Houston woman warns motorists of speed trap. Goes to Jail.

[OrangeEmpire]

Originally Posted by Cdywolfe

I got caught in a speed trap in Clayton Co. Georgia on the way home from from Orlando about 10 years ago. With no warning the limit drops from 70 to 55. I had the cruise control set to 80, so got pulled over going 25 over the limit. It wound up costing me close to $1000 once it was all said and done cause apparently 25 over the limit is reckless driving. Keep in mind this is right outside of Atlanta and I was on a 6 lane highway going with the flow of traffic. I actually went 55 the next time I went through there and in my opinion, that was reckless driving. It's really not safe to be driving 25+ below the flow of traffic.

Either way I work in EMS and deal with cops daily and have a high level of respect for LE; with that said speed traps are gay and I have no problem with anyone shining light on police officers robbing people.

Speed traps are utter non sense. Citizens should go to their local authority and on up and get them shut down.

[OrangeEmpire]

Originally Posted by Yankee_Vol

F*** the police

+1

[Cdywolfe]

Originally Posted by hmanvolfan

I'm confused how gayness factors into this issue.

Gay - adjective

7. Slang Disparaging and Offensive. awkward, stupid, or bad

[Rasputin_Vol]

Originally Posted by Pepe_Silvia

Yeah, bow to the police state. They hate when somebody tries to interfere with their speed ticket money flow.

Yeah.. it's the end of the month also. Gotta make dat monay, mayne.

[Rasputin_Vol]

Originally Posted by AJeray4TN

I'm not the one in jail right now. I also know when and how to pick my battles. Knowingly interfering with the activities of a police officer will land you in jail more often than not interfering. Pretty simple concept actually.

I'm not saying she deserves jail time, but Jesus, when a cop wants you to do something, or not do something, it's probably a good idea to oblige him/her.

I've got issues with the highlighted in this particular situation. Warning drivers about a speed trap is not obstructing justice, interfering with police activities or something that an officer can/should make you stop doing.

America used to be the land of the free.

[therealUT]

Originally Posted by Rasputin_Vol

I've got issues with the highlighted.

As do I; if LEO are most often interfering with the lives of the citizens they are sworn to protect and to serve. It is LEO who should have to demonstrate a high-degree of probably cause before they interfere in the lives of even one citizen.

[Rasputin_Vol]

Originally Posted by AJeray4TN

My only point is that if she didn't hold up a sign, and stand in the middle of the road, she wouldn't be in jail.

Read what you just wrote here and explain to me how that is grounds to be thrown in jail.

I think I'll call the cops on the high school band the next time I see them waving signs for their car washes at the McD's on the corner...

[Rasputin_Vol]

That guy in the Uncle Sam outfit that twirls the big arrow signs outside of the title loan office or liquidated furniture store needs arresting, also.

[Rasputin_Vol]

Originally Posted by rockytop9808

Your faith in the legal system as it is is hilarious.

Scary...

[Rasputin_Vol]

Originally Posted by Velo Vol

When I'm out riding I'm glad to see police enforcing the speed limits against speeding idiots.

You can just as easily be hit by an idiot driving the speed limit or someone that may not see you because they either don't see you or just aren't paying attention.

[Chris4Vols22]

Seems ridiculous that they arrested her, but she really should have just kept biking home. There was virtually no point in trying to warn other drivers, I'd be surprised if any drivers could even read that terrible sign she made, and she could have just gone home instead of standing out in the heat.

I don't see how she came to the conclusion that it was a good idea to make the sign, and/or argue with the officer.

[ShanMan]

Thanks for posting this, guess I wont be warning oncoming traffic about speed traps anymore...Id hate to have a felony obstruction of justice conviction for flashing my headlights.

[YorkVol]

Back in the day we all had cb radios that we would pass on info aboit speed traps. Don't recall anyone going to jail over that.

[Chris4Vols22]

Originally Posted by ShanMan

Thanks for posting this, guess I wont be warning oncoming traffic about speed traps anymore...Id hate to have a felony obstruction of justice conviction for flashing my headlights.

Originally Posted by YorkVol

Back in the day we all had cb radios that we would pass on info aboit speed traps. Don't recall anyone going to jail over that.

Neither one of these scenarios involves allegedly standing in the middle of the street with a sidewalk present.

[ShanMan]

What about phone apps like Waze and Trapster? Bet they are being served warrants as I type this.