I heartily agree. I typically do 5 above in a construction zone (which I will now not do, but do the speed limit after reading your I-80 account), and people are whizzing by me or riding my ass. Those speed cameras do cause people to slow down, even though no points are added to their licenses for a ticket.
If the news shows were allowed to show the mangled bodies and blood soaked cars it might make an impression on the public.
Perhaps they should. I saw something similar 21 years ago, only it was a van hitting a dog. The dog got up from under the front wheel and limped its way home, screaming like a woman. The driver got out; he was all broken up over it. I will never forget it. I suspect the dog's owner had to put it to sleep afterward.
“Those speed cameras do cause people to slow down, even though no points are added to their licenses for a ticket.”
Most states now have enhanced fines for speeding in construction zones. If that was coupled with speed cameras it might make a good dent in speeding.
“Perhaps they should. I saw something similar 21 years ago, only it was a van hitting a dog. The dog got up from under the front wheel and limped its way home, screaming like a woman. The driver got out; he was all broken up over it. I will never forget it.”
For circumstances beyond my control I had to quit school at 15 so I never took the mandated driving course.
My friends who did told me that one whole class period was devoted to a film that showed all the blood, gore and destroyed bodies involved in auto accidents.
It made a huge impression on everyone.
I don’t think drivers ed classes today could show such a film. Someone might sue them.
I’m glad the I-80 accident made an impression.
Spread it to those you know. It might give someone just the nudge they need to be safer.