To Report or Not to Report? Seeing a Speed Trap in the Gem State

The are certain rules on the road that all drivers obey, or should obey, to help each other out. Using a blinker to switch lanes, letting others merge in front of you, giving each other a safe amount of space on the road, and countless other rules. These are all to help make sure that each driver makes it safely to their destination. It is almost a code of conduct to help each other on the road. Not everyone obeys these rules, but the majority do. When it comes to being helpful with fellow drivers, where do you draw the line? If you see an officer sitting on the side of the road monitoring speed, should you tip off your fellow drivers, or let those breaking the rules get caught and pay the price?

Speed Traps in Idaho

Speed traps happen everywhere, and they can be common in Idaho, especially this time of year as school is starting back up, routines are changing, and kids are active in the mornings once again. It isn't uncommon to see officers sitting in heavy traffic areas near schools, especially in places where speed limits drop and increase. If you are running late dropping your child off, you may have your morning ruined if going a tad fast through these areas. It is best to go the speed limit and be safe, but if you notice one of these officers, what should you do? 

Reporting Speed Traps to Other Drivers

Depending on how you feel about officers monitoring traffic, may determine how you react to seeing one of these traps set up. Some drivers believe that if you are speeding you deserve to be caught, pulled over, and taught a lesson by being issued a ticket. Others feel it is a courtesy to let other drivers know so they slow down and avoid a ticket, hoping that they would return the favor if they saw a speed trap elsewhere. Recently someone in the Magic Valley shared a location of an officer monitoring speed, and the reaction was split. Some appreciated the heads up to slow down in the area, while others thought it shouldn't have been tipped off, and that those that speed should deal with the consequences. 

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How do you feel about officers monitoring speeds, especially in areas where the speed limit changes drastically? Would you want a heads up or would you tip off other drivers, or are you a believer in letting the rule breakers pay for their crime? Everyone speeds from time to time, so nobody is immune from being caught, but what is the best way to handle the knowledge of knowing where an officer is? To report or not to report if you see a speed trap in Idaho? That is the question.