CHP and DOT busting truckers at Loves....

digesterman · September 14, 2014, 08:03:47 PM

That is very true Clifford, where is Andy of Mayberry when you need him. I love the little small towns but they can have their drawbacks

shelled · September 14, 2014, 11:03:11 PM

Quote from: Lin on September 14, 2014, 09:36:07 AM
Many years ago, when we lived in Louisiana the state passed a law making it illegal for towns to earn more than 25% of there budget from traffic tickets. Apparently, some towns were funded by 3 times that percentage. Of course, you know that would have been all by non-residents passing through.

I thought it was really amazing that they actually passed such a law and suspect that some of the lawmakers or their family members must have gotten ticketed.

Many years ago, Texas passed a similar law, however cities still depend on fines for funding, even a large city like Dallas. What they do now is give you a deferred judgement provided that you have a clean record for some specified period and pay hundreds of dollars of "court costs." And an unfortunate number of police officers do not much care about whether or not you were actually breaking any law if it's the last few days of the month and they haven't met their quota yet. Experiences like that tarnish my trust for all police because I have no way of knowing until it is too late whether I'm dealing with a trustworthy law officer or not.

edward

pete36330 · September 15, 2014, 04:34:11 AM

We have a Judge in our little town that will explain it to you, The speed limit is 55 not 56 or 57 ..So please all you people that Don't think the law applies to you .Please come on thru ,,Our Rescue squad and volunteer fire dept needs new equipment to better serve our residents. And if you think a speeding ticket hurts.Try one of our school zone violations,,Happy motoring to all ,and please drive on thru ..because our Barney is watching for you ..

Ed Hackenbruch · September 15, 2014, 06:36:51 AM

Ca. hiway 49 from China Camp to Mariposa was a little tight in a 35 ft. bus also.....had to unhook the toad and have my wife drive ahead of me to let me know if any traffic was coming around some of the corners. Did meet two rigs, first one was a tour bus and the second was another rv.

digesterman · September 15, 2014, 06:58:19 AM

Ed you were a little to the south of our little adventure. My son and I got it into our heads that we wanted to follow the old gold rush trail, now Ca HWY 49 as far as we could. It is rich with history but tends to go up just to come back down with a good measure of twists and turns doesn't it. Love trains so Jamestown was our first stop.

Had been following your adventures in Mont. another state I wouldn't mind living in but wife says no to the snow in the winter. When we came thru a couple of weeks ago we had a dusting of snow in the mornings on some of the higher passes, not sure I would want to travel to much in the winter there in a bus. Was happy to see you all fixed and on the road again.

Dave5Cs · September 15, 2014, 07:11:00 AM

Ed,
You went the wrong direction. You want to really have some fun go from Jamestown the other way to Grass Valley on 49. Lee isn't kidding. I have driven that Canyon road with my Tundra and a 16 foot flatbed trailer hauling lumber to a job-site way back in the woods. I didn't think I would make it there at times. Some really steep parts that I wonder if our bus would even make it up without dumping the toad or at all in 1st gear. American River Canyon going up into Auburn after the bridge to the left is so windy narrow and steep I can't even image Lee doing it in a 45 footer but knowing that he did that will be my new story. I know this guy!!!............

Dave5Cs

luvrbus · September 15, 2014, 08:18:36 AM

We done it in a 40 ft Eagle towing a Jeep

Lin · September 15, 2014, 08:38:33 AM

Pete, I think I know the town you are talking about. Retardville is where everything is a bit slow.

Dave5Cs · September 15, 2014, 11:01:43 AM

There a movie called " Blood County" and it is about what you are talking about. Had to finally go out of town because everyone in the government was in on it in the county.

kyle4501 · September 15, 2014, 08:04:52 PM

A friend took this video the other day
Greenville Cop Speeding

(//www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf1iJ91E6ok)
The posted limit is 65 & the cop had left Greenville & was in Simpsonville.
The cop passed him at a pretty good clip, so he sped up to see how fast he was going - that's when he turned on the camera.
As soon as he got home, a phone call was made to the city to report this officer's actions.

At least my buddy wasn't using the phone for texting

eagle19952 · September 15, 2014, 09:13:10 PM

Whats your point...the cop does not need his lights to exceed he speed limit.

kyle4501 · September 16, 2014, 04:54:24 AM

Quote from: eagle19952 on September 15, 2014, 09:13:10 PM
Whats your point...the cop does not need his lights to exceed he speed limit.

His supervisor indicated otherwise.

I just thought it was appropriate to the discussion that it is easy for an isolated action to be so noticeable.
Personally, I don't care how fast he goes as long as safety of others is not endangered - AND that I am afforded the same . . .

Boomer · September 16, 2014, 08:51:59 AM

I have often wondered why in this country most think it is their god given right to drive over the speed limit without ramifications. Speed laws are just that, a law. Like any other law. Break the law and there are ramifications. Trying to turn it around and make it all the cops fault is stupid in my book. Just part of the dumbing down of personal responsibility in this country I guess.

pete36330 · September 16, 2014, 09:02:32 AM

Boomer ,,VERY WELL SAID ,,

CrabbyMilton · September 16, 2014, 09:32:02 AM

Well said Boomer and I second you Pete. Bottom line, just do your homework first so you can't use ignorance as an excuse. Like I said, the cop haters can have their opinion but frankly most of these anti cop types behave like the 5 year old that got caught stealing a cookie.