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
Many years ago I knew a OHP trooper much like "Uncle John". He was Trooper Cherry. Strictly professional and a pleasant man to have a chat with, but he did not believe in warnings. Thankfully I never met him when he was on duty.
