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Recently, there have been reports of individuals being pulled over by highway patrol for exceeding the speed limit by less than 10 mph. This has sparked a discussion among social media users, as it seems to contradict the common belief that driving less than 10 mph over the speed limit is generally tolerated. Two people have shared their experiences of being ticketed for driving just 3 and 7 mph over the limit, respectively. This has led to questions about whether law enforcement is becoming stricter, or if these individuals were simply unlucky.
Answers from Social Media
The discussion on Reddit reveals a variety of perspectives. Some users argue that there is no “standard” speed tolerance, and that any speed over the posted limit is technically speeding. They suggest that the decision to pull someone over may be influenced by factors such as the officer’s discretion, or even a monthly ticket quota…