Well that is unprofessional.
There should be no going "lightly" on anyone. However, I'd only advocate that in a world where discretion is used and power not abused.
I am the first to defend Highway Patrol, when the 15 y.o wankers on these forums and many other like it use the old "they should be out catching theives and rapists", I'm the first to clarify this regarding how obviously TMU are there to do there job and CIU and whatever else also have their jobs and allocated members ra ra ra.
I have no respect for the uniform, but the man or woman behind it. It's unfortunate that in my experience, the man behind the badge has typically been a f**kwit.
Also, I'm automotive journalist by profession, so I know what to say, what to cop to and try and make it a pleasureable experience for both concerned.
However, I can see why you'd pick on some people who hide behind the "enthusiast" label.
Back on topic, The Truck, right?
It shits me how they leave the construction speed limits up at night, I have been through many, both in Melb and in Sydney during evening hours with out a soul working at all. It's plausible that this was the rationale the truck drivers thought and where just "speeding" at 15kmph over the limit and not hooning at 55kpmh over the limit.
Having said that, I obey them as much as it shits me, so they should too.
I nominate this for bi-polar post of the year!!