Drivers deserve tickets when speeding

To the editor:

Regarding the May 10 article 'Is C.R. getting national rep as speed trap?”

As for the fact that a good percentage of people who have been issued tickets are from out-of-state, perhaps they have not considered that when someone is not familiar with a route and the dangers present, they are more likely to overestimate the speed at which it is safe to drive. This is why speed limits are posted. If a driver can't stay under 12 miles over the posted limit, he/she deserves the ticket.

Back in the 1970s, I was commuting from Charles City to University of Northern Iowa to attend school. I had been told by people to make sure I observed the speed limit as I passed Janesville, for the 'town cop” was zealous in his intent to catch speeders. I never was ticketed, and it made me nervous, as it would have been a burden to have to pay one. But the reason I never got one is because I obeyed the law.

If someone approaches Cedar Rapids, there is a 60 mph sign posted at the outskirts. If they obey that number, they won't receive a ticket within the 55 mph range.

My hope is that Cedar Rapids can work something out with the Department of Transportation to keep the cameras in place.

Mickey Dunn

Center Point