Highway 301 in Florida
Last year on our trip to Florida there was construction on 301 from I-10 to Ocala, have they finished now? If not I am going from I-10 over to I-75. Thanks
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We all should pay attention and obey speed limits. But, pay real close attention to speed in Lawtey, Fl., for there is a school zone on Hwy 301 in town. Mommas and Dads are naturally concerned about the safety of their younguns and school zones often receive strict enforcement, as they should.
However, some towns breach the "strict enforcement" concept using revenue from traffic tickets to pad city coffers. Several years ago, officers of that major metropolitan town of Lawtey, population 700, wrote over 9,000 tickets in a year (avg. 25 per/day) and generated more than $300,000 for the City budget.
Both, Lawtey and Waldo, have long been known as speed traps. The locals know it. As an ex-LEO, I know it. ABC news has weighed in on it. AAA has paid for billboards along 301 proclaiming it. And FL. DOT has at least made an attempt to post more signage for those approaching Waldo. Hwy 301 is a nice relief from the Interstate rat race. Just watch your speed and pay close attention in those two small towns.
However, some towns breach the "strict enforcement" concept using revenue from traffic tickets to pad city coffers. Several years ago, officers of that major metropolitan town of Lawtey, population 700, wrote over 9,000 tickets in a year (avg. 25 per/day) and generated more than $300,000 for the City budget.
Both, Lawtey and Waldo, have long been known as speed traps. The locals know it. As an ex-LEO, I know it. ABC news has weighed in on it. AAA has paid for billboards along 301 proclaiming it. And FL. DOT has at least made an attempt to post more signage for those approaching Waldo. Hwy 301 is a nice relief from the Interstate rat race. Just watch your speed and pay close attention in those two small towns.
