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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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http://www.driverside.com/auto-libra...est_states-537

Some states dole out more tickets per capita than others, and DriverSide has worked up a list of the top 10 speediest states according to traffic citations. Of course, a lot goes into making up these statistics besides how fast residents are driving, including the number of law enforcement officers on the road and the population of the state. So, do drivers up north really cruise at higher speeds than their southern counterparts? Take a look at our list of speediest states to find out for yourself.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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Somewhat as expected.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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DC is pathetic!! I try my best to avoid going into DC for anything.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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I can attest to Vermont. Drove around there back in January I was doing about 65 mph or so. Some people were probably passing me at like 70 - 80 mph.

I am actually surprised New York did not make the list. Usually within minutes of getting into the state my parents get dinged for speeding.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rogers2
DC is pathetic!! I try my best to avoid going into DC for anything.
DC is bound to be on the list. It is almost 100% urban (which, of course, means few places to really speed), and has a widespread network of speed and red-light cameras.

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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JessePS
I can attest to Vermont. Drove around there back in January I was doing about 65 mph or so. Some people were probably passing me at like 70 - 80 mph.

I am actually surprised New York did not make the list. Usually within minutes of getting into the state my parents get dinged for speeding.
Yeah when we used to make the drive from MD or NJ to Canada, we always got a ticket as soon as we pass through NY.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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I would have named many of these. Cool article
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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I have yet to see a trooper in mass on a bike................lol
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Sup2jzgte
I have yet to see a trooper in mass on a bike................lol
That would sweet to see a trooper on that bike.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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It's interesting that so many people complain about CA drivers yet somehow we aren't even in the top 10 according to this.
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 06:02 AM
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I wonder if the Data on this Top Ten List is skewed because from what I know of isn't it Illegal to have radar detectors in the DC, and Virginia areas, if so - people are bound to have more tickets than anywhere else because of lack of personal protection (Radar Detectors)
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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ha neat list. suprised fl,cali and texas isnt on there
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