Driving out to Beaufort for the Triathlon?
Just a quick reminder that Highway 70, especially the stretch before and after New Bern, is a humongous speed trap. Friendly officers are waiting in the trees, especially where the road is darkest and traffic the lightest...
Also know what driving >80 mph or >15mph over the limit in North Carolina is a misdemeanor for reckless driving. Which means an automatic court appearance or hiring of lawyer. Which means missing a school day to drive all the way back out to Jones County or wherever, or padding the wallet of some small-town attorney to clean up your mess...
So all you lead foots and Californians, be careful!