Violence on Southern California Freeways
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What surprises me about freeway violence is that it has not happened sooner. Drivers checkerboard and tailgate at high rates of speed with impunity.
Six months ago I was given my first speeding ticket in 15 years. I was driving the speed limit when I had to speed up for five seconds to 70 m.p.h. to be in a position to use an off ramp one mile away and returned to the speed limit, only to be ticketed! I pleaded guilty with an explanation, but the judge found me guilty and I paid the fine.
If the CHP concentrated on drivers who checkerboard and tailgate, these freeway cowboys would soon be eradicated.
NGUYEN HUNG
Seal Beach
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