Costa Mesa, California Speed Traps
19th Street near Newport Boulevard
I have seen as much as 4 motor officers there at one time. It’s between 19th street and Irvine ave. The speed limit is 35.
Irvine Avenue near Heather Lane
Heather Lane is in the middle of what is called the Irvine curves. Motor officers sit at the bottom of the hill on Heather lane in the shadows. This has been going on for 20 years. I always slow before going into this stretch of road. They are there about 6 times a year.
Orange Avenue near Bay Drive
Police officer sits in the driveway at the end of Bay Drive and radars cars coming directly down the street. Speed limit is 25, its a long street with no stops until it dead ends, so its easy to get a ticket!
Fairview Road near Baker Street
Regularly catch traffic from 405 to OCC & Fairgrounds and back.
Placentia Avenue near Swan Circle
Placentia northbound is posted at 40 MPH past Estancia High School and thru the park. At the bottom of the hill the speed is reduced to 35 MPH as you enter a residential area. Motorcycle unit hides on Swan Circle.