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To: i-node who wrote (403287)	7/31/2008 8:16:57 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574005

Yeah, they're going to try and do it, and it is awfully unpopular with people. I hate the 55 mph speed limit; it is utterly absurd to have this arbitrarily low figure shoved down our throats. Honestly, if it costs me more to drive 80 (and I doubt it does -- my car seems to get about the same mileage either way, and it has far more to do with WHERE I'm driving than it does the speed at which I drive), then if I want to pay for the gas how is that the freaking government's business? So, dude, you think you're above the law? You don't have to obey speed limits now? Just for the record......you're not above the law, but I understand if you think you are......so did Ted Stevens and a bunch of other Republicans. It seems to be in your DNA. And I can't wait til they SHOVE 55 MPH down your throat! ;-)

To: i-node who wrote (403287)	7/31/2008 9:10:47 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574005

David, > I just paid a $150 speeding ticket I got while driving through a speed trap -- not designed to save lives, not designed to save fuel, but designed to raise money for a municipality with 400 people in it. I love hearing about stories of "speed trap towns." Best way to fight back: speedtrap.org Tenchusatsu

To: i-node who wrote (403287)	7/31/2008 10:21:13 PM
From: Joe NYC	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574005

David, Mine are pretty sensitive, but I'm not sure 5 psi would be picked up. I get the idea they are really look for disparity amongst the 4 tires -- so if one is significantly lower than the others you get the warning. I don't really know how they work though. I have seen these sensors on rental cars. And I have seen the sensors light up on several cars (like 3). There is a lot of randomness to it. I would start the car, drive for few miles, the sensor comes on. (When I saw it the first time, I pulled over and looked at the tires). Then I would stop for a while, start the car later, and the sensor would not light. Later on, it might again... Joe

To: i-node who wrote (403287)	7/31/2008 10:56:31 PM
From: Joe NYC	Respond to of 1574005

David, I just paid a $150 speeding ticket I got while driving through a speed trap -- not designed to save lives, not designed to save fuel, but designed to raise money for a municipality with 400 people in it. I paid a similar "tax" to 2 indian reservations in Arizona in the past. It may be their major source of revenue... Joe

To: i-node who wrote (403287)	8/1/2008 1:23:23 AM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1574005

I just paid a $150 speeding ticket I got while driving through a speed trap -- not designed to save lives, not designed to save fuel, but designed to raise money for a municipality with 400 people in it. I understand those speed traps are fairly common in the South. Do you ever wonder why so many southern towns are so poor that they need to set up speed traps to make revenue? I just think it is more opportunity for government to meddle in our lives -- something Obama, et.al., love, and something I just can't stand. Think I'll move to France if he gets elected ;) Promises, promises.........