Thus, if the Tenn HP or County Sheriff is in fact stepping up enforcement, it is due to one of three things.
1- High % of vehicle crashes compared to other roads requiring their response or medical response
2- High complaints of speeding by locals
3- A single or small group of cops that found a cherry patch of violations.
I've been to Deal's Gap once, in the summer of 2006. When I was there, I did not see a single vehicle honor the speed limit (myself included). But, I also didn't see the likely probability of any "locals" that would be complaining about the practice either, so that pretty much limits it to #'s 1 and 3.
If it is in fact #1, then you're pretty much **** out of luck. It's their job to reduce accident rates. However, from what I've also seen and heard, most accidents are taken care of without response. But, if medical is getting called out there frequently, then you're still **** out of luck.
However, if it is strictly #3, there may be something that can be done, but don't count on it. It isn't like you can walk up to a politician or law enforcement official and ask them to kindly ignore the illegal activity and expect results. And as a reminder, speeding is illegal.
But the simple truth is, the Dragon may well just fall down into the category of things we enjoy in life where the few ruin it for the majority.
Oh, and for the law enforcement officers stopping people for "no reason", I call ********! I realize I have some rose colored glasses on in my view of law enforcement because I work in the "sterile" environment of the Pacific NW, but it is illegal for an officer to stop someone for "no reason". I can damn near guarantee you, the officer has a reason. You may think it's a ******** reason, but I'll bet he has a legal, albeit a chippy ass one, to stop the ones that are getting stopped.
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