Bill,
At one time we had a state, Wyoming I believe it was that had no speed limit out on the open highways except to stay at a speed that was safe for the conditions. They also let the state police make the decisions. And as all things go, they ruined it. I don't think a patrolman should be allowed to make any judgements such as this. To much this is my friend so 90 MPH is safe but this is an out of state car and 70 MPH is unsafe so he gets a ticket. Also right here in this small town a year ago we had a CHP pull over a man's wife that I know while she was driving their new Bronco. He was going to ticket her and have the Bronco impounded because it was to long. It was brand new and had just been delivered. No modifications at all and less than 200 miles on it. Fortunately this guy has money and he took it to court and the judge threw the case out and told the local CHP that they are there to enforce laws not make them up, that any new car from the factory has already been built to meet length and width standards. I just see more and more of the rights of people being taken away, not only regarding automobiles but everything. And this is not to knock the cops as most of them are good people trying to do a dirty job, but there are always a few jerks in any profession and all are judged by them. This particular officer was transferred out of the area.
Ron