[RoninLB]

it seems there are speed traps for $ gain and traps that have a reason to scare the locals into behaving. The locals all know it's a delicate area and are re-docturinated when they see a tourist getting tagged.

fwiw.. as far as I'm concerned the 911 is a target if alone on the road.. and the Palos Verdes peninsular is another fun area.

I'd fight the dam ticket somehow/anyway possible. In the NYC & metro areas it's at least a 50 50 no matter how guilty you are. At least get the message across that it's a bigger pain for them to deal with you than reduce it to a seat belt ticket. Read Steve's book, at least, then contact the Nat'l Motorist Ass for one of their recommended ticket lawyers. You just need the right mechanic.

old story.. I'm hanging with a station wagon filled with returning and redeploying 'Nam vets commuting to Fort Lejune sic. The HP pulls us over 'cause we were moving at big speeds, which we were doing full time anyway. Before the HP gets a chance to say anything to the driver words come from all over.. "I'll take a double cheese and a chocolate shake.".. "Hey, do you have those Woppers or just that Mexican stuff?".. "How old is the coffee before I order?" "That gun's barrel is to long for tunnel work bud." etc etc.. The HP was pissed, the ranting kept coming, laughing was wild, and the ticket was paid within an hr at the local judge's used vacuum tube shop.