Waldo Fl. speed trap update
I don't have the link to the story but the famous (or infamous) Waldo, Fl. police dept. was dis-banded by the city council on Tuesday. The dept. is still under investigation by the FDLE. Reason give...
Forum Discussion
noplace2 wrote:down home wrote:
Ten to fifteen over is allowable, in most places now.
Would you, or someone, explain why this is? And further, why it is acceptable in some areas more than others, if indeed that is the case? Why bother with speed limits at all if what you describe is true? 70 in a 55? 85 in a 70? Well sure, go for it. I'd love to hear from a LEO about your statement.
Further, if you drive 70 in a 55 zone, over my hour you will get to your destination 15 minutes ahead of me. 15 MINUTES! Was it worth the cost in terms of always having to look over your shoulder for LE and the increased wear and tear on your vehicles (presumably since you are posting in a general RV issues forum you utilize one)?
Just on a practical note, given that 15 mph differential between 55 and 70 with a few exceptions (don't go there and miss the point) most vehicles will experience a significant increase in fuel mileage at the lower speed to the benefit of everyone.
Roads and road conditions have improved along with tires and cars. Everyone travels at a higher speed, almost. In these congested areas, providing the supporting road network will handle it, higher Interstate speeds enable the Interstate as well as other roads to carry more safely higher number of vehicles. The wrench in all this is Semis who play games in traffic backing up traffic for miles and so on and causing numerous accident and near accidents.
