In February, I received a ticket from Forest Heights stating that I had exceeded the speed limit while traveling on [Route] 210 (Indian Head Highway). I noticed the camera on the highway, but I thought that I was within the speed limit. The ticket stated that I was slightly above. I am a responsible, 67-year-old retired teacher, who makes it my business to stay within the speed limit, so I was very surprised but willing to pay the ticket.

You can imagine my shock when I received another ticket three days later stating that I had exceeded the speed limit at the same location, on the same day, but seven minutes later. I was shocked and upset because that was not possible. I only go through Forest Heights to go to the thrift store on Indian Head Highway, and that is straight ahead, four-mile trip through lights. It would take much longer to turn around and get back to the location even if I didn’t go into the store, which has never happened. I knew that I was being ripped off, but I didn’t file a complaint or request a court hearing because I didn’t know what to expect and I didn’t have money for possible court costs.

I spoke with someone from the Philadelphia office on the phone and expressed my frustration and disbelief at something that could not possibly have happened. After paying the two tickets, I drove back to Forest Heights once more, to test the camera. I drove so slowly on the areas before, after and past the camera, that the cars behind me kept honking their horns for me to speed up. I purposely kept the speed between 20 mph and 30 mph. You guessed it, I received another ticket. It was absolutely the only time that I ventured into Forest Heights, after receiving the first two tickets.

I have no intention of going into Forest Heights again, so I am sending this letter to everyone that I think might have any interest in this situation or may be experiencing the same thing. I will absolutely go to court if I receive another ticket. You must check the company who is responsible for generating the extra income for you. Something is definitely not right.

I know that the economy is poor and that Forest Heights is suffering many of the same problems that most small districts are facing, but you cannot do this people. It is not fair and it is dishonest.

Patricia J. Smith, Fort Washington