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In article <722679320snx@sgmlinc.com> brian@sgmlinc.com writes:
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>In article <1992Nov23.013327.17957@advtech.uswest.com> kdlin@advtech.uswest.com writes:
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> > 
> > I recently graduated from UCLA and moved to Boulder. This snow storm
> > gives me a new perspective on driving. My questions for you guys is
> > what do you do when someone is following you too closely in adverse
> > weather condition?
>
>I, like over half the population, come from somewhere else. The 
>first thing I noticed here is that people tailgate closer than 
>anywhere I have ever driven. Not just in the snow, but ALL THE 
>TIME.
>
>Now, I am a pretty agressive driver (not a 50mph-in-the-fast-lane 
>type), but following too close is just stupid. Even going 75 on 
>I-70 people are right on your tail, talking to the passenger as 
>if this is normal, even if the other lane is completely empty. 
>Why is it so prevalent here?
>
>Even in California, the "rude driver" capital of the world, 
>people respect some space behind the car ahead.

No KIDDING!!!!


>
>I just keep my head against the headrest and don't put anything 
>valuable in the trunk.
>
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>Brian E. Travis                                           brian@sgmlinc.com
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People,

If you are as disgusted as I with the amount of tailgating and general stupid
driving in this city and state, I *urge* you to voice that opinion to the 
state patrol and to Police Chief Koby at Boulder Police.

I have written him to inform him of the driving conditions on my street and 
areound the university and haven't noticed any change at all, eventhough
he assured me he would look into it.

Unless we demand that the police force work to enforce the laws here, you 
can bet the poeple will not start driving better all by themselves!

*Please*, if you want to see this change, take action. Call Koby and/or
the state patrol and let them know you want the police to go out and
enforce *all* traffic laws and not just speeding laws.


-- 
David Knapp                                      University of Colorado, Boulder
Perpetual Student                                   knapp@spot.colorado.edu