Would cops write bogus tickets?

Question

Police in the Dallas area have been writing tickets for speeding. The speed limit, as posted by the black on white sign is 35 mph. But near a curve, there is a black on yellow sign that reads 25 mph. So police have been writing tickets for those who are exceeding 25 mph. Under Texas law, black on yellow signs are warning or advisory signs and do not carry the weight of law. Only the black on white signs are regulatory and must be obeyed. Most people have been simply paying the fines because they figure the police MUST be right, and cops wouldn't write bogus tickets, now would they? And the court has only dismissed any remaining tickets since the News looked into this.

Answer 1

Most states have two speed limits: the posted speed limit and the reasonable and prudent speed limit based on conditions.  If it's clear, sunny on a straightaway the posted speed limit of say 55 would be the standard.  If it was snowy, dark, and on a curve the speed limit would be far lower than the posted 55.

Answer 2

Demo, you're not telling the whole story or the truth.

These were constables who were recently assigned to traffic and they made a mistake.

All of the citations they wrote in this area were dismissed.

It wasn't done intentionally and they took steps to correct it... and the officers were sent for additional training.

Answer 3

Perish the thought. And all this time you thought they were out there fighting crime and keeping the world safe for corruption.

Answer 4

does a bear sh t in the woods? of course they do thats what they do  like the sign on the side of the squad car says "to serve and protect"

Answer 5

I do not write bogus tickets.  There is nothing in it for me.  I don't get a portion of the fines and I don't get any kudos from my agency for doing it.  Besides there are plenty of violators out there to deal with so why make up charges.

On top of that there is a charge for speeding to fast for conditions.  So even if you are driving at an acceptable speed you may still be in violation due to the safety of the speed and the road conditions.

You mentioned the media got involved with this.  Could you provide a link to a credible news source on this story?  I couldn't find one.

Edit:

It must be nice to have never made a mistake.  Read what Enforcer posted.  Like it or not the Police are human and we will make mistakes.  It doesn't sound like there was malice behind it so stop trying to make it sound like it is something more then it was to suit your anti-Police attitude.

Answer 6

Well the judges will back that cops up because it means more money for the courts. But you are right. And then again the judges just want the money. Just another sign of corruption on both the police and the judges.

Answer 7

some definetly do!! so dont let anyone fool you by telling you that they dont.