Martindale, Texas Speed Traps

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Coming into Martindale in either direction.

Martindale, TexasSep 17, 20180 Comments

I was coming into Martindale from San Marcos area, just took the car off cruise and was slowing down from outside their city limits, a black dodge PU blew by me but turned off into the town about 2 blocks. Martindale PD whipped around and lit me up, not the Dodge. Good old boy/neighbor. Started to pull over, PD got on loud speaker, drive up a little further turn on side road. There were ruts and the grass was completely gone from all the people being pulled over. Overly quisitive, where was I going, who did I work for, social security #, etc. I was gong to get ticket anyway, so I told him it was none of his business. While sitting there, 3 brand new patrol cars came by, Martindale only has about 750+ people. 4 patrol cars for 750 people, guess where the money comes from. You and me!!!!

Highway 80 between I 35 and I 10

Martindale, TexasAug 01, 20112 Comments

I am in my sixties and do not consider myself a speed violator , most of the time people pass me up on the interstate. I was surprised when the Marindale police car coming in the opposite direction pulled me over in the middle of heavy traffic. This was on a short strip of two lane highway, going downhill! The officer M. Caldwell ,as in the same county, said i was traveling 73 in a 55 Zone , I know i immediately looked at my speedometer as some as the lights on his car went on, it was a very narrow strip of highway and I saw 61mph. This officer would not respond re providing a radar report to me, I believe this defines a true speed trap. This can affect the local economy with tourist from Texas passing this route going to the hill country.

State Highway 80 near Between Martindale and San Marcos

Martindale, TexasJul 28, 20071 Comments

Cops running radar will stop you for 1 mile over speed limit( even if you are rushing to the emergency room) Martindale is well known around here for the speed traps. Traffic court is a joke. This is the road to Texas State University and they know that kids will most likely not take the time to fight a ticket. There are also issues with the radar not being calibrated but you won’t get anywhere with it. ONE mile over the speed limit will get you a ticket. Count on it.

State Route 80 near State Highway 80

Martindale, TexasNov 07, 20060 Comments

Setting is rural and speed limit drops from 65 to 55 without any warning that a speed zone is ahead. Police clock you before you can reduce your speed from 65 to 55.

State Route 80 near Exit Number 206 – IH-35

Martindale, TexasMay 01, 20060 Comments

Martindale has extended their City Limits beyond the city for about 1.5 miles each direction strictly to encompass the highway before you get to town. The officers sit at the extended City boundaries and run radar in a rural sitting where the last posted sign is miles away. The nearest sign is located as you enter the town well inside of the boundaries.

Their fee is $5.00 per mile over plus $93.00 court cost. If you ask for deferred disposition they almost double the total amount. In my case the fine was $158.00 and $293.00 for deferred disposition. It’s all about the money.

I work with Cops all over Texas. I know the difference between a Speed Trap and legal enforcement. Martindale has all of the indicators of a speed trap.

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