tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post2303544001004770443..comments2024-03-28T19:07:23.178-04:00Comments on MOLOVINSKY ON ALLENTOWN: South Whitehall's Speed Trapmichael molovinskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-84439977637227905862013-10-15T11:02:38.234-04:002013-10-15T11:02:38.234-04:00@9:49, correct, rt. 222 is west hamilton blvd. i...@9:49, correct, rt. 222 is west hamilton blvd. i believe that allentown would need another 500 police before they have time for speeding. at this point they don't even enforce double parking or littering, contrary to official policy.<br />michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-4171170427764794322013-10-15T09:49:45.696-04:002013-10-15T09:49:45.696-04:00How is a cop on an island on Tilghman St impacting...How is a cop on an island on Tilghman St impacting speeders on 222?<br /><br />When is the state going to allow radar enforcement in third class cities? Only state troopers can use radar. Speeding enforcement would be more practical in places like the eight st bridge with radar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-39774333515793789242013-10-14T14:22:20.428-04:002013-10-14T14:22:20.428-04:00Anon 619am has an interesting point - using traffi...Anon 619am has an interesting point - using traffic citation revenue to boost the budget.<br /><br />I can't remember the last time I saw someone getting ticketed for a traffic violation in Allentown, and at least 15yrs since I saw a speed trap. In fact the last time I crossed the 8th St. bridge, I was doing 50mph and was passed by 3 other cars. It's either 25 or 35 there, I can't remember which.<br /><br />Allentown's police force is stretched thin, still about 100 officers short. But you know what? This is low hanging fruit and easy cash.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-61880942690980116772013-10-14T06:19:02.787-04:002013-10-14T06:19:02.787-04:00Fundraising. Inspection stickers are the easiest e...Fundraising. Inspection stickers are the easiest excuse then go from there. It's the latest craze with suburban PDs. Upper Macungie does it to great excess. Over 600 traffic citation/month according to their website. But there's no quotas. Hmmm... A cop from a Berks county force told me they make at least $37.50/citation and it goes up from there for speeding. Do the math. Pays for a lot of OT and shiny new vehicles. SWT has been on the forefront of this fundraising by traffic citation for years. Even to the point of an MC "investigation" years ago. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-86755085100534918222013-10-13T17:18:56.527-04:002013-10-13T17:18:56.527-04:00I drive past that island every day and can confirm...I drive past that island every day and can confirm that Smokey is there regularly. However, in my opinion, people drive like freaking maniacs on 222. I am actually relieved to see the officer there, since people cannot seem to control themselves on that stretch of highway. I realize Whitehall has a priority problem, but I just wanted to voice my personal appreciation for his frequent presence on this speedway.monkey mommanoreply@blogger.com