Tennessee Highway Patrol to return in 2008 - Page 2

pkkid · 04-02-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookstar

I think pkkid is asking if there are more accidents at the Dragon than there are drunk driving and cell phone use throughout the state. Why are they picking on the Dragon rather than working for the greater good?

Thanks for translating my wordsmanship

Mitch · 04-02-2008, 08:23 PM

It's just a really dangerous road. Blind corners and the road is an idiot/hooligan magnet. Drunk driving could happen anywhere at any time, but they know that reckless driving will happen on this road.

06blaksi · 04-02-2008, 08:46 PM

Po Po wont mess with me,....... Im gonna bring my "other" Si

**Cookstar** · 04-02-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch

It's just a really dangerous road. Blind corners and the road is an idiot/hooligan magnet. Drunk driving could happen anywhere at any time, but they know that reckless driving will happen on this road.

I think that certainly things have gotten out of hand there but I wish they would at least allow some fun on the road. Maybe they could raise the speed limit to 45 mph or something. I think there's a balance there somewhere but I know it probably won't happen.

One of the problems in my opinion is that most of the local economy attached to the road is on the NC side of the border while the Dragon is right across the border in TN. So TN and Blount County really has little economic interest in letting people have a little fun.

Still, let me reiterate, we still had fun last year!!!

**CameronJr9** · 04-03-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cookstar

I think that certainly things have gotten out of hand there but I wish they would at least allow some fun on the road. Maybe they could raise the speed limit to 45 mph or something. I think there's a balance there somewhere but I know it probably won't happen.

One of the problems in my opinion is that most of the local economy attached to the road is on the NC side of the border while the Dragon is right across the border in TN. So TN and Blount County really has little economic interest in letting people have a little fun.

Still, let me reiterate, we still had fun last year!!!

It always comes down to politics, eh?

CNUco2007 · 04-03-2008, 02:27 PM

yea, despite the cop presence, we still had a blast :) and def still got some good runs in

DeePStr33tzOfTn · 04-03-2008, 02:50 PM

if u have radar, you will be alright. i mean come on, the speed limit is 45 on the NC side. u cant get going that much faster, maybe 55 60 tops. every1 just bring ur radars and 2 ways and we can all go on the same channel to call those ******* out.

**jrMartinez24** · 04-03-2008, 06:28 PM

I will be riding with 'quel so all is good

women=breaks

***07LX*** · 04-03-2008, 08:06 PM

Well if THP does pull me over, they are gonna look at my license and go WTF, then run the tag and go WTF. Pa license, DE Tag and the registration is in my mom's name, I am the owner of the car and my mom is on there as well and it comes up under her name.

06blaksi · 04-03-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 07LX

Well if THP does pull me over, they are gonna look at my license and go WTF, then run the tag and go WTF. Pa license, DE Tag and the registration is in my mom's name, I am the owner of the car and my mom is on there as well and it comes up under her name.

I want you following me

***07LX*** · 04-03-2008, 08:35 PM

Paul you got it

**2fast4u2** · 04-03-2008, 08:36 PM

**jrMartinez24** · 04-03-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4u2

pull over

**2fast4u2** · 04-03-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jrMartinez24

pull over

**jrMartinez24** · 04-03-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4u2

**Gonzo** · 04-30-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey6p

Wonder what they do when they see CA plates.

Maybe it will be like when I got pulled over in Indiana.

Indiana HP officer: "sir, where is your front license plate?"
Me: "California"
Indiana HP officer:"Sir, dont be a smartass with me"
Me: "sorry"
Indiana HP officer: "have a safe trip home"

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Originally Posted by Cr8tive_leo

FIXED

Fixed...

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Officer: "Sir, where is your front license plate?"
Me: "California."
Officer:"Here's your ticket..."
Me: "But I..."
Officer: "Did I mention you were traveling 2 mph above the posted speed limit?"

***Mikey6p*** · 04-30-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Fixed...

pegleghcf · 05-14-2008, 03:09 AM

well i hate to say it but the guy that runs the tail of the dragon website started harassing the tenn governor about a few things in 2006. and making fun of the state troopers (leo's) so now the dragon is a mess. so blame him for it i live about 45 minutes from the dragon and went 3 months ago on a monday saw a shit load of cops

***Mikey6p*** · 05-14-2008, 04:31 AM

**Gonzo** · 05-14-2008, 08:27 AM

I will say that the people who contacted the Governor and other officials, at least in the correspondence I saw, did so with minimal restraint or tact and quite frankly inflamed the situation.

