On roads emptied by coronavirus pandemic, some Southern California drivers floor it – and collect tickets

Some drivers said the increase in speed has been noticeable. “I’ll be doing 70 in the #3 lane and there will be cars going 80 in the #1 lane, often weaving around slower cars,” wrote Ron Gee, 60, of Santa Monica, in a Twitter reply on Tuesday, April 7. “I’ve been commuting from Santa Monica to Long Beach to bring food to my mom once a ...