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Claim: State police are about to launch a 30-day speeding ticket frenzy in:
Example: [Collected on the Internet, 2005]
Origins: We 
first encountered this warning in mid-May 2005 when it came to us as an Towards the end of June 2005, the
No news outlets reported a New Jersey state troopers were issuing considerably more speeding tickets immediately after
The number of summonses issued between March and May [2005] — a total of 45,930 on the two toll roads — is
According to information published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in June 2005, Officials say motorists should get accustomed to tougher enforcement on the two highways. The surge in summonses stems from the hiring of an extra For the first time in several years, the police forces on the toll highways are near what officials consider optimal levels — Those tempted to interpret any of this intelligence as incitement to put the pedal to the metal in Barbara "points to ponder" Mikkelson Updates: In July 2005, the suspect New Jersey warning was modified into one about a particular region in Tennessee:
We received this from a friend who got it from a man that he teaches Sunday school with that works at the Bristol police department. Just thought I would pass it on.
At the end of 2005, the same warning was modified yet again to refer to Orange County in southern California:
Tri-Cities will launch a 30-day speeding ticket frenzy on They are the following: I-81 north and south 1-26 north and south 1-40 east and west Now 5 mph above the limit can justify a ticket and every state trooper is supposed to pull a car over and write a ticket every So be safe and don't forget speeding tickets are on you. You've been warned.
Orange County traffic tickets
In mid-January 2006 the warning was morphed once again, this time aiming it at those who live in or near Dallas:
For those of us who like to drive fast..... California Highway Patrol will launch a 30-day speeding ticket frenzy in South Orange County starting Now 7 mph above the limit can justify a ticket and every California Highway Patrol officers is supposed to pull a car over and write a ticket every You've been warned.
Dallas and the state of Texas will launch a 30-day speeding ticket frenzy. The state estimates that
In the final week of January 2006 the warning was circulated once again, this time aiming it at those who live in Michigan:
They are the following: I-35E north and south I-20 east and west 75 north and south 635 entire loop 114 east and west 183 east and west 175 north and south North Dallas Tollway north and south George Bush Turnpike east and west 360 north and south Now 5 mph above the limit can justify a ticket and every officer is supposed to pull a car over and write a ticket every So be safe and don't forget speeding tickets are on you.
Heads Up for what it's worth ~just saw this; Michigan will launch a
Also in the final week of January 2006, the warning was issued about Honolulu, Hawaii:
I-75 north and south I-94 (from Ann Arbor to Port Huron) entire length of I-696 I-275 north and south M-10 Lodge Fwy I-96 from Detroit West to M-14 Now, 5 mph above the limit can justify a ticket and every state trooper is supposed to pull a car over and write a ticket every Wear your seat belt, nothing hanging from the rear view mirror, do the speed limit (not a mile over) use cruise control if you have it, no cracks in your windshield, use your turn signals.
On February 1, the city and county of Honolulu will launch a
At the end of January 2006, the warning was issued about Pennsylvania:
They are the following: H-3 both directions H-2 both directions H-1 both directions Pali Hwy Likelike Hwy Nimitz Hwy Kalanianaole Hwy Kam Hwy Farrington Hwy Now 5 mph above the limit can justify a ticket and every officer is supposed to pull a car over and write a ticket every
Warning to Pennsylvania residents about speeding!
In mid-January 2008, the warning was issued about Louisville, Kentucky:
For those of us who like to drive fast..... Pennsylvania State Police will launch a 30-day speeding ticket frenzy throughout the state starting Motorists traveling 6 mph or more above the limit will receive a ticket and every State Trooper is supposed to pull a car over and write a ticket every Pennsylvania has activated 50 new unmarked cruisers of various makes and models for this pilot program to raise extra funds and meet mandated quotas. The Pennsylvania State Legislators dreamed up this program to help offset the additional funding required to hire You've been warned.
Heads Up, In February, We will launch a 30-day speeding ticket frenzy.
In mid-February 2008, the Pennsylvania warning reappeared, but it was specific to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
The city estimates that There will be 50 Metro Traffic Officers on duty 24/7 patrolling the following highways AND MORE! I-65 North and South I-64 From Shelbyville Rd. to Portland Av Preston Highway to city limits Now, 5 mph above the limit can justify a ticket, and every Traffic officer is supposed to pull a car over and write a ticket every * Wear your seat belt, * have nothing hanging from the rear view mirror, * do the speed limit - use cruise control if you have it, * have insurance papers, * and use your turn signals!
Speeding Ticket Blitz-IMPORTANT INFO
In mid-April 2008, the warning was issued about Portland, Oregon:
Starting today, Pennsylvania will launch a 30-day speeding ticket frenzy. The state estimates that 9 million dollars will be generated in speeding tickets. 1 million will go to pay state troopers' overtime. There will be 50 state troopers on duty at all times patrolling the 9 main intersections and highways. They are the following: I-279 north and south I-376 east and west I-76 east and west I-80 east and west I-79 north and south I-70 east and west PA-60 PA-66 US-22 5 mph above the limit can justify a ticket and every state trooper is supposed to pull a car over and write a ticket every 10 to 20 minutes. They have issued 30 brand new unmarked Dodge Charger Police cruisers and are bringing in all of their part timers on full time. If you work in western Pennsylvania, you will probably take one of these highways. It's up to you how fast you are going when they clock you. KDKA and WDVE confirmed all of this. So be safe and don't forget speeding tickets are on you.
Alert to Portland drivers!
Last updated: 17 April 2008
Portland will launch a 21 day speeding Frenzy!The state of Oregon estimates there will be 9 million made in speeding tickets. 1 million dollars will go to paying troopers overtime. There will be 40 OSP troopers and local police officers on duty at all times patrolling these areas. I-5 North and south from Woodburn to Delta park I 84 Eastbound and Westbound from downtown to I205 I 205 Northbound from I5 to Hwy 84* *this is where they anticipate highest volume of tickets. Us 26 WB and EB Sunset Hwy from the tunnel to Cornell Hwy 217 from Washington Square to I5 Hwy 18 from Hwy99 to Grand Rhone 5mph or over can justify a ticket and state troopers are instructed to pull over anyone going 5mph over the limit. OSP has issued 15 new unmarked Crown Victoria cruisers for this 21 day period. This new ticket revenue will help close the budget crisis they are facing. This "ticket frenzy" has been confirmed by news stations in Portland. Look out speeders! Urban Legends Reference Pages © 1995-2008 by snopes.com. This material may not be reproduced without permission. snopes and the snopes.com logo are registered service marks of snopes.com.  Sources:
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