Smithsburg, Maryland Speed Traps
On S. Main St. near Smithsburg High School
There are two speed camera’s, one facing north toward Leitersburg over the hill with a significant downgrade and one facing south toward the center of town. The camera facing north catches motorists going down a steep grade in the road toward Grove Creek Circle. The mayor of Smithsburg lives on the corner of Grove Creek Circle. The north bound camera was recently moved and was not re-advertised as being moved to a new location. It is a 20 mile per hour zone and from the top of the hill to the spot where the camera takes the picture, motorists naturally pick-up speed even when not accelerating. It is a very unethical spot for a speed camera but the Chief of Police insists that it is an acceptable place for a camera even though Maryland Department of Transportation guidance on speed cameras states that camera’s should not be located near significant downgrades or speed transition zones. In pictures sent to motorists that have been cited, the 30 mph sign is visible in the citation picture.
Route 64 Between Rt 77 and Bikle Rd
Local police sit in the entrance to Bikle Manufacturing with laser and RADAR
Route 64
Usually waiting along 64 between Smithsburg and the blinking yellow lights at the intersection of Lieghtersburg Pike.
North Main Street near Geiser Way
Town officers and county deputies utilize areas around Shifflet Place, Geisers Way, and the entrances to the schools as prime stakeout points for speeders. Smithsburg areas are especially targeted after dark.
West Water Street near Veterans park
Town officers and county sheriffs deputies sit at the entrance to the Veterans Park and also at the entrance to the Smithsburg car wash which is right up the street.