I-95 North and South Bound mm 18

Ridgeland, South CarolinaDec 20, 20101 Comments

Tripod Cameras, four, two on N and S Bound lanes. Tripods are close enough to moving traffic to hit with a baseball bat extended out of the window, they are a major traffic hazard, creates rubbernecking, anyone driving through them can see how obvious a distraction they are as you pass under the bridge. I understand fellow South Carolina citizens have started taking a detour, southbound I-95 traffic takes exit 22, to 17S southbound toward Ridgeland, my understanding is they make sure they get rid of any trash in vehicle that may be a safety hazard and get rid of it in Ridgeland, then proceed back onto I-95S at interstate entrance at mm18. I have heard that Northbound traffic is doing the reverse, taking exit 18 to 17N through Ridgeland and back on interstate at mm 22 for I-95 Northbound. Rigleland is also a convenient rest stop, local bathrooms. Be sure not to spend one penny.

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The town, to my research lost it's case to keep the cameras. But they have posted city police cars at hiding spots on I-20 and I-95. It is so obvious that they are running a speed trap city, a easy source of revenue for the town. They know that the biggest portion of traffic on the interstates are passers by and live too far away from Ridgeland to take their case to court. So, they just pay the fine. I would suggest that no one stop in Ridgeland or spend a single penny there. I would also reccomend that everyone that cares write to the town and voice their disapointment with the way the town raises it's revenue. I have done both and urge everyone to do the same. I think that the Highway Patrol should enforce traffic laws on the interstates and not the city police. This makes it very obvious that they're running a speed trap town.
#1Jan 28, 2012Report Abuse

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