Who says Arlington is a speed trap?
Columnist O.K. Carter reports that the mid city has been given a "dishonorable mention" by the National Motorists Association in its annual speed-trap list.
The NMA prepares the list every year, typically releasing it right before Thanksgiving.
"Nothing can ruin a vacation more quickly than an undeserved speeding ticket," the NMA's November news release on the speed-trap topic says.
The list, O.K. reports, is put together from complaints made by visitors to the city. There is, after all, two interstates and Texas 360 (pictured above) going through town.
But O.K. suggests this disclaimer: ''Doesn't it seem logical that cities with a lot of visitors and through traffic on interstates would be writing more traffic citations?''
Read more of O.K.'s column and offer your own comments.
-- Bill Miller
Arlington IS a speed trap. Period. But worse than that is the shark-bait tactics of Pantego's department... These guys will ride through town at night with no headlights on looking for people to pull over. I know, I've almost went head-on with a cruiser a few times coming home from work at night in a residential area.
Posted by: J | November 30, 2007 at 12:58 PM
Pantego is bad, undoubtedly. However Dalworthington Gardens is even WORSE.
Posted by: susan | November 30, 2007 at 04:38 PM
I've never heard of those tactics by Pantego. Sounds very dangerous. Thankfully, I no longer have friends that live in Pantego or DWG.
In response to Arlington's speed traps, the speed limits are posted for a reason. Don't follow them and you get what's coming. Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.
Posted by: Mark | November 30, 2007 at 06:42 PM
All metro area police departments seem to be more interested in motorist than criminals. David
Posted by: DAVID TURNER | December 01, 2007 at 05:02 AM
Arlington NOT a speed trap? Why that's one of the funniest things that I've ever heard. It's ALL about the MONEY baby.
Posted by: Dano | December 01, 2007 at 07:32 PM
How can it be an "undeserved speeding ticket" if you were actually speeding? The speed limits are clearly posted and they are just that -- LIMITS. Last time I checked the word "limit" means the maximum allowed, not just a suggestion. Don't speed and you won't get a ticket, even in Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens.
Posted by: Lisa | December 01, 2007 at 09:44 PM
Arlington would be the definitive example of a speed trap for this part of Texas. Some may not have this luxury but I make it point to show my disapproval of their tactics by not spending my money in their fine city and notified the companies I did business with why.
If more people voiced their disapproval this way perhaps they’d change their practices.
Posted by: David | December 02, 2007 at 11:45 AM
David, why punish business owners for something the city does? They have nothing to do with the city. They are trying to earn a living. Your boycotting of Arlington businesses is a misguided attempt to hurt the city.
More than a few have voiced thier disapproval with Pantego and DWG, but have they relaxed their enforcement of traffic laws? No. Breaking the law is breaking the law.
Posted by: Mark | December 02, 2007 at 08:57 PM
I HAVE DRIVEN THRU ALL THESE CITIES AND I DON'T THINK THEY WRITE ENOUGH TICKETS DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF SPEEDERS. I TRY NOT TO DRIVE THRU THESE TOWNS TO MISS THE UNSAFE DRIVERS.
Posted by: SHANE | December 03, 2007 at 02:31 PM
pulled over by Pantego officer for speeding.I had my cruise control on & set at speed limit.
(I have been warned about Pantego police courption) I fought my ticket & planing to sue.Pantego is the worst. I no longer do business anywhere near that ass backwards town... And I know several people who refuse to go into that area.
Police corruption & police brutality (Woman Sues Pantego Police Over Burst Breast Implant)And to the business owners in Pantego ,Good Luck!
Posted by: Mr. SaFe Driver | February 23, 2013 at 01:04 PM