A Thought, Random to you Perhaps

So, I had to drive through about 3 school zones today, and every time I drive through one I think, "Slow down. Don't want a ticket here...that'll cost you big time."

So, then I spend the entire time in the school zone looking at the needle on my speedometer to make sure it hovers around the 20 MPH mark. Would you say it is more safe for the children for me to continue going 30 while paying attention to the road and my surroundings? Or do you think it is safer for me to stare at my gauges while only going 20?

I'm pretty sure my DeWalt pickup would leave a decent mark on someone even if I'm only going 20.

And, no, I didn't get a ticket or anything. But I could someday, and this will be the discussion I have with Officer Safety-Pants.