Here's a hint, don't piss off the governor of your state. It's politics, you gotta kiss some ass, make someone look good, and earn them money at the same time.

Officials were probably already looking for an excuse to "shut down" the Dragon. Being belittled by a small loud mouthed minority in the community was just enough to do it.

Kind of retarded. When I first saw the letter he sent I just shook my head sadly. Anyone with any sense had to have known what kind of response was coming.

Only way to get Tennessee to back off is 1. They get pinched economically and don't have money to keep Troopers up there or 2. Have it make economic sense for them to bring more tourists. As of right now Tennessee has to pay for the whole road, and NC gets all the tourist money. You think they're gonna be a bit spiteful? If there was a general understanding that folks who came to the Dragon would go out of their way to spend some money in Tennessee and Tennessee in turn catered more both commercial and through law I think everyone would be happier campers. If you could arrange it so the governor looked liked a genius for capitalizing on catering to the tourist dollar in the area, so much the better.

It's ok though, we'll still have a good time.

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04-02-2008, 08:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mitch Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Starkville, MS; Birmingham, Al Posts: 1,212 Mitch Wall iTrader: 0 / 0%	It's just a really dangerous road. Blind corners and the road is an idiot/hooligan magnet. Drunk driving could happen anywhere at any time, but they know that reckless driving will happen on this road.

04-02-2008, 08:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
06blaksi Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: in teh basement Age: 41 Posts: 49,431 iTrader: 23 / 100%	Po Po wont mess with me,....... Im gonna bring my "other" Si

04-03-2008, 02:27 PM	#26 (permalink)
CNUco2007 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Age: 23 Posts: 1,189 Eric iTrader: 6 / 100%	yea, despite the cop presence, we still had a blast :) and def still got some good runs in

04-03-2008, 02:50 PM	#27 (permalink)
DeePStr33tzOfTn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,708 Joey iTrader: 3 / 100%	if u have radar, you will be alright. i mean come on, the speed limit is 45 on the NC side. u cant get going that much faster, maybe 55 60 tops. every1 just bring ur radars and 2 ways and we can all go on the same channel to call those ******* out.

04-03-2008, 08:06 PM	#29 (permalink)
*07LX* Dragon Slayer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Exton, Pa Posts: 2,325 Nathan iTrader: 2 / 100%	Well if THP does pull me over, they are gonna look at my license and go WTF, then run the tag and go WTF. Pa license, DE Tag and the registration is in my mom's name, I am the owner of the car and my mom is on there as well and it comes up under her name.

04-03-2008, 08:35 PM	#31 (permalink)
*07LX* Dragon Slayer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Exton, Pa Posts: 2,325 Nathan iTrader: 2 / 100%	Paul you got it

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05-14-2008, 03:09 AM	#38 (permalink)
pegleghcf Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: KnoxHell TN Posts: 116 iTrader: 0 / 0%	well i hate to say it but the guy that runs the tail of the dragon website started harassing the tenn governor about a few things in 2006. and making fun of the state troopers (leo's) so now the dragon is a mess. so blame him for it i live about 45 minutes from the dragon and went 3 months ago on a monday saw a shit load of cops

05-14-2008, 08:27 AM	#40 (permalink)
Gonzo You're doing it wrong!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 21 Posts: 5,667 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I will say that the people who contacted the Governor and other officials, at least in the correspondence I saw, did so with minimal restraint or tact and quite frankly inflamed the situation. Here's a hint, don't piss off the governor of your state. It's politics, you gotta kiss some ass, make someone look good, and earn them money at the same time. Officials were probably already looking for an excuse to "shut down" the Dragon. Being belittled by a small loud mouthed minority in the community was just enough to do it. Kind of retarded. When I first saw the letter he sent I just shook my head sadly. Anyone with any sense had to have known what kind of response was coming. Only way to get Tennessee to back off is 1. They get pinched economically and don't have money to keep Troopers up there or 2. Have it make economic sense for them to bring more tourists. As of right now Tennessee has to pay for the whole road, and NC gets all the tourist money. You think they're gonna be a bit spiteful? If there was a general understanding that folks who came to the Dragon would go out of their way to spend some money in Tennessee and Tennessee in turn catered more both commercial and through law I think everyone would be happier campers. If you could arrange it so the governor looked liked a genius for capitalizing on catering to the tourist dollar in the area, so much the better. It's ok though, we'll still have a good time.