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Old 08-28-2014, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by spk7951 View Post
According to the Ocala Star Banner five police officers in Waldo alleged, in testimony to the city council, that the police chief and city manager implemented a ticket quota system, a violation of Florida law. The police chief was placed on administrative leave August 12th and FDLE is investigating. The officers, supposedly, were required to write 12 tickets per 12hr shift.
In 2012 this area, along 301, was rated the 3rd worst speed trap in the US and Canada.
Its about time...You have to hit brakes very fast to achieve the speed reductions posted every 100 feet. I always thought it was illegal!