Elgin, Texas Speed Traps

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US Highway 290 near State Highway 95

Elgin, TexasOct 13, 20061 Comments

I drove from SH 95 westbound onto 290 on a clear night. There was no other traffic. About the time that I passed under the railroad trestle, I noticed a car zooming up behind me, and the next thing you know, I got the blue light special. The cop claimed that I was going considerably faster than what I remember going, and I had been watching it that evening. He said the speed limit through the entire city was 50MPH, though the next sign I saw said 60, which was also inside the city. Be that as it may, the highway is on the very edge of town, and is 70MPH elsewhere.

There were two or three other patrol cars all within a half mile, so I’m sure that stretch of road makes them a lot of money. Don’t let it happen to you!

US Highway 290 near 3 miles West of Elgin

Elgin, TexasMar 09, 20060 Comments

DPS waits on the westbound side of US290 heading towards Austin in a low spot on the road. There is not a cross street here, just a dirt trail off the road by a field. DPS and the sheriff have been there every other morning for the past week. Hard to see them when you come over the hill.

US Highway 290 near State Route 95

Elgin, TexasMay 03, 20041 Comments

While driving from Houston to Austin, there is a speed trap right at US Hwy 290 and SR 95 in Elgin. It is here that the speed changes from 65 to 50. Unfortunatly for me, I was tagged with an instant-on laser before I had a chance to react to the change in posted speed change.

11-15 over is a $150 ticket.
16-20 over is a $200 ticket.

Guess what I got? City of Elgin is setting on a cash cow.

HW 290

Elgin, TexasMar 01, 20013 Comments

Elgin PD travels up and down 209, E and W, after dark when traffic is low and zaps you. When they pull you over they will give you a ticket (In most all cases).

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