Definitely a speed trap, also trying to prevent people from cutting through the alley, which runs parallel to Laurel Canyon, during rush hour. Another misappropriation of community resources. This is the same police department that is extremely slow to respond to calls in the neighborhood when actual crimes of violence are happening, yet in the morning the force is out in force pulling law-abiding people over for small infractions and gifting them with crippling crimes - a typical ticket will set you back a lot over $200. As a tax payer it makes me mad.