Water-Bug wrote:
In Michigan, when a LFO pulls someone over, it back up traffic for miles. Between the lookie lous and everyone jamming over to the left lane because of the emergency vehicle avoidance laws, a LFO pulling someone over is almost a traffic hazard.
"LFO" - :h
In CA - the LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) who routinely enforce traffic regs on the freeways are the ("CHP") - CA Highway Patrol.
When it's *not* rush hour/s - traffic on many freeways flows at anywhere from 10 to 15 mph *faster* than the posted speed limit.
(Most freeways that's 65 - there are some posted at 70)
Vehicles towing trailers are limited to 55mph - *supposedly*..;)
Tow your trailer at 55, and you will be routinely passed by commercial tractor-trailers doing 65-68 (and more).
Obviously, any Chippy could write all the cites he/she could fit into a given shift!
The above applies - unless you're the "point man" - you're home free.
Secondary -even well traveled roads- will rate more intense (speed limit) enforcement by the CHP.
Traffic flow is paramount on freeways - and the LEOs (CHP) have plenty of accidents (etc.) to handle.
BTW - nothing new - been this way for years, and years.
However, sometimes a section of some busy freeway is targeted for special speed limit enforcement (extra units, etc.) by the CHP, due to many accidents, etc.
Usually - it's on the nightly news - and.... drivers beware!
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