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Speed Traps in Costa Mesa, California

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Bottom of Hill-Placentia Ave going through Fairview Park   Costa Mesa, California

At the bottom of Hill on Placentia Ave going through Fairview Park heading towards Adams, the patrolman waits on either side of the street watching for people coming down the hill into a 35 mile an hour zone. The motorcycle is hidden up on the sidewalk or on the opposite side of the street tucked into the residential street.

Mar 21, 2010   California   1 comments

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Yes! This is a speed trap. (56) - No, this is definitely NOT a speed trap. (14)

W Wilson Street   Costa Mesa, California

A cop hides in shadow of tree watching for people speeding into Wilson Elementary School 25 mph School Zone going towards Placentia Ave.

May 26, 2009   California   3 comments

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Fairview Road   Costa Mesa, California

If you are traveling south on Fairview, cop sits at the base of the hill just south of the 405. They hide just around the right corner at the first street at the bottom, so you can't see them till you are right up on them. Really easy to go over the limit unless you brake.

May 26, 2009   California   0 comments

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Yes! This is a speed trap. (51) - No, this is definitely NOT a speed trap. (3)

Fair Drive near Fordham Drive   Costa Mesa, California

Going northbound on Fair, a squad car sits on the right side at the edge of a residential neighborhood on Fordham Drive. Not enforced all year long, just strictly enforced for around a month once or twice a year.

Apr 22, 2008   California   1 comments

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Bear Street near Baker Street   Costa Mesa, California

Bear St. between Baker and South Coast Drive. AM rush hour and mid day offers radar observation by a patrol car sitting in the small park. This route is used by people exiting the 55/73 exit at Bear St.

Apr 19, 2008   California   0 comments

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Yes! This is a speed trap. (27) - No, this is definitely NOT a speed trap. (8)
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