NLEX, SCTEX, Over-Speeding, Speed-Radar [MERGED Threads]

**niky** · March 28th, 2007 10:55 AM

On the South Super Highway, it's advisable to stick to 100 and below anyway, due to traffic conditions and the horrible roads.

On the North Expressway, depending on the time of day, you could go to sleep at 140 km/h and wake up a few minutes later, and you'll still be going straight.

Yes, high speed is illegal, but the rate declared is arbitrary, and based on older strictures, more historically determined than scientifically determined. Notice that the speed limits in the US and Europe change over the passing of time, in response to both technology advancements and perceived safety needs... while ours stay static.

Heck, if you want to be a stickler, the tollway speed limits are all illegal. 100 km/h is 20 km/h higher than the national road speed limit.

The North Expressway surface is safe for speeds of over 200 km/h (traffic permitting), and many motorists from the North drive at speeds between 140-160 km/h to shorten the long travel time... as some of them work in Manila and go back home the same day... a prospect involving six to ten hours of total travel time each day. The NLEX patrols only catch people who are obviously way above the limit, kaya 120 km/h is somewhat safe.

Of course, if you do speed, it should be with consideration of others, and with an eye as to not endangering other motorists. And if you get caught... problema mo na yun.

**mazdamazda** · March 28th, 2007 11:22 AM

As I've said a million times already here...

The speed limit is not enforced actively along the open system portion of the NLEX (Balintawak to Bocaue). Along the closed system, it is well advised to stick just below 120 kph.

I don't see anything wrong with going a little above 100 kph. Even provincial buses travel at 120 kph regularly.

**yuichi** · March 28th, 2007 11:55 AM

your inputs would lighten many drivers, salamat guys. this past days in pampanga i've been driving only around 80-110kph sa NLEX. it's better than 120-150kph, more relaxed and less stress coz you just cruise almost straight, nakangiti ka pa.

btw, is it also true that the NLEX Patrols only apprehend overspeeding on the Southbound lane?

**boybi** · March 28th, 2007 12:07 PM

They also apprehend overspeeding northbound vehicles, but very seldom.

**ssaloon** · March 28th, 2007 12:30 PM

hassle mahuli jan. tutubusin mo pa license mo sa town kung san ka nahuli.

**boybi** · March 28th, 2007 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by ssaloon

hassle mahuli jan. tutubusin mo pa license mo sa town kung san ka nahuli.

Di ba sa LTO Main ang pagtubos ng license?

**toyboxph** · March 28th, 2007 12:44 PM

I know someone na nahuli na northbound. allowed daw up to 120 kph. nahuli sya kasi 128 kph ang speed nya on a starex. anyway, i drive everyday from pampanga to work (eastwood) along NLEX and ang reference ko lagi are the buses because they know exactly where you may speed a bit more lang. and they know which lane is clear because they have a better/higher view.
i beg to disagree na its safe at speeds more than 200kph especially approaching san simon. damn that area: there are 3 bridges with stupidly steep and short approach angles. lilipad ka above 150kph. talk about world class!! di kaya nila dinadaanan at nararamdaman yun? nagigising lagi passengers ko basta nadadaanan ko ito. anyone who shares the same sentiments as me? hehe.. pero aside from that, satisfied ako sa nlex.

**niky** · March 28th, 2007 01:12 PM

Depends on your vehicle. Vans, Trucks and SUVs don't have the suspension to deal with stuff like that at high speeds. Basically, too little suspension suppleness and stiffness. Most large cars have more spring than shocks. Soft shocks to make the ride soft, hard springs to support the weight. What happens, thus, is that they bounce too much over road imperfections. I rarely go over 100 km/h in our Crosswind... and I usually stick to 80 km/h on the SLEX when driving it.

When I drive up north with the RS, I don't notice much in the way of dips or bumps, but then again, I don't drive balls out over inclines leading to bridges... that's just asking for trouble. The RS has stiffer shocks and softer springs than the Crosswind. Thus, it'll give more over a bump (not bounce up in the air), and the stiffer shocks control the springs, so they don't oscillate after the bump (that boing boing boing feeling you get in a pickup after hitting a bump). Yan nga yung ayoko sa bagong Civic... parang soft ng rear shocks nila... bouncy.

The flat portion of the NLEX, the wide, patrolled area, is good for speeds over 200 km/h... but only if your vehicle has a suspension and brakes optimized for those speeds. Quite smooth and with terrific sight-lines. Too much traffic during the daytime, though, so I usually keep it at 120 km/h through there. Helps save gas if you drive at 80 km/h, actually. My Northern trips, including Manila and Laguna driving, get me 10 km/l at 120+ and 14 km/l+ at 80-100 km/h.

**ec4u2c** · March 28th, 2007 01:41 PM

Hi Guys,

based on my experienced nahuli na kasi ako dyan sa NLEX overspeeding gusto ko lang kasing ma try yung bilis nung bagong Civic ko, yung naka huli sa akin is nasa taas nung mga overpass dun naka park yung pick-up nila, hindi ko lang kasi napansin agad kaya nahuli ako pagdating sa toll exit. according to them 120kph daw yung maximum at yung nakuha sa akin is 126kph. ang hirap pa naman paki usapan yang mga naghuhuli sa expressway kahit yata bigyan mo ng 500 pesos ayaw nila titiketan ka talaga nila. ayun sa kamalasan kinuha ko yung license sa LTO east ave.

Tip ko lang if ever napasin nyo na nahuli kayo nung mga naka pick-up na nasa overpass, mag drop by muna kayo sa MCdonalds along bocaue exit for 1 hour siguro para matabunan yung plate number mo ng mga ibang nahuhuli pa, sinusulat lang kasi nila yung details sa paper nung mga nagbabantay sa toll galing dun sa mga naka pick-up sa overpass. hehehehe

**ec4u2c** · March 28th, 2007 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by yuichi

your inputs would lighten many drivers, salamat guys. this past days in pampanga i've been driving only around 80-110kph sa NLEX. it's better than 120-150kph, more relaxed and less stress coz you just cruise almost straight, nakangiti ka pa.

btw, is it also true that the NLEX Patrols only apprehend overspeeding on the Southbound lane?

"btw, is it also true that the NLEX Patrols only apprehend overspeeding on the Southbound lane?" I guess so, kasi pag pauwi ako ng pampanga minsan nag ooverspeed ako ng 150kph. I think siguro hindi nila alam kung saan ka mag eexit kaya hindi sila masyadong nanghuhuli. Pag papuntang south kasi isa lang ang babagsakan mong toll exit db?