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LETTER: So, when we're on vacation, laws don't apply to us?

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The Editor,

Re: "Cops cruel for ticketing tourists," the Now letters, June 5.

I cannot believe Jennifer Jilks had the audacity to write and complain about the speeding ticket she received while on vacation here.

Jennifer, I have a question for you. Just because you "spend thousands of dollars in our part of the world," does that give you the right to speed through a playground zone? If I spend money in Maui, I guess that means I should be given immunity for any speeding tickets? I guess when I go on vacation anywhere, I should only receive warnings since I am spending money in that part of the world?

Good for Surrey RCMP for enforcing a playground zone, where so many people forget to slow down. I am sure the $196 ticket is better than having the Surrey RCMP attend for picking up a child off the road.

Thank you, Surrey RCMP, for enforcing the rules - regardless if you live in B.C. or not.

Amy Edmunds, Surrey