When I lived in OH, it seems the state police were just as happy to ticket
instate as out of state vehicles. And that if it's after the 15th or 20th of
the month, slow way down. Seems there's a quota system involved and by the
end of the month they will tighten the tolerance to make their quota. And
'yes', this is a revenue generation tactic.

I learned to have a great deal of respect for these folks. They were willing
to pull over and help a distressed motorist as well as write a ticket. Once
they pulled you over, just understand you are getting a ticket.

My dad would tell me to 'drive what you can afford'. So I learned very
quickly after my first 2 tickets (a little slow at first).

Since I left OH and moved to NM where the speed limit is 75, I have to be
very careful when I am out of state. So for me, I have to watch it all the
time.

Be safe!

Dave


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Mc Coy" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: OT: Akron OH living info request


> You are either lucky or drive slow enough.
> We drive between BSEPA and Fort Wayne a few times a year and I also have
clients in OH.  We also never got stopped in OH because we were warned and
are cautious.
> But a friend in IN who was a trucker refused to take routes if it required
driving in OH.  He got a ticket for something everytime, as did everyone
else in the company.
> OH likes to harass out of state truckers and gets revenue from tickets
instead of higher taxes.
>
> jm
>
>

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