No, it's definitely illegal, at least by the letter of the law. But as long as you're only going a few miles over the speed limit for a few moments, nobody's g

No, it's definitely illegal, at least by the letter of the law. But as long as you're only going a few miles over the speed limit for a few moments, nobody's going to write you a ticket for it. One of many situations where the law in theory and practical application differ, since officers are given discretion (read: ability to apply common sense) in their duties. It's not a perfect system, but it's what we've got.