Ugh. Got a BS ticket for speeding in an illinois work zone

[Sadden]

I myself have a relatively aggressive driving style.
Especially on the highway.
That being said there are 3 things you just don't *fook* with.

School zones
Playground zones and
Construction zones

X2 on what Bill said.

[RJolly87]

I'm not sure I'd say it's ridiculous. There's a speed limit, you exceeded it. You had a choice to pull over a lane and go 5 over safely.

In the long run, the officer did his job, and the construction workers in your State are probably glad he did. No, I don't like to see any member of the Forum or any friend or family member have to pay a fine like this, but at the same time, you did break the law by exceeding the posted limit, and you knew you were in a high-fine construction zone. The purpose of the increased fines is to prevent deaths, which are pretty high for highway workers.

Lesson learned, nobody to blame but yourself, yet I sympathize with your situation nonetheless.

Pretty annoyed at this point, although I suppose it is true. What really makes me mad is that they can cite you for obstruction of traffic even if you are doing the speed limit.

*dang* if you do, *dang* if you don't...