State Troopers patrol the part of I-35 just North of the Turnpike part of I-35 that runs from South of Wichita to Emporia. There is a curve in I-35 just after going through the exit toll booth to exit the turnpike. Visibility is limited and the Troopers can not really see which car is speeding, but the radar will register. A deversion type fine will run $330 for ten miles over. I was not speeding, but the Troopers radar detected a speeder and pulled me over after I rounded the curve. The economy is depressed in Emporia and Lyon County. Aggressive traffic enforcement is being used to make up for shortages in the local government budget. Now that travelers are being exploited the once filled motels are empty. (Emporia – Lyon County)

6/2007