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There was a tactic that was used by the MA State Police a few years ago where they'd run three patrol cars down the freeway at exactly the speed limit next to each other - effectively creating a rolling road-block and forcing traffic to obey the speed limit. IIRC this was declared an illegal tactic in the courts - I'd love to know why. I suspect if it was done judiciously and in targeted areas, it might actually HELP, rather than hinder traffic - working in much the same way as a "traffic break" that's used out here sometimes. . .

Ever see some idiot try to run a traffic break? I did a couple of weeks ago. A CHP guy was running a break and this knucklehead actually tries to squeeze past the cop who's doing "S" turns in the road. Needless to say, the guy got stopped by a VERY pissed-off looking CHP officer. I can imagine that's on the top 5 list of how to guarantee yourself a very long and unpleasant morning. . .
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