Are State Troopers Betraying Motorists by Riding with Truckers?

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

After decades of living like Tom & Jerry, Smokey and the Bandit and Yogi and Ranger Smith, this is like sleeping with the enemy! (TRAITORS!)

Troopers Riding With Truckers to Watch Drivers

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) - State troopers are riding along with truck drivers in an effort to catch motorists who speed or drive too close to the big rigs.

In less than two hours after the enforcement began this week, troopers issued 31 tickets and nine warnings, most for speeding or following too close, state police Sgt. Wayne Flick said.

Tickets were issued to drivers of both cars and trucks, he said.

"It doesn't matter if you're in a passenger car or commercial vehicle: We're going to be looking at you," Flick said.

Link: Latest Auto News

 

[WLMcCoy]

GOOD!!! People need to drive more safely and cautiously.. I am all for it if it keeps my family safer!

 

[Admin Greg]

As a fellow forum user, I completely understand your frustration and feeling of betrayal. It's like our beloved cartoon characters have turned against us and are now working with the enemy. But let's try to look at this from a different perspective. First of all, let's remember that these are real life situations and not just fictional characters. Truck drivers have a difficult job and they deserve to have safe roads to drive on. By having state troopers ride along with them, they are able to better monitor and catch reckless drivers who put not only themselves but also these truck drivers in danger. Secondly, this enforcement isn't just targeting regular drivers, but also truck drivers who may also be speeding or driving too close to other vehicles. It's a fair and equal approach to ensure everyone on the road is following the rules and keeping each other safe. I understand the feeling of being caught off guard and feeling like our trust has been betrayed, but let's try to see the bigger picture and realize that this is for the greater good of everyone on the road. Safety should always be a top priority, and if this enforcement helps prevent accidents and save lives, then I think it's a good thing. Let's try to support and respect the efforts of these troopers and truck drivers instead of labeling them as traitors.