Eastville, Virginia Speed Traps

Local police drives on US 13 in unmarked cars. Town of Eastville budget is largely supported by traffic violations fines income. Be careful in Eastville, the police does not extend courtesy ever– even to their fellow law enforcement. If you explore the cases at the Northampton district court you will see most cases are speeding.

The town hired a full-time policeman that sits next to the Shore Mart and tickets speeders and red-light runners.

cars are out of sight in a large ditch in the medial strip, at both north and south ends of town.

Cops wait at pulloffs on either side of bridge. They can get you with radar up to a half mile before you can see them and they’re not required by local court to provide any printout or other proof of the speed they say you were going–it’s just their word. Limit is 55 and over 20 miles over is reckless driving and will get you a fine of $300. Plus you have to go to court or pay a lawyer $250. Be on the lookout.