[dillywho]

What is wrong with going the speed limit everywhere? They are posted limits, not suggestions. If you are late, then just be late and plan to leave earlier next time. "Lack of planning on your part, does not constitute an emergency on everyone else", as my boss used to say when the engineers would turn in paperwork for revision on an emergency basis.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by dsned

I am a firm believer that the gov. doesn't care about you or your children so yes it is a school zone and yes it is a way to make money for the county. I grew up without the benefit of school zone and I had to learn to watch for cars and stay aware of my surrounding and keep myself safe.

Oh, the good old days..................................

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by dsned

I am a firm believer that the gov. doesn't care about you or your children so yes it is a school zone and yes it is a way to make money for the county. I grew up without the benefit of school zone and I had to learn to watch for cars and stay aware of my surrounding and keep myself safe.

You really believe this? Really?

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by dsned

I am a firm believer that the gov. doesn't care about you or your children so yes it is a school zone and yes it is a way to make money for the county. I grew up without the benefit of school zone and I had to learn to watch for cars and stay aware of my surrounding and keep myself safe.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

You really believe this? Really?

Some people are just born contrary Bogie. We get annoyed on this forum with their negativity, but imagine what their spouses have to deal with 24/7.

[golf2140]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Some people are just born contrary Bogie. We get annoyed on this forum with their negativity, but imagine what their spouses have to deal with 24/7.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Boy Howdy.

I can't remember if there were school zone signs when me and Martha Washington walked to school, or even cars, but I think that slowing down in the area where schools are is a good idea, just to practice a little self control.

I can't see how agreeing with that idea would be politically correct or incorrect. It is a rule. Follow it. OR

Book'em Danno!

You and Martha and Dolly Madison and I didn't have flashing school zone lights because we had crossing guards. Eventually automation took over, most guards left, and flashing lights are not getting the job done. Hence the radar guns. And no doubt it's a cash cow, but why not if it's going to keep the kids safer. I see kids up there crossing frequently. If one kid up there got hurt, there would be hue and cry on TOTV re police not doing their job.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by dsned

I am a firm believer that the gov. doesn't care about you or your children so yes it is a school zone and yes it is a way to make money for the county. I grew up without the benefit of school zone and I had to learn to watch for cars and stay aware of my surrounding and keep myself safe.

You didn't need school zones in your day. Model Ts only went so fast

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by DougB

You didn't need school zones in your day. Model Ts only went so fast

School zones are restricted to 20 MPH, but my neighborhood streets are 15 MPH. I guess that says that us old folks aren't as good as little kids at crossing the street.

[red tail]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Some people are just born contrary Bogie. We get annoyed on this forum with their negativity, but imagine what their spouses have to deal with 24/7.

well said!

[donb9006]

Originally Posted by DougB

You didn't need school zones in your day. Model Ts only went so fast

They could go 45mph.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

School zones are restricted to 20 MPH, but my neighborhood streets are 15 MPH. I guess that says that us old folks aren't as good as little kids at crossing the street.

That's probably true.