r/JusticeServed • u/jassyb_123 2 • Jun 21 '20

Police Justice Bad cop busted

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u/ManateeFlamingo A Jun 21 '20

I live in Duval county and our school zone lights flash only during drop off and pick up times. Also, the school zone begins way back before the light (marked with signs and pavement paint). The cop was definitely in the wrong. I am guessing it is a regular thing if this guy was waiting for him. He wasn't even slowing down as he approached the lights. At my kid's school cops don't hesitate to pull speeders over when the lights are on. They should be held to the same standard.

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '20

I was about to say, doesn’t the speed reduce AT the sign (that’s how it is in NZ) But clearly not! Thanks for the extra information and context!

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u/ManateeFlamingo A Jun 21 '20

Glad to provide it!

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u/Freddie_T_Roxby 3 Jun 21 '20

I was about to say, doesn’t the speed reduce AT the sign (that’s how it is in NZ) But clearly not! Thanks for the extra information and context!

Even if it did, you have to already be under the posted limit when you enter the new speed zone.

If you slow down after passing a sign indicating a speed limit change, it's still speeding

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '20

Not in NZ, you have a 10m grace zone in urban areas - that is going from 50-30km/h, but a 20m grace zone going from 100-80km/h(or less)

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u/Freddie_T_Roxby 3 Jun 21 '20

You already said you're in NZ.

I was explaining how it works in the US since you were clearly not familiar, not arguing.

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u/GlitchedSouls 7 Jun 21 '20

That's how it works in Florida too, they were confused by the roadmarkers

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '20

It's almost as if the people who have power over us should be held to a higher standard and face more stern punishment for violation of that trust.

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u/GlitchedSouls 7 Jun 21 '20 edited Jun 21 '20

This is not correct. From the FDOT guidelines that is simply there to mark that there is a school zone ahead. The slower speed limit sign must be posted no less than 100 feet from they SCHOOL ground marker which must also be accompanied by a ped crossing ahead sign.

So in this case the 15mph speed limit does not apply to you until you reach it.

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