November 12, 200718 yr Well-established school zone of 45 MPH. Drive thru it everyday so I know it is there. Last Monday, with the fall back of time, I guess the automatic timer that has the flashing lights of the school zone was not reset. So, the flashing lights on each end of the school zone is not working. IF, (I did not get a ticket but wondered) I had been doing 55 MPH (under the normal speed limit) that is 10 MPH over the school zone limit of 45 MPH, would I be speeding? If I did get a ticket, do you think the judge overturns it?
November 12, 200718 yr Ticket stands. Judge might cut you a break depending upon record. The light is not what makes it valid, its the zone itself, which is otherwise marked. Like the stop sign hidden by the tree branch, or the light that went out because of power failure.
November 12, 200718 yr Ticket stands. Judge might cut you a break depending upon record. The light is not what makes it valid, its the zone itself, which is otherwise marked. Like the stop sign hidden by the tree branch, or the light that went out because of power failure. :thumb: Agreed.
November 12, 200718 yr Author Ticket stands. Judge might cut you a break depending upon record. The light is not what makes it valid, its the zone itself, which is otherwise marked. Like the stop sign hidden by the tree branch, or the light that went out because of power failure. But don't the signs say, "School Zone when lights are flashing"?
November 12, 200718 yr If someone was to get pulled over for it during school hours I can see them reasonably getting the ticket. It should be common sense that if it's 8 AM or 3 PM and you're going by the school, it's not ok to gun it down the road. More than likely, you're not going to get a ticket for only going 10 MPH over the speed limit. 15+ MPH over I could see happening.
November 12, 200718 yr What if the lights are flashing at the correct time but it is a school holiday? Can you do 55 then?
November 12, 200718 yr What if the lights are flashing at the correct time but it is a school holiday? Can you do 55 then? I wouldn't think so. It would be like not stopping at the stop sign just because no one was coming either way.
November 12, 200718 yr These are good questions. I am glad that they are posted because I have always wondered that myself.
November 12, 200718 yr What if the lights are flashing at the correct time but it is a school holiday? Can you do 55 then? I've always wondered about that, too. The lights flashing on holidays is a fairly common occurrence.
November 12, 200718 yr Author Found this press release from KSP. Another concern is speeding in school zones. Be aware of the school zones in your area and remember to adjust your speed. Effective July 13, 2004 the fines have been doubled for speeding in a school zone where the speed limit has been lowered and flashing lights have been both installed and are flashing at the time. http://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/posts/press/2007/post2_pr08_06_07a.htm
November 12, 200718 yr I was ticketed in a school zone about 3 years ago. I saw the LEO coming the opposite direction so I made sure I was not speeding...however he flipped the lights on turned around and pulled me over. I doubled checked, the lights were not flashing...I looked at the clock, it was 10:47AM. After questioning the validity of his ticketing me, I was immediately told...if you pay attention to these flashing lights...you will have more tickets than you know what to do with. He then stated...if you read what the signs say...they tell you "during restricted hours". Of course they do not state what the restricted hours are either. Basically (in Cincinnati anyway...) any time between 730A and 4PM can be considered enforced hours! Paid that 135.00 ticket!!!
November 12, 200718 yr This is a good question because in Raceland the lights for the school zone on Old 23 flash even in the summers and over holiday breaks when there is clearly no one at the school. I have always wondered how it was enforced because technically the lights are flashing but no school is in session.
November 12, 200718 yr I've always wondered about that, too. The lights flashing on holidays is a fairly common occurrence. Yes. They flashed last Monday and Tuesday. And I can remember a few years ago they were still on at the end of June, 3 weeks into summer vacation. So I don't see how they can give you a ticket when the signs plainly say "When school is is session". Or if they did, I would think you could get it dismissed.
November 12, 200718 yr Ticket stands. Judge might cut you a break depending upon record. The light is not what makes it valid, its the zone itself, which is otherwise marked. Like the stop sign hidden by the tree branch, or the light that went out because of power failure. I've got to disagree with you Hearsay, because as LBBC said, the sign almost always say, XX MPH when lights flashing. I just looked at the one outside my office and 20MPH lights up only when the lights are flashing.
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