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Top excuses speeding drive give police officers
CarInsurance.com just published results of a survey on driver’s speeding habits, including where, why and how frequently they exceed the speed limit, and by how much. For those stopped by police, the study identifies the most common excuses given and the effectiveness of asking for a warning.
Most motorists speed at times:
- 82% of those surveyed acknowledge driving over the speed limit by as much as 15 mph
- 15% say they drive 16 to 29 mph over the speed limit
- 3% of people admit driving more than 30 mph over the limit
The most common reasons respondents give for speeding are:
- 24% claim they didn’t realize they were speeding
- 18 % say they are late for work
- 14% remark that they were going as fast as everyone else
- 11% blame being late to pick up or drop off a child
- 11% tell police there is a medical emergency
- 11% say they didn’t see a speed limit sign
- 9% offer that they have to use the bathroom
Requesting a warning instead of a ticket can be effective:
- 41% of surveyed drivers requested a warning and got it
- Only 17% of respondents say they still got a ticket after asking for a warning
The article also reviews differences between the rates that men vs. women are pulled over for speeding and how requests for a warning vary by gender. For those unlucky enough to receive a ticket, in addition to the speeding fine, CarInsurance.com research shows that auto insurance rates increase between 22% and 30% on average, after a speeding citation.
Insurance rate increases are impacted by:
- The state where a driver speeds
- How many miles over the limit are observed
- The frequency of a driver’s citations
- The auto insurer
View the complete article, with information on why, how often, where and how much drivers speed as well as details on how much various insurers raise rates: Caught Speeding: Top Excuses Drivers Give Cops
The 90-day ban on outdoor burning has expired in Montague County, but residents are urged to still exercise caution when burning. Those who plan large burns are asked to call the sheriff’s office at 8994-2871, ext. 1, to let the staff know in the event emergency fire calls come in.
Sunday, 7:00 a.m. Update – Lake Amon Carter is now at 922.80 feet, which is 2.80 feet above what is normally considered as “full”. Because of this flooding, Lake Amon Carter has been closed for boating. Selma Park has also been closed (due to electrical outages caused by the flooding). Both will reopen as soon as the water level is back below 922.00 feet.
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 12, instead of Nov. 11 due to the Veterans Day holiday.
The Tuesday agenda is filled with routine items. A pair of bills connected to the development of the sewer plant for the courthouse and jail complex will be considered.
One is for $620 to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a permit fee for the septic system and the second is $6,400 for clearing brush and a fence row around the sewer plant property. Both bills will be paid for using American Rescue program grant funds.
The court will consider adjusting pay for two sheriff’s office positions utilizing the Senate Bill 22 grant. The sheriff’s office also has received unanticipated revenue of $1,768 from the Law Enforcement Partners to go into supplies and $250 from David and Marie Dooley to be put into training.
Precinct one will present an equipment lease agreement with First National Bank leasing of Wichita Falls for the purchase of a 2025 Mack P164T truck. Precinct two will seek to accept a $5,000 donation for paving Orchard Road.
Two replats for Silver Lakes Ranch will be offered and the court will consider approving North Starr Estates Subdivision in precinct three.
The Montague County ban on outdoor burning runs out on Nov. 12 and the court is expected to let the order run its 90 days.
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