SemperFiCop
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pdsenecal wrote:I,the female who drives all the time, drove our Tundra up it last August. Going up is great because in the driver's seat, you are in the middle of the road most of the way, and there's a mountain on your passenger side. On the way down, well that's another story. The passenger side drop off looks way too close and you want to stay left, but there are other cars coming! EEk.
On the way down they have a mandatory stop for brake temperature testing. We were fine, but the officer told us that the worst vehicle for hot brakes is the Ford ExplODER! If they are too hot, you have a mandatory cool down period before you can continue.
So, if you don't mind heights and tense driving, it's great and a definite once in a lifetime. Pack a hat, gloves and a warm jacket even in the summer.
Please provide the Reference (Law)
that States you must STOP
to allow the BRAKES to Cool Down...
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NGRRFan
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Quote:Quote:On the way down they have a mandatory stop for brake temperature testing.
Please provide the Reference (Law)
that States you must STOP
to allow the BRAKES to Cool Down... There are road people that will stop you. If you don't stop you will get a ticket for driving an unsafe vehicle, and failure to obey a traffic control device (the stop sign). Now do you want to be an idiot or do you want to be safe?
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Retired Phone Man
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Here's a link to Pikes Peak
Most of it is paved and a nice drive through wooded area. See map at link. Above Glen Cove some areas are still gravel but I believe they are planning to pave the whole thing to reduce erosion. I believe the mandatory stop was at Glen Cove and there is a gift shop and restrooms there. If you stop as you cross the first lake near the bottom you can look near the top and see part of the switch back road.
Pikes Peak is run by the US Forestry service and the toll road ($10 per person) is run by the City of Colorado Springs.
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SemperFiCop
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NGRRFan wrote:Quote:Quote:On the way down they have a mandatory stop for brake temperature testing.
Please provide the Reference (Law)
that States you must STOP
to allow the BRAKES to Cool Down... There are road people that will stop you. If you don't stop you will get a ticket for driving an unsafe vehicle, and failure to obey a traffic control device (the stop sign). Now do you want to be an idiot or do you want to be safe?
There are No people that will stop you
Only the Police can Stop You!
Please think before passing Wrong Information...
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Semperficop - NGRRFAN asked you a question. So glad you answered it. IF you have not experienced it don't shout out. That road is a private road and has its own rules.
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They do have a brake temp. check point, and you do have to stop. If your brakes are considered hot you have to stop. I drove a 28ft class "C" up to the top with no problem. Descending, we just took our time and had no problem with the brake temp. check point. I ran the genny at the top but I had to adjust the carb for the thin air.
Just don't let other cars make you go too fast. Pull over if you are being pressured and enjoy the trip.
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SemperFiCop
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1948 The Pikes Peak Highway was then set up as a toll road under a permit from the Department of Agriculture. Since June 7, 1948 it has been operated successfully by the City of Colorado Springs.
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NGRRFan
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SemperFiCop wrote:1948 The Pikes Peak Highway was then set up as a toll road under a permit from the Department of Agriculture. Since June 7, 1948 it has been operated successfully by the City of Colorado Springs. Very true...... and that's why it is a toll road and they can make their own rules and enforce them.
Again I ask you... are you going to be an idiot and not stop or are you going to be safe?
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SemperFiCop
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NGRRFan wrote:SemperFiCop wrote:1948 The Pikes Peak Highway was then set up as a toll road under a permit from the Department of Agriculture. Since June 7, 1948 it has been operated successfully by the City of Colorado Springs. Very true...... and that's why it is a toll road and they can make their own rules and enforce them.
Again I ask you... are you going to be an idiot and not stop or are you going to be safe?
Again,
Only the Police can Stop You.
Are You a little Slow?
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This thread has obviously gone off topic and has become a disagreement between 2 posters. Since the OPs question has been answered, I am closing the thread.
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