View Poll Results: # of Speeding Tixs
0: I am a safe driver.....thus far
300
66.08%
1
86
18.94%
2
28
6.17%
3+: the cops are out to get my car
40
8.81%
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Poll: Speeding Tix (merged threads)
#31
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Originally Posted by ff_
Yup, "those bastards". Good for nothing bastards.
I wonder if you'd be saying the same thing if one of "those bastards" saved your life? Or nabbed the guy that molested your 8 year old daughter? How about if one of "those bastards" took a bullet in the chest to protect one of your family members?
Think about that before you start mouthing off about cops. Try showing some respect for the people that are prepared, at any moment, to put their own life on the line to protect yours.
I wonder if you'd be saying the same thing if one of "those bastards" saved your life? Or nabbed the guy that molested your 8 year old daughter? How about if one of "those bastards" took a bullet in the chest to protect one of your family members?
Think about that before you start mouthing off about cops. Try showing some respect for the people that are prepared, at any moment, to put their own life on the line to protect yours.
Last edited by PhilipMSPT; 08-07-06 at 07:02 AM.
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#33
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Originally Posted by MCLAREN369
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Originally Posted by ff_
Yup, "those bastards". Good for nothing bastards.
I wonder if you'd be saying the same thing if one of "those bastards" saved your life? Or nabbed the guy that molested your 8 year old daughter? How about if one of "those bastards" took a bullet in the chest to protect one of your family members?
Think about that before you start mouthing off about cops. Try showing some respect for the people that are prepared, at any moment, to put their own life on the line to protect yours.
I wonder if you'd be saying the same thing if one of "those bastards" saved your life? Or nabbed the guy that molested your 8 year old daughter? How about if one of "those bastards" took a bullet in the chest to protect one of your family members?
Think about that before you start mouthing off about cops. Try showing some respect for the people that are prepared, at any moment, to put their own life on the line to protect yours.
Last edited by PhilipMSPT; 08-07-06 at 07:02 AM.
#35
I respect the police and their willingness to put their lives on the line to protect us and our families from criminals. I also look for the police to go after reckless drivers, drunk drivers, people who run red lights and those who speed in residential areas. But when it comes to interstate highways, many of which were engineered to have cars operate at much higher speeds, I think I'm a much better judge at how fast I am capable of driving. Personally, I think many interstate roads, except perhaps in very congested areas should have no speed limits, just like the German Autobahn.
I'd rather see the police spending their time on higher priority activities like going after hard core criminals than enforcing than going after people who speed on highways. Another dumb law, in my opinion is the click it or ticket. A waste of time. I wear a seatbelt but if someone is stupid enough not to, that's their choice. Why waste police resources on this?
I'd rather see the police spending their time on higher priority activities like going after hard core criminals than enforcing than going after people who speed on highways. Another dumb law, in my opinion is the click it or ticket. A waste of time. I wear a seatbelt but if someone is stupid enough not to, that's their choice. Why waste police resources on this?
#36
Originally Posted by lifeisgood
I respect the police and their willingness to put their lives on the line to protect us and our families from criminals. I also look for the police to go after reckless drivers, drunk drivers, people who run red lights and those who speed in residential areas. But when it comes to interstate highways, many of which were engineered to have cars operate at much higher speeds, I think I'm a much better judge at how fast I am capable of driving. Personally, I think many interstate roads, except perhaps in very congested areas should have no speed limits, just like the German Autobahn.
I'd rather see the police spending their time on higher priority activities like going after hard core criminals than enforcing than going after people who speed on highways. Another dumb law, in my opinion is the click it or ticket. A waste of time. I wear a seatbelt but if someone is stupid enough not to, that's their choice. Why waste police resources on this?
I'd rather see the police spending their time on higher priority activities like going after hard core criminals than enforcing than going after people who speed on highways. Another dumb law, in my opinion is the click it or ticket. A waste of time. I wear a seatbelt but if someone is stupid enough not to, that's their choice. Why waste police resources on this?
Now, if you have a problem with the laws themselves (eg, seatbelt laws or speed limits), tell it to your legislative representative. The legislature makes the laws, so complain to them about it. But don't blame the cops for doing their jobs.
#37
Originally Posted by tgara
What YOU think about YOUR driving is completely irrelevant. The police are there to enforce the laws, not make them. If you're going over the posted limit or otherwise not complying with the laws, you are in violation and can be cited. Its as simple as that. Nobody cares if you "think" you can drive faster.
Now, if you have a problem with the laws themselves (eg, seatbelt laws or speed limits), tell it to your legislative representative. The legislature makes the laws, so complain to them about it. But don't blame the cops for doing their jobs.
Now, if you have a problem with the laws themselves (eg, seatbelt laws or speed limits), tell it to your legislative representative. The legislature makes the laws, so complain to them about it. But don't blame the cops for doing their jobs.
I had one ticket in 20 years, so I'm not advocating that people act recklessly, but drive within safe limits that the roads were designed for--and I'm not blaming the cops--they have a job to do; I just think that in some cases speed enforcement is a waste of resources. Apparently, Germany agrees. Until the speed limits change, I'll keep my Valentine on.
Just worry about yourself; you sound like you have serious control issues. By the way, have you ever driven over the speed limit? Then turn yourself in. Have a nice day.
#38
Originally Posted by lifeisgood
I'm sure your well intended, but I'll think for myself, thank you--I could care less about you telling me what I should do; this is a forum to express ideas and opinions in a collegial way and to share information.
I had one ticket in 20 years, so I'm not advocating that people act recklessly, but drive within safe limits that the roads were designed for--and I'm not blaming the cops--they have a job to do; I just think that in some cases speed enforcement is a waste of resources. Apparently, Germany agrees. Until the speed limits change, I'll keep my Valentine on.
Just worry about yourself; you sound like you have serious control issues. By the way, have you ever driven over the speed limit? Then turn yourself in. Have a nice day.
I had one ticket in 20 years, so I'm not advocating that people act recklessly, but drive within safe limits that the roads were designed for--and I'm not blaming the cops--they have a job to do; I just think that in some cases speed enforcement is a waste of resources. Apparently, Germany agrees. Until the speed limits change, I'll keep my Valentine on.
Just worry about yourself; you sound like you have serious control issues. By the way, have you ever driven over the speed limit? Then turn yourself in. Have a nice day.
At any rate, you missed the point of my post. It's NOT about thinking for yourself, and its not a personal attack on you. Its about obeying the law. When I said nobody cares what you think, I meant that law enforcement or the courts don't care if you think you can drive over the limit. This issue from a law enforcement standpoint is very simple. You drive over the limit, you get a ticket because thats what the law says. End of story. And if you are "not blaming the cops", who are you blaming?
You obviously think the law should be changed. Great, go tell your representatives in the legislature that there needs to be another system because you can drive safely over the limit. If you can gather a majority of people who want to do that, you can affect a change in the laws. Or get yourself elected to the legislature and push a bill through. That's the way the system works. I'm talking about the process here, so stop taking comments so personally.
#44
Originally Posted by lifeisgood
I'd rather see the police spending their time on higher priority activities like going after hard core criminals than enforcing than going after people who speed on highways.
#45
Originally Posted by ff_
They do go after the criminals, and I'm pretty sure that (and accidents on the street) take priority over stopping people for doing 40 in a 30 zone. The thing to remember, however, is that issuing tickets plays a part in generating revenue for "the system". Without that, you can bet your state income taxes and/or property taxes would be higher. Look at it this way: by keeping your nose clean and not getting speeding tickets, you just gave yourself a nice tax break.