[SoldierDad]

So, let’s just forget about the volume of traffic on those limited access highways, and the potential for road hazards (such as a ladder that falls off of a pickup truck). That 16 mph increase does become extremely crucial when there are road hazards (and since no one can predict when something will happen, then if you choose to drive over the posted speed limit the onus is on you if something happens).

[OA5599]

Although I disagree with you, you do have a point. 70 mph on the Triborough Bridge and a little debris out of nowhere: Don't worry, I didn't lay it down.

[Abby4116]

The way these speed stops worked in Maryland (they are now not used at all since this officer's death) is there would be one trooper in a blind spot using a radar gun and a group of troopers perhaps a mile ahead, stepping into all lanes to pull traffic over. Most people instinctively slow down when they pass the radar carrying trooper, but they were clocked at the higher speed. I haven't read what this driver's speed was at the time of striking the trooper, but it was most likely UNDER 71 mph.

Some of the radar detection equipment was permanently installed on an overpass.

And, yes, it was a good revenue maker since they could write multiple tickets for drivers just keeping up with traffic. It was not aimed at the reckless, pass everyone on the road, type of speeder.