There for a while you were posting this constantly. Oh well, posting this once a year isn't bad. Good to let people know to be careful.

How's that boycott workin"? Summersville realize they're goin' broke yet?

Hello there my West Virginia friends. Glad to see y’all back. This post had to be put back out there since some of y’all complained about the last one and it was removed. So this post is within the guidelines but still effective enough to get a response out of you. I wouldn’t doubt if one or more of you had business stakes in the area and or are benefiting directly or indirectly from the tourist tax that Summersville imposes on travelers. People have a right to know what going on there. After all if they are aware of the speed trap and dishonest practice more than likely they will be traveling safely through your area. Isn’t that what you want? Or is it their dollars you are really after? I’d like to see them earn the money rather than taking it off unsuspecting people.

I have lived in Summersville for several years, before the speed limit was reduced to 50mph (throughout a few short miles with a lot of off streets) we had at least one serious accident a month. Now that the speed limit was reduced to 50 mph, there are far less accidents. A lot of semitrucks drive through that porton and a large porton is going downhill to a stop light! I can't tell you how many times I've seen them run the stop light! If the speed limit was 60 or 65, I just can't imagine the accidents. I say 50mph might seem like a big deal to some, but for people who live here most of us are happy with it.

I really don't understand how anyone says it's a speed trap, there are signs everywhere, so it is clearly marked! Just slow down and drive the four or five miles that it is 50mph and know that you are being safe!

I don't get it. How is posting a speed limit and enforcing it a scam? If they choose to be aggressive and enforce it fully, then hey-that is their prerogative. No one is out to get you.

I frequently drive through Wardensville West Virginia which has the same reputation for agressive speed enforcement.

I take advantage of my cruise control. I set it at 25 on the dot, take my foot off the gas pedal and putter on through the town. If someone is tailgaiting me-lettem pass. THEY can get the ticket.

BTW, keep to the speed limit on I-79 near Burnsville (forget the MilePost) and Elkview (Mile Post 11). Local cops keep those patrolled very well.

Also, coming into Charleston from the North, when the speed limit on I-79/I-77/I-64 drops from 70 to 60, you would be well advised to keep in the speed limit. It's heavily patrolled. Actually, the interstates in Charleston are pretty well patrolled.

I lived in summersville in the 50's and the 60's, when I drive through there now I still watch my speed as I did back then, you think they watch it close now, Sam Boley and Phil Conley watched it close back then. Keep up the good work Summersville.

OMGosh I remember Phil Conley, send me a pvt message at beverlymyname@hotmail.com we may know each other

I received a speeding ticket four years ago simply for having an out of state plate. I was following 3 cars in front of me and received a ticket shortly after a started out from a traffic light. First of all I don't believe we were all going faster than 50 mph from a recent stop and secondly, how could I be singled out?

I have vowed never to return to Summersville. I will travel out of my way before I go through that dishonest, poorly run town.

I feel bad for the businesses in that town because they are losing a lot of traffic. Many people that I have told do not make that route on their trip.

I sincerely hope that Summersville disappears off the map.