Turnpike trooper writes record speeding tickets
Ohio Highway Patrol trooper John Williams wrote 12 737 speeding tickets from 2007 through 2012, the most by any trooper. Based on 2 million tickets analyzed by Dayton Daily News, the Milan Post officer on the Ohio Turnpike between Woodville and Berea topped yearly counts since 2008. Williams emphasizes visible enforcement, especially in construction zones, and notes tickets vary by weather and road conditions. He cites averages and details on ages and gender of drivers and says his goal is to deter unsafe driving and instill good habits for future drivers.
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Ohio 70 mph limit praised by Interstate 71 drivers
Nine drivers at a rest stop on Interstate 71 discuss the new 70 mph rural interstate limit in Ohio. Eight welcome the change, citing quicker travel and consistency with neighboring states, while one prefers 65. A Cincinnati firefighter even admits to driving 79 mph in 70 zones to avoid tickets.
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