Schodack, New York Speed Traps

Driving westbound on Route 20, be very careful of the winding hills before the intersection with Route 9 (Or eastbound just after the Rt 20/Rt 9 intersection). It’s very easy to gain some speed on these hills so be careful! Schodack and NYS Police stations are located just a mile away and police often sit in business driveways and hidden pullouts waiting to get you with their radar.

Around mile marker 11.6, State Police cars sit in the median of I-90, concealed by the bridge support for the Elliot Road overpass. They are impossible to see from the northbound lane. From the southbound lane they can be seen as cars reach the top of an uphill climb, but by then it’s too late.

Small town local police force which must raise revenue to justify its existance. Officers sit 50 feet from a speed limit change (sit in a 40 mph zone within site of 50 mph sign) and will issue citations. Town Court is always busy with ticket revenue from this speedtrap.

Police sit just over the crest of a hill in a driveway and pull over anyone over 40 mph just after the speed limit drops. You’re out in the middle of nowhere, so there appears to be no real reason for a 40 mph speed limit.