Hwy 231 cottondale

Cottondale, FloridaJul 27, 20141 Comments

I was traveling northbound on 231 towards Montgomery AL and as I was leaving Cottondale a Jackson County police department cruiser turned his lights on and pulled me over, walked up to my car and immediately asked for my drivers license not once telling me why I was being pulled over. I am also a police officer so I know how to act during a routine traffic stop. I handed him my license and attempted to ask a question but he ignored me and walked back to his car. A few minutes later he came back, handed me my ticket and walked off! I attempted to ask him a question again and he just walked away. I drive this road a few times a month and I know the difference in speed limits through town. I was cruising at 45 mph, once I passed the 55 mph zone, I sped up to 58 mph like I always do. He wrote me a $200 citation for traveling 58 in a 45. I have seen numerous threads about this apparent abuse of power and his terrible attitude when dealing with motorists. Do not give in to these bullying tactics, take him to court and file a formal complaint. This needs to stop

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There is a way to avoid the Cottondale speed trap, although it will take you out of your way just a little. If you are going south on US 231, turn left on SR 73 to Marianna, then turn left onto US 90. Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue and stay on this road until you see a sign that says "Panama City" with a left arrow. Turn left at this intersection onto CR 167 and go approximately 20 miles; this will take you back to US 231. If you are going north on 231 from Panama City, look for CR 167 on the right (look for signs for Marianna and Florida Caverns State Park). Take CR 167 into Marianna, turn left on US 90, then turn right on SR 73 (look for a sign that says Dothan on the right). Take SR 73 until you reach US 231, then continue on to Dothan and points north. Yes, it will take you somewhat out of your way and add some time to your trip, but you will bypass Cottondale.
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