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Posted almost 6 years ago What do you think about SPEEDTRAP.COM? Here is the link. http://www.speedtrap.org/speedtraps/stetlist.asp
Advisory speed limits? Any thoughts? |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago Sorry, it is SPEEDTRAP.ORG, sponsored by the National Motorist Association. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago How many of you have worked fatals where one of the drivers involved thought he/she could handle the speed? Or handle the alcohol? Or handle the cell phone, or the sandwich, or change the CD, or-- well, you get the idea. The problem with advisory speed limits is that all sorts of people out there think they can handle more than they actually CAN handle, and by the time they've learned otherwise they have killed or injured someone. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago 90% of the accidents I work are directly contributed to "failure to control speed". |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago I had one last shift where the guy tried to "fix" his sandal right before entering an intersection. I'm pretty sure his insurance company is going to love that one. He gave me a written statement and all. The only reason I could smile on scene was because no one was critically injured. Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth. -George Washington |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago Interesting....They show we have (4) speed traps. I remember seeing 72 in a 25 and 63 in a 25. I would not call these stops a "speed trap". These speeds are not uncommon. Speed Trap or Race Track... |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago You always have someone who trys to beat the system. My towns not listed hehe. As for the sight, I think its pointles. Everyone in there own town knows where the most traffic enforcement is at. Especially in a small town like mine. People will still speed, and cops will still write tickets. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago I have a solution... Just drive the speed limit and pay attention to the signs that are posted every 20 to 50 feet and you won’t get a ticket... ;) According to the website we have very little, however I see officers on our highways in the same spots all the time and it’s not flagged as a trap. I call these areas hot spots not traps… => “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”
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| Posted almost 6 years ago I agree with clover thats what we call them or thats where the cops sit . Va. has alot of hot spots on I-95 |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago angelbaby68 said: Right! Speed limits are sat for a reason it has nothing to do with traps... It's there to prevent fatalities.... Just my opinion… “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”
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| Posted almost 6 years ago Anyone actually done the math to see how much tme is saved when you speed? How about this, 10 over in a 60 mph zone and travel 10 miles, just to make it easy. When Mr. Dumas argues the ticket, I ask them to do the math. I have yet to have someone argue after that. Be careful, don't get a cramp. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago HenryOceanTom said: I must disagree to the statemnet that the site is pointless. Try looking at it at a different angle. When one views the site for info on where the speed traps are they are educating themselves on where to look out for LE. Naturally they are trying to avoid a speeding ticket and in doing so they will slow down, follow the law and drive the speed limit. Therefore, the site is actually a deterrent of breaking the law. It's basically an early warning system. A couple of disadvantages I can think of is if drivers don't learn their lesson with speeding then the site only acts as an informant on where not to speed giving the site user the perception that it's ok to speed elsewhere so long as it is not monitored. Also, if the enforcing agency is relying on the particular hot spots for city/county revenue then obviously the site decreases that bottom line. Granted, if I'm not mistaken speed enforcement is implemented for the safety of citizen's. However, at the same time revenue is being generated for infraction's. I am all for speed enforcement building revenue as I believe it makes the city/county less dependent on tax payer's dollars. I can't quote statistics but I'm sure the same people that choose to speed are also more likely to run reds and stop signs as they are apparently in too much of a hurry to slow down and obey those traffic lights and signs. So if I were to place those peas all in the same pod, hopefully those that believe in "no cop, no stop" will learn their lesson one day. I just hope it's not at the expense of another. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago How else can you impact an adult negatively besides in the wallet? I tried spanking the last one, but she said she usually pays double for that. Should we just suspend every person that speeds? Or maybe take the car to the gigantic tow lot in the sky? The only benefit the department gets out of a ticket is 2 bucks in the training fund. Just like children, people always try to cloud the issue when they are wrong. How about instituting the "punch in the face" instead of one fifty for speeding? I can see it now, "Dick, you have a new black eye, were you speeding again?""Yes Jane, I notice your teeth are chipped, run a stop sign?" |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago ADAM I NOTICED YOU'RE NOT SPEAKING, DID YOU BACK TALK A COP? |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago WTF. Did someone misunderstand my statement? I'm on LE's side. My point was that the site Jack60 quoted can actually do some good and some harm but in the end the perp is the one that pays. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago I am fully disappointed with the website...Because none of the spots I work speed enforcement at are listed. Dang it. LOL. |

