Additions to the inspection thread

["William Herbert" <Willbarc@xxxxxxx>]

Ohio highway patrol used to inspect cars here pretty regular..roadside inspections. I've not heard of in years anyone having to go thru that. Basically all your signals horn..headlights etc had to work. I actually wish they still did a little more of that. I can't tell you how many times I have almost rear-ended someone because they didn't have working brake lights. The third brakelight I am SOO used to seeing.....and I am annoyed when I follow someone who has not bothered to replace or look.  

 

Ohio roads are pretty good..and people tend to drive ALOT slower than in other states because years ago...Ohio was really strict on traffic violations. (aka speed) More and more this is becoming less the case but generally speaking traffic moves at more reasonable speeds here.

 

75mph on Michigan highways seems to be just fine to me..but apparently in Michigan they feel the need to drive as fast as they want.

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Bob Smith

Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2002 4:38 PM

To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: IML: Additions to the inspection thread

 

Back in the 50s and 60s, if drivers from Pennsylvania drove into Ohio (my hometown was 16 miles from the Ohio state line and many people used to drive there to buy cigarettes and beer), the Ohio State Police would carry a wood block with them.  When they stopped your car, they'd place the block under the brake pedal and if it touched the block when pressed, you car would be towed.  You couldn't even drive it home.  Other than that, they didn't have much of an inspection.

Bob

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