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Originally Posted by Skipper of the Sea Que
...It probably helps the police to better explain a location when they write a ticket or make a report. Ever try to tell AAA exactly where you broke down? Or reported an accident? Or traveled in a caravan? It's very handy to have a nice specific reference of where you are on the road...
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Al pretty much hit the nail on the head here.
I think many folks would be surprised at the volume of 911 calls that are placed daily from motorists. Many motorists, especially those travelling through the State, are usually not very aware of their location. These mile markers make it very easy for a motorist and responding emergency personnel to easily pinpoint the location of needed aid. And as Al has alluded to, it makes it easy for emergency personnel and dispatch centers to pinpoint the location of their assets and dispatch them appropriately where aid is needed.
I can tell you personally that they are utilized on a daily basis and have proven their worth many times over in minimizing response time to calls for service.
Yep, just like a bad case of hiccups, they can be very annoying when you place them up front in your thoughts....but I believe the distraction is far outweighed by their benefits!
