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Everybody Speeds: Where HAL 9000 meets the Highway Patrol

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 08, 2025 10:42 AM CT | Published: June 08, 2025 4:00 AM CT

The way to curb speeding at first glance might be to put more police officers on the street.

But it’s not that simple, especially not in Memphis.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.

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