Police everywhere...

[f4iamad]

Went to the Berkshires yesterday. Passed soo many troopers on the twisty roads it made me uncomfortable (Rt 116, speed trap on 112, Rt 2).

On passing some other sportbikers on Rt2, I made the signal to warn them the police were ahead (touching the top of my helmet)....just wondered if you guys were aware of that signal?

[s a x m a n]

i was on rt. 2 yesterday and didn't see any cops (thank god) ... where was he sitting (and what time)??

[beet]

i was hard on the brakes the cop grined @ me where they had evey one pulled over i split the lane right by the cop wise guy

[f4iamad]

Just passed the state trooper on Rt2 (just after you get out of the twisty section East from N.Adams - where the big campsite is). He had not set up a trap. The trap was on 112 in between 2 and 116.

[suppoz]

what were you two on? I wonder if that was you guys behind us... "where we passed the semi"

[bemused]

in answer to the other half of your post:

I've seen 3 different "cop ahead" signals, to date:

- patting top of head w/ left hand (most common)

- twirling left index finger in the air

- generic "slow down" signal... left arm outstretched, palm down, patting downward...

[s a x m a n]

Originally posted by suppoz
"where we passed the semi"

and three other cars ...

they the nice people in the truck that let us go by for all the cool twistes!

[suppoz]

lol, ya that was nice of them, wasn't it...

probably had some things to say about the 85 MPH charge up to the car on the straight away section... but, they were certainly nice enough... buy those folkes a

[snowborder]

not that any of us really ever speed, but on 93 the NH state LEO had patrol via helicopter and plane this past weekend.

By the time you see the cop your speed was read about 2 minutes before you get there.

There they were, state cop standing in the middle of the highway pointing people to pull over.

Luckily, we had my spouses Ford Escort... not too speedy.

Best advice, when you see those little white markers on the side of the highway... look up, look down, look all around or all least don't speed there.

[ChR1s]

Originally posted by f4iamad
Just passed the state trooper on Rt2 (just after you get out of the twisty section East from N.Adams - where the big campsite is). He had not set up a trap. The trap was on 112 in between 2 and 116.

That section of 112 isn't really worth making good time on, and is often traveled by Enforcers. You'll find many Enforcers on those state roads you mentioned, and much more often now as traffic along those routes is already on the increase this season. Best thing to do is find the sweet sections and keep the speeds down in between them (no shit ). Also, with enough exploring you'll find alternatives to the patrolled routes to join those nice sections together. It's also nice to have alternative route knowledge for when traffic just gets too insane out there, especially on 2. Check out some of the local stores for one of these maps: http://bikemaps.com/regmaps.htm They can help.

[beet]

they need 2 for the $$$$

[ChR1s]

Originally posted by zombie
Hi chris ,
what are you riding these days and how's everything out in the boonies??

Hiya, Mick! We traded our R bikes for KLR650s for a change of pace. We've only got about 550 miles on them though, as we've both gotten into racing our dirtbikes in hare scrambles. I'm sure we'll be back on some new street rides in 2004 or 2005. Until then, what pothole? It sure is nice being able to take ANY road around here now. Lots more possibilities, and lots of roads w/o Enforcer presence.

[sandhammer]

Was on Rt 112, near Rt 116, and we passed by a dude on a Harley who waved us down, 1/2 mile later a cop running radar....

I think they're cracking down on speeders on 112....

[Stoneman]

Luckily, we had my spouses Ford Escort... not too speedy.

When in THEEEEEE hell did you guys fuggin' get married???

Best advice, when you see those little white markers on the side of the highway... look up, look down, look all around or all least don't speed there.

Those white marking aren't for speed traps OR timing vehicles on the ground from the air! Some may be used for that, but they're there for mapping purposes. I'd be weary of any ticket that claimed they used that method to determine speed. I'd go to court and wanna know how they came up with the equation to calculate that. Then I'd wanna know how they can determine it's accuracy seeing as they're timing from a MOVING aircraft...

Maybe Randy can shed a little light on the whole 'highway marking' thang for us...

[suppoz]

They are actually large painted lines on the road at equal mile intervals... you can see them plain as day on I 87 south..

they time how long the car takes to cross each point ( 1 mile ). Usually the cars are selected based on their speed as compared with the normal flow of traffic ..

[ChR1s]

Originally posted by suppoz
They are actually large painted lines on the road at equal mile intervals... you can see them plain as day on I 87 south..

they time how long the car takes to cross each point ( 1 mile ). Usually the cars are selected based on their speed as compared with the normal flow of traffic ..

Oh, like VASCAR!

http://travel.3dresearch.com/prep1.html

[f4iamad]

That section of 112 isn't really worth making good time on

I hear ya. Fortunately we were just cruising at that point so no trouble. Rt 116 was a different story. Was on a pretty good lean through one of those nice 35mph right hand corners when passed the trooper on the other side -- I thought for sure he would turn around and pursue.....

[twrayinma]

Originally posted by f4iamad
I hear ya. Fortunately we were just cruising at that point so no trouble. Rt 116 was a different story. Was on a pretty good lean through one of those nice 35mph right hand corners when passed the trooper on the other side -- I thought for sure he would turn around and pursue.....

*ring*ring*
"hello?"
<i>"yes, is this a mr. f4iamad?"</i>
"uh.... yeah."
<i>"i'm calling to inform you that you are hereby accused of attempting to elude police pursuit..."</i>

DOH!

[Matt K]

on a related note, sunday, on 290 east I saw a cop standing in the median zapping people with lazer... I dunno about you guys, but that's the first lazer I've seen in MA :mad I hope they aren't phasing them in around here...

[oreo_n2]

dont get your hopes up!

[f4iamad]

on a related note, sunday, on 290 east I saw a cop standing in the median zapping people with lazer... I dunno about you guys, but that's the first lazer I've seen in MA :mad I hope they aren't phasing them in around here...

Saw the same thing on the pike on sunday.

[s a x m a n]

lazar won't be good for anyone ...

[twrayinma]

'cept the city/state budgets...

[cbrxx]

Last summer I was targeted by a MA statie with laser. Luckily I was in my truck and was only going 75 in a 65. It was on I95 northbound near Georgetown/Rowley. It was the first time my detector ever gave me a laser warning, so immediately let off the gas and sure enough there he was on the onramp aiming the laser.
Steve

[Stoneman]

Just to keep everyone on their toes: The highways in NH have been swarming with staties all spring. Even summa the old highways (now considered 'secondary') have seen a recent increase in activity. Be careful!