HOV VIOLATORS

I would like to weigh in on this issue as well. For the past two days I have not noticed one State Trooper in the morning or evening. I called around yesterday to try to file a complaint and I was given this number 757 925-2584. I say we bombard these offices with calls/v.mails and even start an online petition for more enforcement. These violators clogged up the HOV and I for one am sick of it. If there was more of an police presence it would surely deter the Violators from coming into the HOV lanes. There is so much money that can be made on these tickets you would think they would enforce more.

How about photo enforcement?? As they do with speeding they can place cameras on the sides to do photo recognition of faces. Just a thought (maybe far fetched) but something more has to be done!

In additon - I was told that the email to document all HOV Complaints is hamptonroadspublicinfo@vdot.virginia.gov I encourage all to send a email (or several) to this address as well as call to document the fact that enforcement is not present when it should be.

*end rant*

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Originally posted by Oosik

Occassionally the police will monitor cars exiting HOV near Springfield. When the police are there, they are ALWAYS issuing tickets which indicates that there are many violators to be caught.

Since so many HOV scoflaws end their trip at the Pentagon exit, where there are large parking areas available, I recommend that the police enforce at the off ramp. With a police office at the ramp they can visually determine if there is a violation, put a magnetic dunce cone on the car, and direct the car to a violation assembly area. Wouldn't that make an impact! With literally thousands of lawful HOV users (slugs and drivers) getting to see the violators get their appropriate penalty.

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I love the idea of having the police stationed at the off ramps! I do see them at Springfield periodically but not enough there needs to be a daily presence of police to discourage the violators if they know that everyday a police officer is there they more then likely will not do it.

you make no sense at 75 YOUR STILL SPEEDING!

Although I understand your logic and frustration Mr. Spangler, unfortunately the law REQUIRES that you move over for anyone wanting to pass you in the left lane. If they are going at 100 mph per hour, you are still LEGALLY bound to move over. It sounds ridiculous, but look it up. You, by not allowing them to pass because you are unhappy that they are speeding (which is none of your business - just get out of their way), are just as guilty of not following the law and, frankly, possibly more dangerous since your flouting of the law is based on sheer bloodymindedness thus causing frustration to the person behind you who IS LEGALLY ENTITLED to pass you no matter how fast they are going. I prefer to get out of a speeding motorist's way and let them kill themselves somewhere else or, at the very least, let them get the ticket they will eventually get. The fact that you slow down is really very childish and frightening. It's that kind of behavior that causes so much trouble and accidents. Try a new mindset, let them pass, it's the law, safer for you, and will reduce your blood pressure and your chances of being rear-ended. Take a deep breath and let them go! The speedster can speed and get his ticket (eventually) and you get out of his way and stay alive. It really makes more sense.

You really need to get a better hobby then finding enjoyment out of riding the left (passing) lane blocking those behind you from getting in front of you. Really?!? I bet you had no friends as a kid!