Billy Griffin
In all fairness to everyone, I think it mostly came down to a lack of places to pull off the road, versus the large number of chasers out. I was out Wednesday, and occasionally ran into large traffic jams, but didn't really see anyone doing anything inappropriate. The biggest concern I had was that I did see a few people not paying attention before they almost stepped out in front of oncoming traffic.
I didn't see anyone speeding, per say. I did see the DOW unit and TIV, but they were pulled off (as far as they could). They had their flashing lights active, so I think the reason they didn't get all the way off the road was probably just the shoulder being too soft - risking getting stuck or worse. I actually saw a truck pull off the road like that a few years ago, got stuck, and would up turning over when trying to get out of the bar ditch!
From what I saw, it seemed like it was more of the "locals" getting caught up in the follow-alongs, versus the chasers acting inappropriately. Northeast of Stinnett, I observed three police units, who had decided to stop their cars right in the middle of the highway! No lights, they were not stopping traffic (they waved me on) and appeared to just be chatting and observing the storm!
I suppose for as long as this good ol' earth keeps spinning, we'll have complaints about chasers speeding, reckless driving, etc. All we really can do is look out for #1, try to obey the posted traffic laws, and enjoy the convoys!
I didn't see anyone speeding, per say. I did see the DOW unit and TIV, but they were pulled off (as far as they could). They had their flashing lights active, so I think the reason they didn't get all the way off the road was probably just the shoulder being too soft - risking getting stuck or worse. I actually saw a truck pull off the road like that a few years ago, got stuck, and would up turning over when trying to get out of the bar ditch!
From what I saw, it seemed like it was more of the "locals" getting caught up in the follow-alongs, versus the chasers acting inappropriately. Northeast of Stinnett, I observed three police units, who had decided to stop their cars right in the middle of the highway! No lights, they were not stopping traffic (they waved me on) and appeared to just be chatting and observing the storm!
I suppose for as long as this good ol' earth keeps spinning, we'll have complaints about chasers speeding, reckless driving, etc. All we really can do is look out for #1, try to obey the posted traffic laws, and enjoy the convoys!
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