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Old 03-17-23 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
Dang, I hate to see that.
If they want to generate revenue, catch people speeding and EARN the money.

Camera tickets are a money making scam....
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Old 03-18-23 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
I got a speeding ticket in the mail.

7.5 miles over the limit. (Or 12km)

$82


that stinks. i'm sure you were a real danger on that empty road.
Old 03-18-23 | 09:04 AM
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Oh yeah lol, think of the children!
Old 03-18-23 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Believe it or not, thats the correct mount! I see them all the time. Thats why I said they look so bad, its like somebody just zip tied the plate to the grille...

Here's a GV80 with a front plate bracket:

I saw one of these with a personal plate with black background. It really helps. Doesn't look too bad.
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That is HILARIOUS because yesterday I was behind a brand new C300 that had a personalized plate “MCH2FUN”. They’re prerogative of course but there’s nothing fun about a 2.0t. If it were the 6 cylinder I would have taken it much more seriously.
What about IMRICH, MYWIFE and... BESTDAD? What a looser!
Old 03-18-23 | 10:16 AM
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7 mph over the limit? That's ridiculous and stinks.

I wonder if most of the ticket goes to some 3rd party private company instead of the municipality you were driving in?

I remember a thread where AJT123 pointed out that they have these automated speed cameras in Knox County too and most, if not all of the revenue they generate goes to a private company. Possibly in a different state.

Old 03-18-23 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by LH1
7 mph over the limit? That's ridiculous and stinks.

I remember a thread where AJT123 pointed out that they have these automated speed cameras in Knox County too and most, if not all of the revenue they generate goes to a private company. Possibly in a different state.
Red light cameras, not speed cameras. But yep!
Old 03-18-23 | 11:05 AM
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Ah yes, that's right. It was a red light cam.

Striker223 better hope they don't get speed cameras in Ohio or he's doomed.
Old 03-18-23 | 11:14 AM
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the recent front license plate talk reminded me of this short clip


that show used to be so good XD
Old 03-18-23 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LH1
Ah yes, that's right. It was a red light cam.

Striker223 better hope they don't get speed cameras in Ohio or he's doomed.
They tried and people just shoot the cameras or fry them with ultra powerful lasers. It's Ohio after all......
Old 03-18-23 | 11:24 AM
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Haha, thats great

Yeah all these speed cameras most of the money goes to the private company that installs and maintains the cameras.
Old 03-18-23 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Haha, thats great

Yeah all these speed cameras most of the money goes to the private company that installs and maintains the cameras.
Yep and if more people realized that they would ban them, it's just a scam with a bribe to the local gov for allowance to operate in the area.
Old 03-18-23 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Striker223
Yep and if more people realized that they would ban them, it's just a scam with a bribe to the local gov for allowance to operate in the area.
I remember reading somewhere that they voted to ban these cameras. I was like why would you want to ban these cameras? I guess it makes perfect sense now.
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I ordered a new leather conditioner that is really excellent, but I’m confused as to why it’s in such a huge bottle…I mean, this bottle would last a lifetime…smallest bottle they offer!




Old 03-18-23 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
I ordered a new leather conditioner that is really excellent, but I’m confused as to why it’s in such a huge bottle…I mean, this bottle would last a lifetime…smallest bottle they offer!



Probably for those who do detailing. Hence the big bottle
Old 03-18-23 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Probably for those who do detailing. Hence the big bottle
Usually they have smaller sizes…I have lots of professional grade products



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