Hillbilly Cities to Avoid

I thought I'd start up a thread where you can post the names of those little craphole towns that take advantage of tourists, truck drivers and out-of-towners. Maybe it'll help prevent a ding to your wallet or driving record when you unsuspectingly wander through one of these communist infested cesspools of civilization.

Here's my first contribution--Selmer, Tennessee:



Yep, I got a ticket in this hotbed of hillbilly justice. My crime? Failing to notice the "No through trucks" sign hidden among a plethora of signs in a construction zone.

You should also be aware that Selmer, Tennessee employs the use of redlight cameras as well as speed cameras.

What really sucks about this town is that they are writing revenue tickets that also have points assessed against your driving record. So, if I just pay the $122.50 fine, then my spotless driving record of 7 years will have a moving violation listed on it. Insurance goes up... job prospects go down... all thanks to these toothless hillbillies.

So do yourself a favor and steer clear of Selmer, Tennessee.

 

Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. From the way the cop talked about a previous violator who also did not see the sign, and the smug way he indicated that the judge sided with him in that case, I'd say they have the sign posted for maximum revenue. I am going to take a drive up there this weekend in my car to see just what the signage looks like.

From my recollection of the area though, coming north on US-45, there are large overhead signs indicating to stay in the left lane if you are continuing north on US-45. Today, however, the left lane was closed due to construction. So, while looking at all the signs trying to figure out exactly which way US-45 went, I missed the "No through trucks" sign.

And for the record, I don't speed, and I don't run redlights. As a matter of fact, I stopped at the intersection with the camera when the light was green and waited for it to cycle red then green again before I went. Most intersections with cameras are timed for maximum revenue, NOT safety.