Speeders targeted in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

**StlouisX50** · 02-08-2010, 11:04 AM

Speeders targeted in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area | PoconoRecord.com

**mikered30** · 02-08-2010, 05:26 PM

I think park rangers can use radar in PA.

**KaPro** · 02-08-2010, 06:13 PM

Yea they sure can. I've been blasted twice with 34.7 on 209 in Bushkill. Always I/O too.

**mikered30** · 02-08-2010, 06:27 PM

I assumed it was K band, nice to know they use KA.

**KaPro** · 02-14-2010, 05:14 AM

Update.. I traveled north from Rte. 80 to Rte. 84, and got hit with C/O 35.5 by a ranger in a white Dodge Durango. (2/11/10) They are out there.

**supercowpowers** · 02-14-2010, 06:02 AM

Before I RTFA I was wondering how park rangers could use radar when I remember the approved devices list very clearly saying that was a privilege extended only to "The Pennsylvania State Police," but...

While in the park, drivers are on federal land, which means disputing a ticket requires a visit to federal court in Scranton. Speeding fines are set by a federal magistrate.

So they can do whatever they want. They probably use moving mode, too. Be careful...

**rocky2** · 02-14-2010, 08:01 AM

Since it's a ticket from a federal officer does it go on your state driving record.

**MOPARado** · 02-14-2010, 08:13 AM

How's this for park ranger speed enforcement.

Years ago when i was into bicycling, i normally would ride the bike trails in a large county forest preserve.
One day, i was coming around a turn and

There he was, a park ranger standing next to a moped with a handheld radar gun targeting bicyclists. WTF!

This bike trail believe it or not did have speed limit signs but who is gonna pay attention to a dumba$$ PSL on a bike trail?
And just how'n the hell is someone supposed to know how fast they're going on a bicycle without a speedometer?
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**KaPro** · 02-15-2010, 04:03 AM

The three times I've been hit have all been in moving mode.

**supercowpowers** · 02-15-2010, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by MOPARado

How's this for park ranger speed enforcement.

Years ago when i was into bicycling, i normally would ride the bike trails in a large county forest preserve.
One day, i was coming around a turn and

There he was, a park ranger standing next to a moped with a handheld radar gun targeting bicyclists. WTF!

This bike trail believe it or not did have speed limit signs but who is gonna pay attention to a dumba$$ PSL on a bike trail?
And just how'n the hell is someone supposed to know how fast they're going on a bicycle without a speedometer?
:

According to the vehicle code you're on a vehicle and have all the rights and responsibilities of any other vehicle operator. There is no exception to the speed limit for vehicles not equipped with a speedometer. You are responsible for knowing your own speed and for any consequences that result from your failure to do so.

Therefore, pay up. Uncle Sam's got bills too.