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Originally Posted by Nucky
Please tell me other than being a $$$ Money Grab $$$ what could possibly be the reason for the fluctuation of the speed limits on Route 301 from approximately Jacksonville all the way back to the ranch in Lady Lake? I've been everywhere man and one of the best trips driving-wise was ruined on the return trip when you are already wiped out from being on the road for over 8 hours and the speed limit changes 3 or 4 times in a quarter of a mile.
Tickets were flying. They seemed to be targeting people in older vehicles but who really knows? Why did they do such a fantastic job fixing the road to ruin it with speed limits like they are? Maybe there really is no answer and it's just something we have to live with.
I saw an officer who looked like  Buford T. Justice writing a ticket. I did not get ticketed but am trying to tip off our TOTV'S friends to chill out when you are driving thru Mayberry on 301. Good Luck.
Anyway. What's with the speed limit fluctuation? |
I hear ya Nucky, we’ve had it with 301. Our go to route (coming from the north toward the Villages) is to take the 295 west loop around Jacksonville and pick up 17 south, follow 17 south to Palatka and pick up 19 south. Follow 19 south through the Ocala National Forest all the way to Altoona and take 42 west to 25 south which brings you right to the wonderful historic section of the Villages.
With the exception of the first few miles on 17 (lots of traffic lights), it’s a very nice ride, especially going through the forest. There is sometimes a speed trap in the forest, but if you set your cruise control at 60 mph than no worries.
Glad you made it safe and sound back to the Villages : )