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Post by Saggitariutt Jefferspin (ith) on Mar 13, 2009 13:19:45 GMT -6
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Post by lpcalihawk on Mar 13, 2009 13:23:47 GMT -6
They've been setting up speed traps on 235 to catch all the visitors to the boys state tourney. Welcome to Des Moines.......have a $100 ticket on us........come back soon now.
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Post by Gumbyhawk on Mar 13, 2009 13:24:57 GMT -6
Related...
Saw a speed trap on I-80 in the Newton area today. Some mouthbreathing county mounty was on the Highway 14 bridge aiming a hand-held radar gun at drivers and his buds were picking up poor slobs down the road.
Consider yourself warned.
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Post by HawksStock on Mar 13, 2009 13:26:28 GMT -6
guys, are pulling over cars going less then 10mph over?
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Post by Saggitariutt Jefferspin (ith) on Mar 13, 2009 13:30:47 GMT -6
guys, are pulling over cars going less then 10mph over? I don't really know what their threshhold is. I would imagine it probably depends how busy they are. |
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Post by thunderhawk on Mar 13, 2009 13:34:27 GMT -6
guys, are pulling over cars going less then 10mph over? I don't really know what their threshhold is. I would imagine it probably depends how busy they are. In my experience in The DM, it's pretty rare to be pulled over on the interstate/freeway for 10 over, unless you're inept at disguising your intoxication. On the side streets, though, especially in Windsor Heights, they will nail you for 5-10 over. I'd advise driving the speed limit through St. Patrick's day. |
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Post by 101 on Mar 13, 2009 13:53:16 GMT -6
Interesting topic. I have driven the I-80 (Iowa City to Quad Cities) and then I-88 east across Illinois back and forth probably 10 times each year for the past 15 years and never, ever saw any cops.
I did that trip just 2 weeks ago and saw 1 speed-trap on I-80 and 3 on I-88 during just my one-way trip. I suspect revenues at the Policy Dept are down like everywhere else so they are looking for a way to put some cash in their accounts.
Geez....will it never stop?
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Post by Saggitariutt Jefferspin (ith) on Mar 13, 2009 13:55:23 GMT -6
I don't really know what their threshhold is. I would imagine it probably depends how busy they are. On the side streets, though, especially in Windsor Heights, they will nail you for 5-10 over. Damn straight. Especially University in between 63rd and 73rd! |
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Post by Gumbyhawk on Mar 13, 2009 13:58:10 GMT -6
guys, are pulling over cars going less then 10mph over? I'm not sure, but the mounty near Newton looked like he was about ready to jizz his pants holding that radar gun... if that is any indication. |
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Post by Solar Stud on Mar 13, 2009 14:01:33 GMT -6
Interesting topic. I have driven the I-80 (Iowa City to Quad Cities) and then I-88 east across Illinois back and forth probably 10 times each year for the past 15 years and never, ever saw any cops. I did that trip just 2 weeks ago and saw 1 speed-trap on I-80 and 3 on I-88 during just my one-way trip. I suspect revenues at the Policy Dept are down like everywhere else so they are looking for a way to put some cash in their accounts. Geez....will it never stop? +1 I can set my Escort to look about 3 miles down the road....if they're simply sitting there flashing Ka band, I'll see it 2 miles ahead, and simply slow down. Seth-1, cops-0 However, some cops have evolved in intelligence and either flash (quickly turn on and off) Ka band (which I can still beat) or they'll flash laser, which takes a deft brake foot to avoid a ticket. Cops-1, Seth-0 Let's just say, I've made it to IC in under 3 hours before....on I-88.  |
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Post by hawkeyedug on Mar 13, 2009 15:13:07 GMT -6
Interesting topic. I have driven the I-80 (Iowa City to Quad Cities) and then I-88 east across Illinois back and forth probably 10 times each year for the past 15 years and never, ever saw any cops. I did that trip just 2 weeks ago and saw 1 speed-trap on I-80 and 3 on I-88 during just my one-way trip. I suspect revenues at the Policy Dept are down like everywhere else so they are looking for a way to put some cash in their accounts. Geez....will it never stop? I've seen many a speed trap on I-88 on my IC to Chicago trips. Luckily I've never been nabbed. |
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Post by socal on Mar 13, 2009 15:14:06 GMT -6
Interesting topic. I have driven the I-80 (Iowa City to Quad Cities) and then I-88 east across Illinois back and forth probably 10 times each year for the past 15 years and never, ever saw any cops. I did that trip just 2 weeks ago and saw 1 speed-trap on I-80 and 3 on I-88 during just my one-way trip. I suspect revenues at the Policy Dept are down like everywhere else so they are looking for a way to put some cash in their accounts. Geez....will it never stop? But I'm sure they saw you.......  |
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Post by 101 on Mar 13, 2009 15:34:41 GMT -6
I'm sure they did but as Seth says, Ron 1, Cops 0. They nabbed a couple of people who had just passed me. Whew! Interesting topic. I have driven the I-80 (Iowa City to Quad Cities) and then I-88 east across Illinois back and forth probably 10 times each year for the past 15 years and never, ever saw any cops. I did that trip just 2 weeks ago and saw 1 speed-trap on I-80 and 3 on I-88 during just my one-way trip. I suspect revenues at the Policy Dept are down like everywhere else so they are looking for a way to put some cash in their accounts. Geez....will it never stop? But I'm sure they saw you....... |
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Post by twinegarden on Mar 13, 2009 15:46:41 GMT -6
I suppose I should get my registration updated tomorrow to avoid another $90 fee. Anyone know if the polk count treasurer is open on Saturday mornings?
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Post by mattahawk on Mar 16, 2009 16:04:59 GMT -6
It's obviously past Saturday but the answer is no, they aren't. My wife says you can do it online though.
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Post by twinegarden on Mar 16, 2009 16:38:02 GMT -6
It's obviously past Saturday but the answer is no, they aren't. My wife says you can do it online though. Thanks matta, I tried doing the online thing but I don't have my password, guess I'll have to head down there in the morning. |
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Post by TBELL on Mar 16, 2009 18:17:22 GMT -6
I am going to hit it hard downtown tomorrow, and I have made the concious decision to leave my car at home in Ankeny, so I don't make any "not so smart" decisions.
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