Costa Mesa, California Speed Traps
Bear Street near Baker Street
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.
Pullman Avenue near Baker Street
Traffic cop frequently sits just off on Briggs Avenue watching during AM/PM rush hour for cars speeding on Pullman Avenue to and from Baker Street. Pullman Avenue is the major entryway for the largest industrial zone in Costa Mesa.
Adams Avenue near Fairview Road
A motorcycle officer sits behind the Pinecreek Village Apartment sign, in their driveway. It’s halfway between Fairview and Harbor Blvds. The apartment sign blocks a driver’s view of the motorcycle.
National Street near Wilson Street
hides in shadow of tree watching for people speeding into Wilson Elementary School 25 mph School Zone going towards plecencia st.
Adams Avenue near Santa Ana River
Since a speeding fatality on Adams Avenue occurred in late 2007, the speed limit along this major arterial has been reduced from 50 mph to 45 mph and there are additional signs posted as well as markers on the pavement. Enforcement has been stepped up as well. Drivers usually travel about 50-60 mph between the Santa Ana River (at the Huntington Beach city limit line) to Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa.