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    Default TX - Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some

    I haven't seen any new stories on this so I guess I'll form it.

    Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some - Los Angeles Times

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    Default Re: TX - Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some

    Quote Originally Posted by An0nym0us View Post
    I haven't seen any new stories on this so I guess I'll form it.

    Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some - Los Angeles Times

    That's just downright shameful

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    Default Re: TX - Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some

    Holy ridiculous, Batman!

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    Default Re: TX - Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some

    But you know the Police Chief is Black and I heard some officers are Black too. I'm not too sure and I'm not far from that town. It is not that major speed trap there but it is close to Shreveport where the Casinos are.

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    Default Re: TX - Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some

    Quote Originally Posted by An0nym0us View Post
    But you know the Police Chief is Black and I heard some officers are Black too. I'm not too sure and I'm not far from that town. It is not that major speed trap there but it is close to Shreveport where the Casinos are.
    Regardless of the race issue, it appears from the article and the facts that they are using abusive tactics and apparently stopping vehicles without any resaonable suspicion making the stops themself invalid. This is a growing trend in Texas and something that needs to be addressed.

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    Default Re: TX - Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some

    Quote Originally Posted by Lucky225 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by An0nym0us View Post
    But you know the Police Chief is Black and I heard some officers are Black too. I'm not too sure and I'm not far from that town. It is not that major speed trap there but it is close to Shreveport where the Casinos are.
    Regardless of the race issue, it appears from the article and the facts that they are using abusive tactics and apparently stopping vehicles without any resaonable suspicion making the stops themself invalid. This is a growing trend in Texas and something that needs to be addressed.
    I totally agree with you. I'm surrounded by small town with huge speed traps like in Wells and Diboll that is known for generating revenue for the town. I had 5 friends been pulled over in Diboll and two in Wells (one was undeserved). It does need to be addressed.

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    Default Re: TX - Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some

    Quote Originally Posted by An0nym0us View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Lucky225 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by An0nym0us View Post
    But you know the Police Chief is Black and I heard some officers are Black too. I'm not too sure and I'm not far from that town. It is not that major speed trap there but it is close to Shreveport where the Casinos are.
    Regardless of the race issue, it appears from the article and the facts that they are using abusive tactics and apparently stopping vehicles without any resaonable suspicion making the stops themself invalid. This is a growing trend in Texas and something that needs to be addressed.
    I totally agree with you. I'm surrounded by small town with huge speed traps like in Wells and Diboll that is known for generating revenue for the town. I had 5 friends been pulled over in Diboll and two in Wells (one was undeserved). It does need to be addressed.
    I have jammed Dibolls LTI more then once.

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    Default Re: TX - Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some

    Quote Originally Posted by Won Hunglo View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by An0nym0us View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Lucky225 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by An0nym0us View Post
    But you know the Police Chief is Black and I heard some officers are Black too. I'm not too sure and I'm not far from that town. It is not that major speed trap there but it is close to Shreveport where the Casinos are.
    Regardless of the race issue, it appears from the article and the facts that they are using abusive tactics and apparently stopping vehicles without any resaonable suspicion making the stops themself invalid. This is a growing trend in Texas and something that needs to be addressed.
    I totally agree with you. I'm surrounded by small town with huge speed traps like in Wells and Diboll that is known for generating revenue for the town. I had 5 friends been pulled over in Diboll and two in Wells (one was undeserved). It does need to be addressed.
    I have jammed Dibolls LTI more then once.
    Diboll has Laser? There is a Laser Trap that is in Lufkin on 59S in the construction zone not far from Diboll. Do you mean that?

    I'm surprise a small town having all these equipments. It is def. from the tickets.

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    Default Re: TX - Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some

    Quote Originally Posted by An0nym0us View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Won Hunglo View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by An0nym0us View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Lucky225 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by An0nym0us View Post
    But you know the Police Chief is Black and I heard some officers are Black too. I'm not too sure and I'm not far from that town. It is not that major speed trap there but it is close to Shreveport where the Casinos are.
    Regardless of the race issue, it appears from the article and the facts that they are using abusive tactics and apparently stopping vehicles without any resaonable suspicion making the stops themself invalid. This is a growing trend in Texas and something that needs to be addressed.
    I totally agree with you. I'm surrounded by small town with huge speed traps like in Wells and Diboll that is known for generating revenue for the town. I had 5 friends been pulled over in Diboll and two in Wells (one was undeserved). It does need to be addressed.
    I have jammed Dibolls LTI more then once.
    Diboll has Laser? There is a Laser Trap that is in Lufkin on 59S in the construction zone not far from Diboll. Do you mean that?

    I'm surprise a small town having all these equipments. It is def. from the tickets.
    No, City of Dibol. Diboll is a first class speed trap. Lots of Ka & atleast one LTI.

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    Unhappy Re: TX - Driving through Tenaha, Texas, doesn't pay for some

    ~


    Of course, this sort of thing is nothing new...

    Anybody remember "Humpy" Parker in Coldspring, TX? There was a great book published about his department's tactics - "Terror on Highway 59" by Steve Sellers. If you've never read it believe me it's worth your time. Sellers' book led to an FBI and Texas Ranger investigation and eventually a federal trial for Parker.

    San Jacinto County Historical Commission announces "Terror on Highway 59" reprint > Eastex Advocate > News Archives > Houston Community Newspapers Online - News Around Town

    ?Terror on Highway 59? back on sale > Cleveland Advocate > News Archives > Houston Community Newspapers Online - News Around Town

    [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Terror-Highway-59-Steve-Sellers/dp/093201206X"]Amazon.com: Terror on Highway 59: Steve Sellers: Books[/ame]

    Even had a pretty lousy made-for-TV movie done out of the book, though it really didn't follow the book at all.

    There were also the infamous Texas speed traps of Selma, Schertz, Stockdale, Kendleton, Roanoke, etc.... some of which eventually got shut down due to investigations, law suits, etc., and some which still operate today. It is kind of fun to see the old Court House/Police Station in Selma now a "Hooter's", though... I go in there on occasion just to have a burger and a beer right where I had to square off with a judge and a lying police officer more than once.

    It really is a shame that Texas is such a great state, and great state to drive in, and yet there are some real a**hole constabularies that are so corrupt and greedy they can't even play the game square.


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