Traffic Cameras

I hate traffic cameras. I really hate them when they are alongside speed limits that leave drivers really no choice but to speed. This happens in the District of Columbia. On a three-lane open-road, where just moments earlier cars were driving 65 MPH, and with no change whatsoever in the road conditions, the speed limit amazingly plummets to35 MPH! And naturally, right above that 35 MPH sign is a traffic camera, ready to give tickets to each and every driver that goes past - and it should be each one because no one drives 35 MPH.

Anyway, for more on the D.C. Traffic Camera abuse, go here - dctrafficcameras.com

My suggestion to show really everyone how stupid some of these speed limits are, in particular this 35 MPH limit is to somehow organize a national drive the speed limit day. Everyone, throughout the country, unite in one effort to drive the speed limit no matter where you are. The exact speed limit, not over, not below. If the sign says 65, you drive it, 35 you drive it, etc. And the congestion and traffic and problems that would ensue might show some of these people in control just how absurd these speed limits are - something that is going to become more and more of a problem as cities continue adding traffic cameras in an effort to raise revenue.

Maybe this isn't the most pressing issue, but why should someone have to work long hours and then try to drive home only to deal with this type of nonsense.