Strange, I have lived in Jasper all of my life, since 1953 and I travel 515 through this area every day on my way to work. Yes, the Troopers are there and they mean business, but I must say that this is the first time I have ever heard of anyone getting an "ass whooping " for talking back. Funny, I have never seen or heard anything like that in the local paper or local radio stations either. You must have said something really bad! Personally, I am glad they are there. Many have lost their lives due to speed in the stretch you are talking about.

This stretch of road is nothing more than a money grab by the local jurisdiction. This is a four lane divided highway in a relatively rural part of north Georgia. Anyone who claims the 55 m.p.h. speed limit is for safety has a different agenda. This goes beyond a speed trap, it is an absolute abuse of government authority. If Jasper had the 55 m.p.h. zone from the hospital to just north of the Walmart supercenter, they might have some credibility but a simple examination of Jasper's city limits clearly shows their intent. I can't speak to being dragged from your car (sounds ridiculous) but they do lurk in the trees, hide behind hills or other obstacles and, the worse part, run up and down that stretch themselves at 80+ m.p.h. when not conducting the People's business. ABSOLUTLY A SPEED TRAP!!