Something must be done about aggressive drivers

This might possibly be called an ode to Bottle Bay Road. There are some of us who remember when it was a narrower, washboard, graveled and less-traveled road.

Most of the time it is a pleasure to drive. The view of the mountains and the lake are beautiful and sometimes you see eagles perched on the trees. Paying attention to the road is imperative since there is little room for mistakes. Even when the road conditions are less than ideal. it can be an enjoyable trip to Sandpoint.

There are more than a few challenges especially it seems in the past few years. Meeting a dump truck pulling an excavator on a trailer near Contest Point is not my favorite thing. Finding yourself behind bicyclers who are leisurely riding several abreast with no safe place to get around them can be frustrating. Imagine arriving at Gold Hill Circle and seeing two very large semis with trailers parked on the side of the road — near a very sharp corner and no one is around to make sure that traffic can safely continue. There continue to be houses built that have garages nearly on the roadway. A short way past this area is the lot that was denuded of vegetation.

That should give Sagle Fire and Rescue the opportunity to practice their rope rescue since there is nothing between the road and the lake.

The most troublesome feature of the trip is the drivers one shares the road with. It seems like there is a preponderance of a certain type. I characterize them as egocentric, testosterone-impaired scofflaws. There are ample signs that clearly mark the speed limit.

The county commissioners saw fit to establish these limits. If there is a reason to change those limits, appeal to the commissioners. Do not tailgate other vehicles or pass unsafely. Anyone who drives that road knows that there are few places where it is safe to pass even in the best of times. Along this road live children and dogs.

There are the ever-present deer that are not particularly good at letting you know when they will appear.

It seems unreasonable that those who have the temerity to follow the rules of law should have to deal with the bullying tactics and the risk caused by the aforementioned drivers. This is not an L.A. freeway or New York City for goodness sake. Slow down and enjoy the scenery.

JOANNE GAY

Sagle