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May. 29th, 2019 04:26 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
gridloreToday was a "maximum traffic enforcement" day in Santa Clara. Which meant a full-court press going after speeders, unsafe drivers, seat belt and phone violators, among other things. The enforcement teams targeted expressways, major thoroughfares, and . . . school zones. :)
This morning, I had a pair of Sheriff's deputies lurking on Los Padres. They snagged three red light runners. Two of whom drove right past the uniformed officers on the big motorcycles that scream HI! I'M THE FUZZ!
But this afternoon was the best. Two SCPD motor officers set up a LIDAR station on Saratoga. In the one hour we were all there, they caught several speeders, one of whom had, wait for it, outstanding warrants. All for exceeding the 25mph limit in a marked school zone during the active school time. (Which is one hour before and after the first and last bells.)
Oh, school zone? Fines are doubled. So all of the folks stopped this afternoon are going to be paying between $479 and $766 in fines and fees when all is said and done. Not to mention either taking a point on their licenses or paying for traffic school. The guy with the warrants? Along with dealing with those, he's going to be paying for the towing and impound lot fees.
People, if you can see a school, and it is between 0700 and 1500, assume that school zone rules are in effect. Slow to 25mph and be extra vigilant. Many school zones now have a flashing yellow light on the sign to warn you what is coming.
This morning, I had a pair of Sheriff's deputies lurking on Los Padres. They snagged three red light runners. Two of whom drove right past the uniformed officers on the big motorcycles that scream HI! I'M THE FUZZ!
But this afternoon was the best. Two SCPD motor officers set up a LIDAR station on Saratoga. In the one hour we were all there, they caught several speeders, one of whom had, wait for it, outstanding warrants. All for exceeding the 25mph limit in a marked school zone during the active school time. (Which is one hour before and after the first and last bells.)
Oh, school zone? Fines are doubled. So all of the folks stopped this afternoon are going to be paying between $479 and $766 in fines and fees when all is said and done. Not to mention either taking a point on their licenses or paying for traffic school. The guy with the warrants? Along with dealing with those, he's going to be paying for the towing and impound lot fees.
People, if you can see a school, and it is between 0700 and 1500, assume that school zone rules are in effect. Slow to 25mph and be extra vigilant. Many school zones now have a flashing yellow light on the sign to warn you what is coming.
