Unethical speed trap?

Dear Editor,

This is in response to the article dealing with the proposed increase in traffic penalties.

I would like to raise the question of what is, in my opinion, an illegal speed trap. Exiting the ramp off Highway 2000 onto Mandela Highway the speed limit says 80km/hr, and leaving the traffic light from the Portmore exit to Mandela Highway — driving into Kingston — the sign says 80km/hr, yet police teams always place a speed trap on the highway by the trees.

There is no sign to alert motorists that the speed limit has changed, or that you are approaching a school or police station. It is therefore unethical for them to have a speed trap there. What are motorists to use as a marker? The first tree? The second?

I don't see anyone highlighting this issue, but something has to be done. If they want to increase traffic penalties, they must place clear signs for motorists to obey so they can prevent continually being violated by an unfair system. Answers are needed before stiffer penalties are proposed.

Sophia Beecher

beatrice67@hotmail.com

Unethical speed trap?

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