On 7/31/2014 7:45 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 7/31/2014 7:03 PM, KC wrote:
This was clipped from a local racing forum, I have no reason to doubt
it's validity although I didn't get to check it out...

snip
The Massachusetts State Police and the Department of Transportation
today announced that Troop E of the State Police will roll numerous
extra patrols on the Massachusetts Turnpike from Friday through Monday
as part of a multi-state effort to enforce traffic laws and interdict
dangerous drivers.
Massachusetts and 14 other states tomorrow will kick off the “I-90/94
Challenge” on Interstates 90 and 94 across the United States. Here,
Troop E, which is responsible for patrolling the Turnpike (Route 90)
from Boston to the New York line, will conduct enforcement efforts
focusing on distracted and impaired driving, excessive speed, seatbelt
use, motorcycle violations, and defective equipment on and unsafe
driving of large trucks and buses. Troop E will utilize marked,
semi-marked, low profile, and unmarked patrol vehicles.
In addition to normal staffing levels, additional troopers will be added
to every shift throughout the 96-hour period to conduct saturation
patrols throughout the length of the Turnpike. The road patrols will be
complemented by patrols run by members of the Troop E Community Action
Team and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit.
/snip

Be careful out there, looks like it's open season or commuters this
weekend


Sounds like a wonderful idea to me. Hope they nail a couple of hundred
people texting while driving.

I was on Rt.3 driving south (towards the Cape) today, heading just a few
exits down to Lowe's to pick up some light bulbs. Traffic was heavier
than normal for a Thursday ... maybe due to vacationers heading for
Plymouth or down the Cape for the weekend. I was in the granny lane and
passed a Honda who was in the passing lane but only doing about 45 mph
and weaving back and forth. First thought was a DUI, so I kept an eye
on him. They I realized he was texting on a cell phone, occasionally
looking up to see where he was on the road. This went on for a few
minutes, then he put the phone down and sped up to match traffic speed
(passing me).

Love to see people like him nailed.

Yup... but I hate to see some poor slob with a light out on his trailer
have his weekend ruined by a cop looking to beef up the fines... Agreed
on the texting, I see it daily... I never think "drunk" anymore, I know
better.