Potsdam, New York Speed Traps

Going towards Parishville/Hopkinton from Potsdam on 11B, just after the bridge for the St. Regis river, there is a hill to your right that state troopers will often hide disguised as part of a cluster of trees. They can see you coming from quite a ways away, so generally I would slow down in this area (before the bridge). This stretch is usually a great place to pass other vehicles, because of the extended visibility, but you may want to be aware of the speed trap before you decide to blow by someone who is obeying the speed limit.

Officers sit by or in Eben’s Hearth parking lot facing toward the Village of Potsdam. Most are safe due to shift change from 8:00 am and again at 8:00 pm.

SUNY Potsdam University Police sits facing Barrington Dr. on Outer Main St., in parking lot for doctors office. Parking lot sits on a hill, you cannot see their patrol car until you get very close, at which time it will be too late.