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Re: BURN THAT COP? (was Re: Cops: Can't Liv



In article 1t6@ulowell.uml.edu, ksheehan@FSCVAX.FSC.MASS.EDU (YAKMEISTER)
writes:

>Over 100mph?  In Taxachusetts, the ticket would equal this formula:
>
>First 10 mph over = $50 fine.
>EACH mile over after that = $1/per mile.
>
>100mph in a 55 mph zone = $400 ticket.

   I don't think so!  It should be:

      $50 + 45*$1 = $95 or $50 + 35*$1 = $85.

   Depending on how you interpret the second statement.

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