OKC speed traps

[metro]

I've noticed several speed traps in the metro popping up as of late. I wonder if they are doing this to boost the tax coffers.

One popped up this week on N. Western between Wilshire and Britton during weekdays, cops like to hang out in the school zone close to Britton, even though I think that "Praxis College" already went out of business.

The other major one I've noticed is I-44/Hefner Parkway on Sundays.

Anyone else know of any?

[kevinpate]

Haven't been up to OKC enough to notice. In Norman, lately we've had them set up, sometimes three NPD vehicles deep, on Robinson just west of the HWY 77/Flood Robinson intersection, and occasionally a bit south of the intersection as well.

I have traveled that specific area regularly for 20+ years and have never seen the enforcement levels that exist today.

While I canna say it is specifically to boost revenues, I can say I've never seen a small stretch in Norman worked by three vehicles. I can also say it was rare to see all three sitting in wait, given the amount of opportunities being offered up by the passing motorists.

[jstanthrnme]

Between Penn and Classen on NW 23rd there seems to always be a cop with somebody pulled over or waiting... Sometimes they park at the Smith & Kernke funeral home, or sometimes the apartments and duplexes across from OCU.

[pw405]

Haven't been up to OKC enough to notice. In Norman, lately we've had them set up, sometimes three NPD vehicles deep, on Robinson just west of the HWY 77/Flood Robinson intersection, and occasionally a bit south of the intersection as well.

I have traveled that specific area regularly for 20+ years and have never seen the enforcement levels that exist today.

While I canna say it is specifically to boost revenues, I can say I've never seen a small stretch in Norman worked by three vehicles. I can also say it was rare to see all three sitting in wait, given the amount of opportunities being offered up by the passing motorists.

The City of Norman refueling station is on Flood, south of rock creek, north of robinson. There are always police there. The other issue is that Flood goes from 55>45>35> then 30, so its a haven for writing speeding tickets.

[kevinpate]

The City of Norman refueling station is on Flood, south of rock creek, north of robinson. There are always police there. The other issue is that Flood goes from 55>45>35> then 30, so its a haven for writing speeding tickets.

Yeppers, but that's not where they have been hanging of late. Too far north.
When they gather on Flood, it's down a lil' ways south of Robinson, just to the north of Acres, where Cape and others have some small car lots. Some right decent camo for them actually.

When they gather on Robinson near Flood, I'm seeing them line up on Newton, at times 3 deep, or fill the circle turnabout right behind the Max Westheimer stone pillar. Occasionally, I'll also see 2 deep at Westwood Apts., just to the west of Robinson/Berry intersection.

[metro]

yeah, I've seen those on NW 23rd, but they've been doing that for years, the other ones I mentioned, seemed to have popped up within the last two weeks and are usually several patrol cars/motorcycles.

[Midtowner]

They're pretty regularly on Broadway between 23rd and 13th.

[TaoMaas]

They're pretty regularly on Broadway between 23rd and 13th.

That's a fact! And the speed limit is way too low, IMHO, so it can catch you off-guard.

Edited to add: Oops...OKCLee already said this. It seems like we all feel the same way about it.

[pickles]

They're pretty regularly on Broadway between 23rd and 13th.

They do a pretty good job of hiding behind the trucks at the bread plant on this stretch. Can't say how many times I've seen people being pulled over in this ten-block area.

[BoulderSooner]

They're pretty regularly on Broadway between 23rd and 13th.

i think they have been out almost everyday on Broadway in the last month or so

[Spartan]

I've never seen a more reliable speed trap than Britton and Broadway. It's always there..

Thank goodness we made drastic cuts to everything except public safety. Where would we be without OKC's finest to protect us from crimes like going 5 over?

[kevinpate]

... Where would we be without OKC's finest to protect us from crimes like going 5 over?

Is that actually an issue in OKC? I can't recall ever seeing, or hearing, about a 3 to 5 mph over limit ticket in the metro area.

I don't think even the fairly notorious 'We Love Okies and Texans for Your Generous Donations' crew in Cimarron, NM' writes at 5 or less over limit?

[pw405]

Is that actually an issue in OKC? I can't recall ever seeing, or hearing, about a 3 to 5 mph over limit ticket in the metro area.

I don't think even the fairly notorious 'We Love Okies and Texans for Your Generous Donations' crew in Cimarron, NM' writes at 5 or less over limit?

YES - My dad is 50 something with a perfectly clean driving record and he got a ticket by an OKC cop for going 55 in a 50, on Sooner Road. This is a NOTORIOUS speed trap!

Others I have noticed:

Sooner Road between Indian Hills & SE 89th - do NOT speed here!!

I-35 between I-240 and the OK River is a HUGE speed trap - multiple people pulled over almost every day by bike cops, I like to screw with people so they fly past me really fast and get pulled over. Its like a road rage by proxy.

SE 59th Between Eastern & I-35 - technically this is Valley Brook, but they will pull you over at the drop of a hat!!

