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What NOT To Do If You Are Caught Speeding

I’ve written a series of blogs providing tips on what you should do if Smokey clocks you going over the speed limit… now I’m back to discuss some things you should never do if your lead foot gets you pulled over. Learn a lesson or two from a speeder in Seattle, Washington. The 20-year-old man thought he could get out of a ticket by burrowing into mud along a local highway and covering himself with dirt and leaves. According to police reports, the motorist was pulled over for speeding, but took off on foot when officers approached his car. Police … Continue reading →

What To Know Before You Visit–IRELAND, SWITZERLAND and POLAND

Continuing my series about learning the social conventions practiced in foreign lands BEFORE you leave on your trip abroad, this blog highlights social norms you should be aware of before you travel to Ireland, Switzerland or Poland. IRELAND The Irish have a reputation for being easy-going people who love to party and eagerly embrace visitors. In Ireland strangers are treated like friends (especially in pubs and restaurants) and it is not uncommon for locals to chat up tourists for hours at a time. Pubs are the center of social interaction in Ireland, especially in smaller communities throughout the country. It … Continue reading →

Speeding in Ireland

I would guess that it would be hard to catch a break from a judge who is hearing a case involving allegations that you were driving 112 mph in a 62 mph zone. Then again I have never been caught speeding in Ireland. Apparently, your chances of getting off the hook there are pretty good. As least if you believe David Clarke. According to police reports the 31-year-old motorist was caught flying down an Dublin road a few weeks ago at speeds in excessive of 180 kilometers per hour (roughly 110 mph) in a 100 kph zone (62 mph). When … Continue reading →

Travel Tales to Learn From

The next time you are pulled over for speeding here’s an excuse you might not want to use: “I’m sorry officer. I was too busy eating my Oreo to notice I was going so fast.” Just ask a 28-year-old driver from New York who tried to convince state troopers that his use of excessive speed was a simple mistake. According to police reports, the man was driving his 1993 BMW last fall in a small Connecticut town when officers pulled him over. That’s when the motorist told troopers the reason he was driving so fast was because the Oreo he … Continue reading →

Irish Spring

Spring has sprung in Ireland, but unless you are jetting off to the Emerald Isle tonight or tomorrow then you likely won’t get the chance to spend St. Patrick’s’ Day there. Buck up, there’s no need to cry in your corned beef and cabbage. After all, several tour companies are still offering travel deals to the popular European destination with late spring and early summer departures. Which means you still have time to make plans to indulge in the perfect pint of Guinness across the pond for a great price. For less than $800 you can take in the beauty … Continue reading →

Avoiding Speed Traps on the Way to Grandma’s House—Part 2

In my previous blog I mentioned that the AAA estimates that more than 35 million people will hit the road during the last week in December. And as a holiday gift (of sorts) to drivers who tend to gun it behind the wheel in an effort to make up for lost time the National Motorists Association (NMA) has prepared a list of the worst “speed trap cities” across the country. The NMA describes itself as an advocacy group for the “interests and rights of North American motorists.” As such, they felt it would be helpful for motorists planning to drive … Continue reading →

Avoiding Speed Traps on the Way to Grandma’s House

Tis the season to load up the family minivan and speed off to grandma’s house for another round of turkey and togetherness. The operative word here being “speed.” I’m pretty sure my family is not the only one that finds themselves scrambling around like decapitated chickens in the process of getting out the door and to family functions on time during the holiday season. The AAA is estimating that more than 35 million people will hit the road during the last week in December. And to help lead foots who will be driving to areas they are not familiar with … Continue reading →