I agree, I hate that too. In other states, Indiana for instance, the lower limit is only enforced when people are working. They have signs that say something to the effect of follow lower speed limits when these lights are flashing and they only flash when people are actually working. It's just another BS way for the Ohio Highway Patrol to keep the huge force afloat. No offense to any cops, especially ones that do their job, but the Ohio State Highway Patrol is far too large and has far too much political influence in this state.