bambino64's Blog

I regularly travel I-270 from McDonnell Blvd south to Dorsett and at first I thought the idea of variable speed limits was as a good one -- until they started using them today that is.  I hit my first variable speed sign just north of I-70 and slowed to the indicated speed of 50.  Of course, I think I was the only one that saw the sign and nearly got rear-ended!  Cars were flying by me right and left.  Why were the police not patrolling the area?  I thought about that and then I wondered how fair it would be to change the rules on drivers and issue tickets on day one.  Perhaps warnings?

But that's not all.  South of I-70 I saw a big yellow sign warning drivers that variable speed limits were in force.  Good.  1/4 mile later I saw the next speed limit sign -- it was blank!!!!  Nothing, nada, no speed limit displayed at all!!!

I realize it's only day one and I hope police don't issue actual tickets the first week of this new system.  I also hope someone is patrolling the highway to make sure their signs are actually working!