Pottsboro, Texas Speed Traps
Spur 316 north between 120 and 289
A 40 mph sign just north of 120. Over a small hill, the local enforcement officer sits in the entrance to a subdivision on the east side of the road. The downhill side of the road, and the relative absence of structures along the road make it easy to exceed the 40 mph limit.
316/289/120
They set up going into Pottsboro where the speed goes from 55 mph to 40 mph without ample distance to slow down without applying the brakes and possibly causing problems. They also exaggerate the speed and will not show the radar.
Multiple places on highways 120 & 289
Pottsboro police have recently become even more vigilant in writing tickets for speeding. It has been reported the city wants to obtain a new fire truck & the revenue from tickets to help pay for it.
Highways 289 & 120 appear to be almost continuously monitored by either stationary or moving police vehicles with radar guns. Hwy 120 north by Goin’s lumber is a very popular place for stationary or moving police suv’s.
FM 120 1/4 mile past the Episcopalian Church
At night Pottsboro PD sits in the dark, right before the edge of the city line. Speed limit isn’t posted clearly but it’s 55 mph. They hide with the lights off in the dark. Can’t see them, even if your brights are on.
Hwy 289 south of 120 just over the bridge. North & South
Local police parked off to the side of the road as you come over the railroad bridge. Speed reduces from 70 mph to 55. Observe the 55 mph.