Rock Legend Claims that ‘Northway’ Speed Limit Inspired ’80s Hit
The Lyrics
"It took me 16 hours to get to L.A.
Gonna write me up a 125
Post my face wanted dead or alive
Take my license, all that jive
I can't drive 55!"
Post my face wanted dead or alive
Take my license, all that jive
I can't drive 55!"
Sammy Hagar claims he was traveling through Albany when he got the speeding ticket that inspired his '80s hit "I Can't Drive 55!" Let's hope there isn't a repeat incident when the rock legend makes his way up to SPAC for his concert on Monday night!
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How'd your commute go today? Was it chock full of gridlock, reckless drivers, and a little road rage? Living in the Capital Region and complaining about traffic, especially traveling the Northway, is a way of life. Whether it's bumper-to-bumper or having a moron pass you like you're standing still, it's usually quite the adventure.
The Confession
It's interesting to note that it's not just locals who love to complain about our traffic and roads. Rock legend and former Van Halen lead singer Sammy Hagar said in an interview that while passing through Albany in the '80s, he was pulled over for driving 62 in a 55, thinking that the highway's speed limit was 65 MPH.
Props to Sammy Hagar for traveling at 3 MPH under the speed limit at 2 a.m.
The Video Proof
The Music Video Interpretation
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