Philomath, Oregon Speed Traps

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thoroughfare in Philomath, Oregon

Philomath, OregonApr 20, 20160 Comments

Patrols often lay in wait hidden from view, often near the tire store. The incident with me resulted in two citations amounting to $270 for avoiding a car that pulled in front of me, for not using a turn signal when there was no time to do so and speeding to avoid an incident. The officer was not interested in my story but wanted to stress that a court appearance is unnecessary. The only thing that mattered was sending in the money. Unable to appear, mid-week in the middle of the day, I sent a lengthy statement relecting my position [to no avail].

Avoid businesses in Philomath until pressure causes the crooked city leaders, along with their cops and co-operative attorneys [serving on the municipal court] change their ways. It’s troubling when desperate leaders in these towns decide to generate revenue to pad their salaries in this predatory fashion.

On hwy 34 (Oregon) west off the I-5(N/S) fwy.

Philomath, OregonJul 31, 20150 Comments

Exit off the interstate 5 in Oregon at Hwy 34 going west. This takes one to the Oregon coastline. After driving through the town of Corvallis, we entered Philomath. Within 500 yards of entering the township, I noticed a police car behind me with its lights on. At the time, I noticed I was driving at about 32-33 mph and I thought the police were after someone else and that I was in the way, so I pulled over to let them pass. But I was wrong. I soon discovered that it was I who the police were pulling over and was told I was doing 39 in a 25 mile zone. “What?” I said, “I never saw a speed limit sign posted anywhere along the way with a 25mph speed limit.” As I spoke with the officer, I noticed two other police cars pull over two other unsuspecting motorists. It was then I realized that I had been the victim of a speed trap. After receiving the ticket and driving on, , we noticed that there were changes in the speed limit in Philomath at least 3 times in its 2.2mile road through the township. I wrote to the judge to ask that the ticket be dismissed or the fine reduced, but he refused to do either. So beware, drivers! Philomath, Oregon is a speed trap for the unsuspecting motorist just passing through and could end up costing you a good deal of money.

State Highway SR 20 near State Highway SR 20

Philomath, OregonFeb 06, 20061 Comments

SR 20 runs E-W through Philomath, Oregon (pop. 4,000). The road is heavily trafficked, as many drivers pass through from Corvallis, Oregon or I-5 on their way to the Oregon coast and back. The speed limit through Philomath is 25 mph on the two-lane SR 20. The speed limit E and W of Philomath may be about 45-55. The police hide on the side streets and pull out behind a car and pace it. When I was caught, the police were hidden on a side street in a marked car at 1:30 am, there were two officers in the car, and there were several cars on SR 20 both behind and in front of me (at least 5-10).

State Highway 34 near Town Pump

Philomath, OregonApr 07, 20040 Comments

approaching from the east, Hwy 34 makes a jog to the left, as you enter the Main Street area of Philomath. There is a gas station (Town Pump) that closes early, and turns out ALL the lights; Cops sit there, in total darkness, with a gracefull view, straight down the highway, visibility of at least a mile. The speed-limit changes 3 times during this stretch, with the Cop only guessing, your location, and the related speed limit. With a distance of less the 200 feet between the last SPEED-35 and the first SPEED-25 sign, AND the SPEED-25 sign being partially obscured untill you are about 150 feet from it; this is like ‘shooting fish in a barrel’ with the local Court ready to assess the maximum fine allowed

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