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10-01-2007, 03:23 PM
I don't know if this is a repost. A friend just sent me the link.
http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readcharlottearticle.asp?artic leid=14631&z=12&p
Last updated on: 9/13/2007 6:54:12 PM
CHARLOTTE COUNTY: A new traffic unit is on the roads to catch aggressive drivers in the act. The officers drive souped up cars, patrol in what is called the "Wolf Pack," and they're on highways throughout the state. NBC2 was able to ride along with troopers as they cracked down on aggressive driving.
Getting cut off is something that has probably happened to most drivers. Well, that's actually considered aggressive driving and Thursday, NBC2 got a first-hand look at the tools FHP is using to try and control it.
One right after another on Thursday, drivers were pulled over for aggressive driving. But many people may in fact be guilty for what they were cited for.
FHP Trooper Edward Pope drives a souped up Marauder on the highways and he says he doesn't take kindly to aggressive drivers. He says it's one of the main causes of road rage.
When what exactly determines aggressive driving he responded, "It's actually a sequence of multiple violations. For example, speeding and then cutting someone off - or speeding and then tailgating or weaving in and out of traffic."
Pope says those are the most common and NBC2's cameras caught all three in only a matter of minutes.
Pope says aggressive drivers will usually get two tickets. For example, they might get one ticket for speeding and another one for an improper lane change.
The speeding ticket alone, on average, is about $180. Now pair that with a moving violation of $115. So if you plan on driving aggressively, you'd better be ready to pay the price.
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http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readcharlottearticle.asp?artic leid=14631&z=12&p
Last updated on: 9/13/2007 6:54:12 PM
CHARLOTTE COUNTY: A new traffic unit is on the roads to catch aggressive drivers in the act. The officers drive souped up cars, patrol in what is called the "Wolf Pack," and they're on highways throughout the state. NBC2 was able to ride along with troopers as they cracked down on aggressive driving.
Getting cut off is something that has probably happened to most drivers. Well, that's actually considered aggressive driving and Thursday, NBC2 got a first-hand look at the tools FHP is using to try and control it.
One right after another on Thursday, drivers were pulled over for aggressive driving. But many people may in fact be guilty for what they were cited for.
FHP Trooper Edward Pope drives a souped up Marauder on the highways and he says he doesn't take kindly to aggressive drivers. He says it's one of the main causes of road rage.
When what exactly determines aggressive driving he responded, "It's actually a sequence of multiple violations. For example, speeding and then cutting someone off - or speeding and then tailgating or weaving in and out of traffic."
Pope says those are the most common and NBC2's cameras caught all three in only a matter of minutes.
Pope says aggressive drivers will usually get two tickets. For example, they might get one ticket for speeding and another one for an improper lane change.
The speeding ticket alone, on average, is about $180. Now pair that with a moving violation of $115. So if you plan on driving aggressively, you'd better be ready to pay the price.
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