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barrels dot the landscape. There is alot of road work going on around here. Detours
are everywhere, taking you to out of the way places. It takes a painstakingly
long time to go from one side of town to the other. On ramps and off ramps to
major highways are being redone. Lanes are being widened. Sidewalks and angled
parking are being put in. One area of town is adding a roundabout. And near us
they are rebuilding and repairing bridges. All of this has changed the traffic
patterns and has made for a congested daily commute. People are frustrated.
Cops have stepped up their game hoping to nab those not wearing their seat belts
or speeding. Just the other day... one
pulled me over, far away from the construction zones... for going 5 mph over the limit of 45, on a back country road. I
understand the need for safety... but 5 mph over??? I've seen folks going much
faster, believe me, on that same stretch of road. And I bet they've never seen
those flashing lights, telling them they're in trouble. Even though, they
should have. Come on. I'm an old lady. I meant no harm. I was on my way to
Walmart. Give me a break. Fortunately... he did. My information was in order
and I had no previous citations. So the nice police officer left me off with just
a warning. Thank goodness for small favors. Ever since my uniform encounter, though... speed has been bumped off my radar. I have been creeping
along, out there on the road... so much so... that cars are now passing me
where they probably shouldn't... going faster than ever. Where are the cops? Next thing you know I'm
going to get a ticket for going too slow, while all these other guys speed off
to their destination. Have you ever gotten a ticket?
