
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, February 6, 1991                   TAG: 9102060505
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: A6   EDITION: METRO 
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LEGAL HOT-RODDING FOR A POLICEMAN

THE NEW police car in Boones Mill is supposed to have wide tires and a larger engine that can make the car reach speeds of 150 mph. The police officer involved in this charade took it upon himself to install a larger spoiler, which supposedly enables him to handle the vehicle better.

I think that Boones Mill has legalized hot-rodding for one man. Does he need to be chasing someone at speeds of 150 mph in a flashy sports car? How many people could be killed in such a high-speed chase? Why are his speed needs greater than those of the State Police and other law-enforcement agencies? I think this man enjoys doing what he writes other people tickets for - speeding!

The purpose of radar is highway safety. Let's all keep this in mind when we are chasing someone through the winding curves of Boones Mill at excessive speed.

MIKE HARRIS

ROANOKE

by CNB