Opinion


Warning, Avoid Benton - And Response

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Let this be a warning to those who travel U.S. Highway 411 that the town of Benton, Tn., is a speed trap.

The 55 mph sign soon melts into a 40 mph sign...very quickly.

The town of Benton is generally supported by the revenue generated by the Benton Police Department's use of the radar gun.

Just a warning. If you can avoid this town...do so.

M.E. Ramsey
Cleveland, Tn.

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One speeding ticket (or any ticket for that matter) in 31 years of driving; guess where? You got it - Benton, Tn.

I now avoid Benton if at all possible.

A. Green
Hixson


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