The Beacon News in Illinois has another story of ticket camera bureaucracy causing problems for motorists. Here’s an excerpt: Unsure why the Kane County Circuit Clerk would send him anything in the mail, Ernie Bolen assumed he’d been summoned for jury duty. Needless to say, a letter stating he owed $375 for speeding in an […]
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Avoid Speeding Tickets: The Value Of A Good Radar Detector
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist The best way to fight a traffic ticket is to avoid getting one in the first place. In addition to developing the habit of constantly scanning your surroundings and being on alert for cops — and radar traps — every driver should invest in a top quality radar detector, such […]
What Should Cities Do If 90% Of Drivers Exceed The Speed Limit?
According to an article on Chattanoogan.com, a recent traffic study performed on Signal Mountain, Tennessee’s roads showed that more than 90% of drivers exceeded the posted speed limit. Can you guess what the city’s response was to this fact? If you guessed “let’s install speed cameras and ticket everybody,” then you’re absolutely right: Signal Mountain […]
Jericho, Arkansas: Pay Your Ticket Or Get Shot
There are many small-town speed traps across the country, but Jericho, Arkansas may be one of the most outrageous speed traps out there. A big reason why speed trap towns are able to stay in business for years is that they generally leave the locals alone. After all, if the tickets are going to out-of-towners, […]
Florida Highway Patrol Ticket Quota Exposed
A recent article in the St. Petersburg Times highlighted the story of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper who has accused the department of firing him because he didn’t write enough tickets. The Highway Patrol predictably denied having a ticket quota. They said that the officer was fired for not meeting “performance standards.” This is a […]
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