Bass Pro and Cops

#1 10-28-2009

Just a friendly heads up that the cops are watching the entrance to the mall like hawks. When you turn east on 566 off the QE2, it's 50kms per hour and the MD cop has set up residence there. I've been to BPS three times this week and seen him every time. They were also in Balsac filling their quota this morning. Drive slow!

Albertadiver · #2 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by sheephunter

Just a friendly heads up that the cops are watching the entrance to the mall like hawks. When you turn east on 566 off the QE2, it's 50kms per hour and the MD cop has set up residence there. I've been to BPS three times this week and seen him every time. They were also in Balsac filling their quota this morning. Drive slow!

X2 - see them there constantly.

gramps73 · #3 10-28-2009

Thanks for the heads up
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AB2506 · #4 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by sheephunter

I've been to BPS three times this week and seen him every time.

Make a list TJ! That way you will only have to make one trip.

#5 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by AB2506

Make a list TJ! That way you will only have to make one trip.

No kidding...lol Well in fairness, one trip was to look at boats and another was to pick one up...the other was just plain forgetfullness.

#6 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by sheephunter

Just a friendly heads up that the cops are watching the entrance to the mall like hawks. When you turn east on 566 off the QE2, it's 50kms per hour and the MD cop has set up residence there. I've been to BPS three times this week and seen him every time. They were also in Balsac filling their quota this morning. Drive slow!

Good for them i hate speeders

ps why rat out the MD cop ahh never mind.

#7 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by river_runner

Good for them i hate speeders

ps why rat out the MD cop ahh never mind.

Because it's any easy place to go 60kph rather than 50. I was just telling people to watch their speeds, that's all.

steve0 · #8 10-28-2009

They were posted there all summer since they opened directing traffic and now they're there nabbing speeders!

I was there last night and they were set up at the intersection!

Watch your speeds!

BrownBear416 · #9 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by river_runner

Good for them i hate speeders

ps why rat out the MD cop ahh never mind.

Pop the top on those meds bud and take a couple...lmao

Mike Rae · #10 10-28-2009

No doubt river, I think its Midol hes thinking of!

Vindalbakken · #11 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by sheephunter

Because it's any easy place to go 60kph rather than 50. I was just telling people to watch their speeds, that's all.

I could easily buy that answer, and even commend you for it, but you had to include this:

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Originally Posted by sheephunter

They were also in Balsac filling their quota this morning.

Which is not a public service announcement in the interest of general safety. Sounds more like an anti-enforcement message instead.

dcutter · #12 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by sheephunter

They were also in Balsac filling their quota this morning. Drive slow!

Cops don't have quotas...they can write as many tickets as they want!

#13 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by Bob_Irwin

Cops don't have quotas...they can write as many tickets as they want!

My earlier comment was tougue in cheek but that was just plain funny

DAVE · #14 10-28-2009

Thanks SH was just heading out that way will keep an eye out.

#15 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by BrownBear416

Pop the top on those meds bud and take a couple...lmao

sorry i am saveing them care to share your's.

Grizzly Adams · #16 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by sheephunter

Just a friendly heads up that the cops are watching the entrance to the mall like hawks. When you turn east on 566 off the QE2, it's 50kms per hour and the MD cop has set up residence there. I've been to BPS three times this week and seen him every time. They were also in Balsac filling their quota this morning. Drive slow!

I think the Md of Rockieview is particularly dilligent in enforcing their speed limits, some of them conveniently obscure. I put them in the same league as those notorious Southern US towns, where speed traps are a major industry.

Grizz

#17 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams

I think the Md of Rockieview is particularly dilligent in enforcing their speed limits, some of them conveniently obscure. I put them in the same league as those notorious Southern US towns, where speed traps are a major industry.

Grizz

At the risk of bearing a berating by Vindalbakken, I'd have to agree.

Albertadiver · #18 10-28-2009

If I can help prevent a guy from getting a speeding ticket, I'm going to do so.

I'm not condoning speeding, but I'm still going to help a fella out, so I spose that I'd be promoting 'anti-enforcement'.

Vindalbakken · #19 10-28-2009

Seems you have a reading comprehension problem Albertadiver. That would be promoting public safety wouldn't it?

TreeGuy · #20 10-28-2009

Sheephunter and 209X50Cal Go To Basspro

The day was overcast, with a cold breeze blowing from the north. The 'boys' were running late as usual. Seems Uncle Jesse was in desparate need of a new burner for the still.

