Comments on: BPS: 538 Traffic Tickets In Last Two Weeks

By: Question

Question — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:03:31 +0000

And notice no prosecutions for anyone under 60kph. Is that the new unofficial speed limit?

By: Sandgrownan

Sandgrownan — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:45:47 +0000

And fixed penalty, pay online, tickets. No need for the farce of going to court or standing in line at the antiquitated cashiers window.

By: The watcher

The watcher — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:04:07 +0000

Isn’t it time for a serious discussion to be had about this outdated speed limit? It is a known fact that the only persons who drive at or near this ridiculous limit are old grannies and granddads, who actually cause more chaos and congestion on the roads than anyone else. Would it not be more practical to have the speed limit set for say, 45km to 50km, and then enforce anything above that with steeper graduated fines for every range of 5km above the posted limit? For example; between 1 to 5 km above -$150; 6 to 10km -$300; 11 to 15km-$500. Disqualification can start at this stage. Just my thoughts. Would save car owners a lot. Modern vehicles are not designed to drive continuously below 45km.

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Wed, 04 May 2022 14:33:59 +0000

““Over the last two weeks, a total of 336 tickets were issued for speeding, with speeds of between 60Kmph and 90Kmph being recorded.”

And so goes the funding of the Bermuda Police Service

By: Sage

Sage — Wed, 04 May 2022 03:50:57 +0000

Fantastic job, 2 DUI arrests, that really puts the fear of god into potential offenders.

By: LOL - the real one

LOL - the real one — Tue, 03 May 2022 23:38:58 +0000

Operation Revenue Generator is humming along nicely.

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Tue, 03 May 2022 21:50:33 +0000

If they really wanted to they could get 1000 people per week for running the traffic control lights at all these trenching sites.

And why isn’t there any tickets listed for all these illegal and illegible license plates ?

By: good point

good point — Tue, 03 May 2022 21:24:40 +0000

With so many tickets issued, is this not an obvious sign that the public is tired of the antiquated speed limit, which was set for horse and buggy in the 1920s before cars even came to Bermuda in the 40s? Roads like ours in Canada are set at a 80 kph speed limit.If the public voted, we would ask for reasonable speed limit of 60kph, and it should vary depending on the road etc.We do live in a democracy after all, and everyone is sick of driving so slow. slow driving causes people to be late, to rush, to overtake, etc. a higher limit would also increase business and profits.