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surprise_i'm_armed wrote:

gemini wrote:Just got back from a trip to El Paso. Used to travel there about twice a year back in
the day on business. First trip back in 30+ years.
1. Got stopped by DPS for speeding between Weatherford and Abilene.

I had read some years ago that out of 254 counties in Texas, DPS gives out the highest number of
speeding tickets in Parker County (which contains Weatherford). I guess lots of people on their way
from the DFW Metroplex to points west are on I-20, and as soon as they get west of Weatherford,
it's time to put the hammer down.

One of the DPS troopers working I-20 in the Weatherford/Parker County corridor is known as "Uncle John"
to the 18 wheeler operators. He's a pleasant sort, but if he catches you on that long hill west of Weatherford,
it's violation/not warning time.

SIA

I was stopped in Eastland Co. I believe Parker and Eastland are in competition for the title of
"most speeding tickets written". Been that way for years.... and I should have been paying closer
attention to my speed and location.

Just got back from a trip to El Paso. Used to travel there about twice a year back in
the day on business. First trip back in 30+ years.
Things:
1. Got stopped by DPS for speeding between Weatherford and Abilene. Handed both
DL & CHL. Trooper handed CHL back. Did not ask about or want to know location of gun.
“Just a minute I’ll check this out, and bring back a warning”. Very nice guy, pleasant attitude
(I would say this whether I got a ticket or not), professional. The last time I was stopped for
ANY traffic violation was 40 years ago.
2. Pleasantly surprised to find that the farther west you go the more courteous the drivers.
Everyone, including truckers, would move to the right lane asap after passing another vehicle.
I wish those traveling I-35 & I-45 would do the same. Left lane was used to pass only.
3. Amazed at how many wind turbines are in Sweetwater and the immediate area.
4. Amazed at how many oil/gas rigs are in Midland & Odessa. Sad that I don’t own any
mineral rights in that area!
5. Speed limit is posted 80mph after Midland/Odessa. 70mph for trucks. 65mph nighttime.
6. Truly enjoyed seeing the Davis & Franklin Mnts again. The vistas are beautiful.
7. El Paso news was fairly calm. Juarez news…. About 8 folks shot dead and a couple of junk
yards torched …. Extortion plot. No. We didn’t cross the border.
8. The view from Rim Rd / Scenic Dr is still worth doing. Day or night.