Ya ya - speeding is dangerous and kills people, etc, but the most important reason to NOT speed is fuel economy.

I drive a turbocharged 2.0 Genesis - If I drive from Norman to OKC at 80 - I get about 23 MPG, if I drive 65 the entire time, I get 31MPG - well worth the extra 3-4 minutes I could save by driving 80.

It kills me to see people driving huge trucks & SUV's going 80+on the highway - they are burning gas like its goin out of style!

[hipsterdoofus]

Thank goodness we made drastic cuts to everything except public safety. Where would we be without OKC's finest to protect us from crimes like going 5 over?

I've never been pulled over for going 5 over... I mean...you should be ashamed of yourself for speeding!

[demoman2k10]

Seems like there is always one north of Quail Springs mall between Penn and May on 164th Ave.

And on Sundays just after church lets out up and down May Ave.

[okclee]

Yes, Broadway between 23rd and 13th, 30mph zone surprises many and seems to catch quite a few.

[OKCMallen]

Yes, Broadway between 23rd and 13th, 30mph zone surprises many and seems to catch quite a few.

And that hill if you're going northbound, your car will naturally speed.

[dcnorman07]

"Beginning May 1, 2010, the Oklahoma City Police Department will begin a Traffic Safety program designed to increase safety awareness on high speed roadways and crack down on those drivers who commit violations that endanger themselves or others."

City of Oklahoma City - Notification Information - Traffic Safety Emphasis

[Sooner2003]

Oh and by the way, the stretch of NE 10th St. between I-35 and Sooner Rd. leading into Midwest City frequently has unmarked Fords cruising up and down or posted up in hiding, specifically during rush hour. I have lived in Midwest City for many years (20+) and there has NEVER been any significant development of any kind along this stretch. Speed Limit has been 40-45MPH for as long as I can remember and the pavement is in great condition with very few incidents ever along this stretch. The speed limit could easily be 55MPH here but it doesn't help that law enforcement along this stretch consistently preys upon speeding motorists. If you ever drive down this roadway of "nothingness" you will find it very difficult not to speed as it is a straightaway on good pavement across the basin of the North Canadian River.

[ljbab728]

Oh and by the way, the stretch of NE 10th St. between I-35 and Sooner Rd. leading into Midwest City frequently has unmarked Fords cruising up and down or posted up in hiding, specifically during rush hour. I have lived in Midwest City for many years (20+) and there has NEVER been any significant development of any kind along this stretch. Speed Limit has been 40-45MPH for as long as I can remember and the pavement is in great condition with very few incidents ever along this stretch. The speed limit could easily be 55MPH here but it doesn't help that law enforcement along this stretch consistently preys upon speeding motorists. If you ever drive down this roadway of "nothingness" you will find it very difficult not to speed as it is a straightaway on good pavement across the basin of the North Canadian River.

I have little sympathy for those who get speeding tickets. It's never difficult to not speed if you're paying any attention at all to what you're doing when you're driving. If you're on a roadway of "nothingness" set your speed control at the speed limit for a little while and you won't have to worry.

[betts]

I know a policeman who participates in some of the speed traps and he told me that it's a real cash cow for the city. I've noticed more too recently and figured the economy was why. My husband has gotten stopped for speeding in the Broadway speed trap and we avoid it as much as possible. Because there's such a long stoplight-free stretch and it's got more than one lane, one's brain forgets it has a residential speed limit.

[soonerfan21]

i've noticed during the day north bound on I-44 there is a motorcycle cop that sits in an opening just lying in wait. it is right about the NW 36th exit before you get to the I-44 to Tulsa exit. he will have people pulled over on the side at the 50th street exit.

[betts]

It's not a speed trap, but basically functions like one: there is a very small "no right turn on red" sign on the 63rd and May intersection. There is frequently a policeman lying in wait for the unsuspecting who don't notice the sign.

[BOBTHEBUILDER]

It's not a speed trap, but basically functions like one: there is a very small "no right turn on red" sign on the 63rd and May intersection. There is frequently a policeman lying in wait for the unsuspecting who don't notice the sign.

I dont believe this crap. I got pulled over on I-235 from Wilshire to NW 122nd area. I was going 90 in a 65 and those damn cops pulled me over. You have got to be kiddin me, dont they have anything better to do than to pull me over. I told them there was nobody else on the road, it was all clear, and it is an excellent road. I told them that the speed limit should be 90, not 65. I also told them I was an active member of OKC.talk. I was doing well, til I mentioned OKC.talk and thats when he started writing the ticket. Some nerve, I told him that he should be honored to have met me, I am solving all of the cities problems one at a time.

[C. B.]

It's not a speed trap, but basically functions like one: there is a very small "no right turn on red" sign on the 63rd and May intersection. There is frequently a policeman lying in wait for the unsuspecting who don't notice the sign.

I think they have taken this sign down. I looked for it the other day and didn't see it posted. Both east and west bound on 63rd.

Now at lunch time, everyone turns right onto northbound May during the red light. Then the fun begins...