At 08:29 PM 5/19/2007, Steve Laifman wrote:
>John,
>
>California highways used to have marked measured miles, and fractions,
>on open highways and freeways. Many enthusiasts used it to calibrate
>their speedo / odo meters. A stop watch and a measure distance,
>however, were all you needed for a "Contest". A number of mutually
>honest friends would time themselves thru these posted distances, and
>lay claim for the speed contest of the week, without another car present
>to warrant an obvious "speed contest".
>
>This was grand fun until the Highway Patrol, and the State Department of
>Highways caught on and removed this great assets. No more posted
>distance signs!
Hmm. Most Eastern States (that is, "States of
Reality") are converting to 0.1 mile markers to
aid those in accidents when calling in on cell
phones. I suspect that you guys out there on the
Left Coast haven't yet heard of cell phones. I
guess it's an East Coast thing. <he grins>
Marc
msmall@aya.yale.edu
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