Larry Young wrote:
> John,
> You're thinking about the civilized world, but this is Texas! Speed
> traps are frequently used, with the help of the local justice of the
> peace, to help boost the town coffers. Usually, they require you to pay
> on the spot or got to jail. I'm surprised Michael was allowed to drive
> away without paying. Be especially careful toward the end of the month,
> because they'll be looking to fill there quotas.
As an example, just about everyone in Texas knows about Bangs, TX. The whole
town is such a speed trap that it's now
entered the realm of urban myth... there are continuing arguments about how
many different constabularies have speed
traps set up there.
I was probably let go because it happened on an interstate highway, but that's
just a guess. If it had happened in one
of the more notorious small towns in Texas, I might have been detained.
Cheers.
--
Michael D. Porter
Roswell, NM
Never let anyone drive you crazy when you know it's within walking distance.
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