Chapter 1 Discussion: Should Dr. Speedy have been issued a citation?

Dr. Speedy, a medical doctor, was recently telephoned to perform emergency surgery on a patient who was just involved in a serious auto accident. Dr. Speedy was told that the patient may not survive if Dr. Speedy does not arrive at the hospital as soon as possible.

Dr. Speedy ignores the local speed limit and drives excessively to arrive at the hospital ASAP.  Officer Friendly radars Dr. Speedy driving 75 m.p.h. in a 15 m.p.h. school zone. This occurred at 2:00 a.m., and no children were seen in the area. Nevertheless, Officer Friendly issues a speeding citation to Dr. Speedy.