if there are any on -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 2:42PM
100% compliance is an impossible goal. But a "zipper" sign will -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:46PM
I am not asking for 100% compliance. Just 51% compliance ;-) -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 2:52PM
Here's the thing though....in the vast majority of cases cars are ALREADY -- JoesterVT 03/01/2019 2:15PM
Make the front the zipper point. Shorter lines. And it is safer. -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:20PM
But why zipper where space is already constricted and full of distractions? -- JoesterVT 03/01/2019 2:24PM
It reduces backup distances. That’s the key. People a half a mile back may -- Hoakie82 03/01/2019 2:47PM
Is this the we are all done in less than 12 year AOC deal? ** -- fordham 03/01/2019 4:08PM
Colorado have ocean front property? -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 3:04PM
...and vegans. Don't forget vegans. ** -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:58PM
Exactly why the location should be at the end. Standard. -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:28PM
While it would be nice to standardize where vehicles zipper -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 5:30PM
We need a day of declaration; from that point on, those who do it are -- jmanatVT 03/01/2019 2:06PM
Yes, I've read the study. But you are still pissing a ton of people off. -- HokieSignGuy 03/01/2019 2:05PM
Visibility? Traffic is going 5 feet/minute. And usually emergency vehicles -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:10PM
Only pissing people off because of norms. If everyone is picking either -- jmanatVT 03/01/2019 2:08PM
Agry. Reduces the backup by 40-50% too. ** -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:04PM
A law against making more laws ** -- Nzane4vtNnc 03/01/2019 1:46PM
Driving below the speed limit in the left lane on Interstates. ** -- Major Kong 03/01/2019 1:37PM
Idiots flashing lights when I'm traveling 5+ MPH above the speed limit -- RTFC 03/01/2019 8:32PM
My wealthy friend has a driver that has only gotten two tickets in his life -- Hurley09 03/01/2019 1:43PM
Yes, those morons should be shot on sight! ** -- BTHokie 03/01/2019 1:39PM
Drivers, who fail to obey traffic laws and signs, can be shot on sight ** -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 1:36PM
Hmmm....speed limits are posted on signs ** -- Vienna_Hokie 03/01/2019 3:22PM
Yes, I know ;-) -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 3:34PM
MLB salary cap ** -- HokieForever 03/01/2019 1:34PM
Restaurants get rid of the "brunch" menu. It's false advertising. -- Hurley09 03/01/2019 1:33PM
If you're in the left lane and don't move over - I can ram you with my car ** -- VermontHokie 03/01/2019 1:33PM
Ramming is a bit much, but we can compromise -- how about a gentle tap? ** -- HWA 03/01/2019 2:31PM
I would love to see a fully loaded tractor trail give a Prius -- VTHokie2000 03/01/2019 4:46PM
Saw pretty much that about 20years ago on 66 just outside the beltway -- Vienna_Hokie 03/02/2019 11:21AM
Except I-66 doesn't have much (if any) "downhill" once you get past -- VTHokie2000 03/03/2019 6:37PM
Rubbin is racing ** -- fordham 03/01/2019 3:12PM
People who sub more than 1 thing on a listed menu item ** -- hoosnowahokie 03/01/2019 1:29PM
Against freeloaders.... ** -- Vtskier1 03/01/2019 1:25PM
Delete, spud beat me to the idea** -- BTHokie 03/01/2019 1:24PM
Weight limit on yoga pants. ** -- Chris Coleman
03/01/2019 1:22PM
Only on the low end ** -- BioVTjunkie 03/01/2019 2:19PM
Isn’t that like the white whale. Rarely seen anymore since people are fat! ** -- Hoakie82 03/01/2019 2:51PM
Intelligence test required to post on an internet message board. ** -- Spud 03/01/2019 1:07PM
^^^Hates America^^^^ -- Vienna_Hokie 03/01/2019 1:08PM
Jail time for anyone who responds to thread before reading other responses ** -- Vienna_Hokie 03/01/2019 1:06PM
Wait, clarify...what time is the jail on? ** -- JoesterVT 03/01/2019 1:09PM
DST obviously, which would then be standard time -- Vienna_Hokie 03/01/2019 2:05PM
No pants friday codified into law. ** -- ElbertoHokie 03/01/2019 1:05PM
Against false advertising -- HokieAl 03/01/2019 1:04PM
Permanent ban of the idiocy that is daylight savings time ** -- JoesterVT 03/01/2019 1:01PM
Youthful violent offenders and parents held in stocks in town square ** -- Vienna_Hokie 03/01/2019 12:58PM
People who spit their gum on the ground should be shot on the spot. ** -- Hurley09 03/01/2019 12:53PM
Dammit. That was my choice. ** -- RoswellGAHokie 03/01/2019 2:18PM
You'd like Singapore.... ** -- Vtskier1 03/01/2019 1:23PM
Goes the same for smokers throwing butts on the ground like it is their -- HokieSignGuy 03/01/2019 12:58PM
Smoke cigars. They decompose. ** -- 48zip 03/01/2019 1:27PM
My high school history teacher suggested that cigarettes be redesigned.... -- CrystalCoveHokie 03/01/2019 1:17PM
I was parked at a light, being gassed by the smokers beside me... -- JoesterVT 03/01/2019 1:12PM
You would've been my hero. -- HWA 03/01/2019 2:30PM
I smoke cigars, and I agree. That would have been hilarious, ** -- 48zip 03/01/2019 2:59PM
Shooting is too good for those people ** -- 81_Hokie 03/01/2019 1:01PM
Permanent shift to Daylight Savings Time ** -- Vienna_Hokie 03/01/2019 12:52PM
I want more daylight in the evening, not the morning. ** -- TechMomof2 03/01/2019 1:16PM
So you agree with Vienna_Hokie ** -- VTSnake 03/01/2019 2:07PM
Daylight savings time banned forever ** -- HokieMacDaddy 03/01/2019 12:50PM
Standard time banned forever ** -- 81_Hokie 03/01/2019 1:02PM
Then, wouldn't DST become Standard? ** -- 48zip 03/01/2019 1:28PM
So Time itself is banned and no one would ever be late **WINNER** ** -- Vienna_Hokie 03/01/2019 2:07PM
I can get on board with one of you -- EDGEMAN 03/01/2019 1:22PM
My kids were born 11PM the night clocks go forward -- VTSnake 03/01/2019 2:11PM
If it only saves one life, it's what we gotta do ......... ** -- BayHokie 03/01/2019 12:33PM