Carroll County town cleared of speed-trap claim

WHITESBURG - The Carroll County town of Whitesburg has been cleared of allegations that it operated a speed trap in violation of state law. <br> <br> The complaint was filed by John M. Blair, a former Whitesburg police officer who said the city was using a speed trap to increase department revenue. <br> <br> A state investigation found no reason to take action, according to a letter to the local police department from the commissioner&#39;s office of the Department of Public Safety. <br> <br> ``There is no evidence that the Whitesburg Police Department used its speed detection device permit inappropriately,&#39;&#39; Capt. W.D. Richardson, director of the special investigations division, said in a written statement. <br> <br> The amount of revenue was far less than the 40 percent ceiling set by law.