The big rigs not adhering to the no passing law is the major reason for wrecks on the bridge. Look at the Causeway - minimal wrecks due to no 18 wheelers. It’s the trucks. While they’re necessary, they need to enforce the existing laws… not cameras.

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Posted by Classy Doge

Member since Nov 2021

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Posted on 3/8/24 at 10:19 am to lsut2005

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The big rigs not adhering to the no passing law is the major reason for wrecks on the bridge. Look at the Causeway - minimal wrecks due to no 18 wheelers. It’s the trucks. While they’re necessary, they need to enforce the existing laws… not cameras

I saw a segment on the Lafayette news last night that in a week or two they will start the work to install the new signage required for the speed cams.

Not sure if completely understood, but it sounded like the truck speed limit that is currently 55 mph would be upped to the current car speed limit of 60 mph.

Probably doesn't matter much because the trucks aren't following the restrictions currently in place anyway.

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Posted by TeddyPadillac

Member since Dec 2010

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Posted on 3/8/24 at 10:48 am to lsut2005

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The big rigs not adhering to the no passing law is the major reason for wrecks on the bridge

No.
Idiots that don't know how to drive in a stright line is the reason.

Anyone who gets in a wreck on the basin bridge is either an idiot that shouldn't be driving, or was hit by an idiot that shouldn't be driving.

and the reason wrecks happen is b/c some people are going 55, and others are going 80.
If they wanted to reduce the wrecks, then make the speed limit 75 and enforce that everyone goes 75. If you go below 70, get a ticket. If you go above 80, get a ticket.

If everyone put there cruise control at 75 on that bridge, there would be no accidents.

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