I get it - but my remark was saying there are people who actually object to the cop being there at all - you know, as though the response is "whatsa matter officer, not enough other crime to work on in this county?". If you don't speed, there's zero chance you'll get a ticket for speeding. Most of the time when I've been caught, my initial anger at the cop dissipates once I realize if I hadn't been speeding, it wouldn't have happened.
Over time, I've tried to learn where the low speed zones are, and having learned the hard way - I follow them. My expectation is that other drivers have as well, so slowing down shouldn't cause a problem even if it does create a backup of cars as they slow down. There's a stretch of road on Adelphi Road near the U of M where it's *25* mph - on a four lane divided road. No reason. I still don't get the slow area in Mechanicsville and only on southbound 235. But I observe it because I've been caught.
My thought about cameras is that, I wish I had a nickel for every time I've seen some daredevil schmuck zoom down the road and not get caught. For every idiot who goes 55+ down a small residential road - like I live on. At least once a week I have to yank my kids to the side of the road because someone has to drive twenty miles per hour or more above the speed limit. I know it's just a matter of time before someone gets hit. The problem with these idiots is that they will think that THEY are safe, not giving a thought to the safety of those on the street - or in other cars.
Fair enough - we agree!
