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...limit? Just wondered because I was in a string of cars following one on Saddle coming back into Hilo. Lots of cars passing in some dangerous areas including no-passing zones. This guy was going mostly 50 mph in the 55 area. Everyone knows the REAL speed limit is 70.....right?
Wonder if someone complained about a HELCO driver and they cracked down on them.
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They could have GPS tracking installed on their trucks to track speed of vehicle, as well as location. I used to get a "pep" talk complete with wagging finger every time my truck came back from servicing.
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They are paid by the hour and in no hurry to get back to "real" work.
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So would you also complain if they drove too fast and recklessly?
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This is the internet, we complain either way.
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I think they do have GPS tracking.
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They do have GPS & that is one of the reasons they would be going close to the speed limit...
also speed could depend on the truck, what it is hauling & whether they are also doing line checks (major transmission lines are along Saddle Rd.)
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Absolutely right Carey - just about every HELCO vehicle is equipped with GPS that sends a signal once a minute
