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    Posted: 28 May 2003 at 3:44pm
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[br]Why don't they do what they did in DC with the cameras? Just take a picture of the cars as they get off the exit and if there isn't enough people and they have a violating history, give them the fine they deserve.


My spouse drives while I ride in the backseat of my SUV with our child. It appears that my spouse is a single passenger because you can't see us in the back through the tinted windows. So it wouldn't be fair to those of us who travel with children in car seats (because the camera won't be able to see them either). When we come upon the state police at the 495 exit in the mornings, we roll down the windows so the trooper can see us in the back.
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Why don't they do what they did in DC with the cameras? Just take a picture of the cars as they get off the exit and if there isn't enough people and they have a violating history, give them the fine they deserve.
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There is an article on HOV Violators in the Washington Post (Sunday, May 18th). See:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3822-2003May17.html

Everyone might be interested to know, that the Post writer (Katherine Shaver), was very interested in the viewpoint of Slugs! She accessed the website and read a number of the postings regarding HOV violators to get a feel on what slugs were thinking.

Although I do not pretend to represent the slugging community, I did share my viewpoint and the comments from the message board for about 30 minutes prior to her writing this article.

It's nice to know that people are now aware of the impact slugs have on congestion!
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As previously posted...one way to keep cheaters off the HOV is to raise the first fine from $50 to $100 or so... This would make them think twice about taking the risk. I also like what another poster suggested about honking three times at violators.

What perturbs me is seeing the cops sitting on the side of the road chatting with each other. What are they there for? Catching speeders? How can you speed if the lanes are so clogged up in the mornings? I'll be lucky to travel at 60mph when the speed limit is 65mph.
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[br]As of 2 yrs ago, it was at least 1 point for HOV violation. I got the $50 ticket, and 1 point, helping a friend get to Arlington courthouse, and we couldn't get slugs that morning.



There are no longer any points for HOV violation.
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As of 2 yrs ago, it was at least 1 point for HOV violation. I got the $50 ticket, and 1 point, helping a friend get to Arlington courthouse, and we couldn't get slugs that morning.
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Originally posted by mirangus
[br]Because if they were there everyday and everyone knew they were there everyday, no one (except those unfamiliar with the area and made a mistake) would violate the HOV. Just like how it is rare to find a truck illegally cruising down Rt. 110 past the Pentagon. Everyone is well aware of the constant police presence.

The cops can't be there "everyday" - just random days; otherwise, like you said...it wouldn't work if cheaters knew they would be there everyday.
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Because if they were there everyday and everyone knew they were there everyday, no one (except those unfamiliar with the area and made a mistake) would violate the HOV. Just like how it is rare to find a truck illegally cruising down Rt. 110 past the Pentagon. Everyone is well aware of the constant police presence.

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[br]OK, then about they position themselves on or immediately after the ramp, pull ALL violators over (as opposed to one at a time)? Then they would be on the HOV lanes and could collect the dough.


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Originally posted by Tupe
[br]It sounds like the best way to me. It has been suggested numerous timesb the question is why the state police don't implement something that sounds so sensible.


Because they'd miss out on a lot of ticketing revenue when they do their bi-monthly HOV stings!!!
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OK, then about they position themselves on or immediately after the ramp, pull ALL violators over (as opposed to one at a time)? Then they would be on the HOV lanes and could collect the dough.


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Originally posted by mirangus
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Originally posted by Tupe
[br]It sounds like the best way to me. It has been suggested numerous timesb the question is why the state police don't implement something that sounds so sensible.


Because they'd miss out on a lot of ticketing revenue when they do their bi-monthly HOV stings!!!
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Originally posted by Tupe
[br]It sounds like the best way to me. It has been suggested numerous timesb the question is why the state police don't implement something that sounds so sensible.


Because they'd miss out on a lot of ticketing revenue when they do their bi-monthly HOV stings!!!
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