A nightmare driving scenario, is slowly making its way across the country. As states begin installing ‘Variable Speed Limits’ (VSL) which allows law enforcement to change speed limits on a whim.
Imagine you are cruising down the highway, obeying the posted speed limit of 75 MPH only to find out that you’re being ticketed for driving 15 miles over the speed limit.
How can this happen you ask?
In cash strapped America, it is now possible for the police to change speed limits using VSL’s. States like Wyoming, Oregon, Georgia, Washington, Utah, New Jersey, Florida and Minnesota. have already begun using them
The USDOT is paying states $1 billion to use VSL’s to create ‘aggressive congestion-relief programs’.
But how will states payback the $1 billion?
By ticketing motorists of course.
States claim VSL’s aren’t used to create speed traps
The Georgia DOT claims, VSL’s aren’t being used to create speed traps…
“Our ability to remotely change the speed limit on the corridor is not intended to create speed traps. Rather, the changing speed limits are designed to create safer travel by preventing accidents and stop-and-go conditions.”
Law enforcement would never use VSL’s to ticket unsuspecting motorists right?
An article in the UK Sun claims, police used VSL’s to fine 40,320 motorists, 21 million euros or roughly $25 million dollars. Motorists in the UK also lose three points on their driving record for each VSL offense.
And just like the UK, the USDOT claims VSL’s will be used to relieve congestion and reduce the possibility of accidents.
But are they telling the truth?
VSL’s are used to ticket motorists
A Washington DOT document reveals that VSL’s are being used to ticket motorists…
The reason they’re not tracking how many motorists have been ticketed for ignoring VSL’s is simple, the public would be outraged. And the USDOT knows it.
A recent USDOT report reveals that the Feds are worried motorists will ignore VSL’s.
“Driver compliance or driver response is a critical factor for effectiveness of VSL systems.”
So how will the USDOT force driver’s to comply?
Under a section titled ‘Legal and Enforcement Considerations’ the USDOT wants states to change their laws.
- Review State and local statutes and agency policies to ensure that a VSL system is enforceable if a regulatory speed limit is desired.
- Begin meeting with law enforcement partners early in the process to discuss any concerns and processes for enforcing the VSL system, if enforcement is required.
- Ensure that law enforcement personnel can safely enforce speed limits with potential safe places to stop violators, if enforcement is required.
Big Brother to send customized speeding warnings to everyone
The future of American driving is indeed grim, the USDOT wants to send customized speeding warnings to each individual vehicle.
The Feds want states to change their laws, so they can collect more money from motorists.
For years, law enforcement has known that speed limits are universally too low. (Click here & here to find out more.)
So why would states use VSL’s?
So they can grab a piece of the $1 billion of course.
Driving isn’t a privilege, it’s become a cash cow for the Feds.
For more information about VSL’s click here & here. For more information about companies that are profiting from VSL’s click here & here.
https://massprivatei.blogspot.com/2017/09/variable-speed-limits-allow-police-to.html
This has been going on for a couple years, new jersey turnpike is notorious for this.
Led signs now you can change remotely.
Why shouldn’t they?!? The good sheeple just lick these oppressors’ boots and say “Thank you master, what else would you like to do to us?”
“Driving isn’t a privilege, it’s become a cash cow for the Feds.”
What hasn’t.
As long as them bums keep it on the “freeways” i should be able to dodge ’em. I hate the confinement of a limited access highway. One idiot and you could be stuck between exits with no escape. Happened once to me, don’t want it to happen again. Therefore, surface streets only. And i get to avoid, for now, the “reveenooers”.
I pity the fools who have to drive ’em. The freeway system used to be excellent, but it’s a confounding nightmare anymore, with added sneaky little pirates popping up along the way to steal yer stuff!