They just had to be very careful. Rosco and Flash were lurking.......

Suddenly...............ahh crap. I'm laughing too hard right now to finish this one.!

Tree

rugatika · #21 10-28-2009

Too funny Treee...

Sheep...you just keep on straightening those curves...and flattening the hills.

Thanks for the PSA.

Devlin · #22 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by river_runner

Good for them i hate speeders

ps why rat out the MD cop ahh never mind.

Why rat them out? Because speed enforcement has a lot more to do with generating revenue than safety. Because speed limits are usually (residential areas aside) ridiculously too low. Because if the cops wanted to make the roads safer they could spend more time setting up check stops, or enforcing safe lane changes, tail gating, watching intersections etc. etc. I could go on but RR is pretty self righteous usually so it would be pointless I'm sure.

#23 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by Devlin

Why rat them out? Because speed enforcement has a lot more to do with generating revenue than safety. Because speed limits are usually (residential areas aside) ridiculously too low. Because if the cops wanted to make the roads safer they could spend more time setting up check stops, or enforcing safe lane changes, tail gating, watching intersections etc. etc. I could go on but RR is pretty self righteous usually so it would be pointless I'm sure.

so let me guess if a speeder ran into you or your family Devlin you would have a different opinion wouldnt you.feel free to go on i would like to hear how seeding is good for you and everyone

this should be interesting

Ken07AOVette · #24 10-28-2009

I agree with River Runner.

I absolutely hate driving the QE some days, you get morons that have no idea about courteous driving. Nail them all.

Devlin · #25 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by Albertahog

so let me guess if a speeder ran into you or your family Devlin you would have a different opinion wouldnt you.feel free to go on i would like to hear how seeding is good for you and everyone

this should be interesting

I'm not saying that speeding is good for anything what I'm saying is if enforcing the speed limit was about safety then why don't they do something about what's really dangerous? It's bad driving that's dangerous.

The majority of accidents happen at intersections and not because of speed (although that makes the collision worse) but because of bad left hand turns and running yellow or red lights.

On the highway it's mostly due to following too close.

Back in the '80s I remember there being check stops all the time, but you hardly see them any more.

So here's the thing, if it's about safety why don't they put away their laser away and go pull over people that are doing things that are causing the accidents?

Because it's easier to nab one speeder after another with a speed trap than it is to catch people for making dangerous left hand turns at intersections that's why.

Devlin · #26 10-28-2009

When I was in Europe I witnessed better drivers driving faster and the roads seemed to be more under control and safe.

Instead of handing a ticket to someone for going over the limit. Get the bad drivers off the road and enforce laws that matter.

I should also clarify that I'm not talking about being grossly over the speed limit, I'm talking about driving at a reasonable speed.

Near my home Stoney trail is 80 km/h on what is essentially a divided freeway. It's ridiculously slow and there's absolutely no danger in doing 100 km/h there in good conditions but if you do you might get nicked for a couple hundred bucks. It's BS.

BTW, I was hit and hurt badly on my motorcycle. He was speeding AND impaired and it hasn't affected my opinion of either offence.

MikeSpike · #27 10-28-2009

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MikeSpike · #28 10-28-2009

To add to Treeguys thinking

First this

Then Whooooo Weee, Geatcha boys

that should stir the hornets nest a wee bit

#29 10-28-2009

Yikes! My post wasn't to condone speeding or to rat out a cop or to be anti enforcement, it was just to bring to the attention of those visiting BPS that it's a 50kph zone when you exit the QE2 and it's easy to miss the sign so just watch your speed so you don't end up with a ticket.

From what I could see they were giving out a lot more tickets to people accidentally going 60kph than to those purposefully going 160....

Devlin · #30 10-28-2009

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Originally Posted by sheephunter

Yikes! My post wasn't to condone speeding or to rat out a cop or to be anti enforcement, it was just to bring to the attention of those visiting BPS that it's a 50kph zone when you exit the QE2 and it's easy to miss the sign so just watch your speed so you don't end up with a ticket.

From what I could see they were giving out a lot more tickets to people accidentally going 60kph than to those purposefully going 160....

Exactly, to serve and collect! It's easier to sit there and nab them one after another in a 50 zone than to get out on the highway where people could get killed and pull over people travelling at dangerous speeds one at a time.

Last I heard the QE2 can be pretty dangerous but I haven't heard of any fiery wrecks at the entrance to BPS yet.