Pasadena, California Speed Traps
Michillinda Ave. North of Foothill Blvd.
Motorcycle cop waits on Hampton Dr., looks for drivers traveling Southbound on Michillinda. Speed limit is 35 mph, but it’s very easy to safely travel 45-50 mph, downhill, especially if the traffic light to the north of the trap is green.
Del Mar West of Rosemead near Eaton Wash
Cops hide behind the bushes and fences near the wash. This is a wide four-lane street, and although they are behind obstacles they claim their radar is right on. The speed limit is 35, but they write a higher safe speed on the ticket and write you up for faster.
Altadena Dr. (north of Washington Blvd.)
Motorcycle cops catch downhill motorists S/B on Altadena Dr. heading towards New York Dr., then further south toward Washington Blvd. The limit varies from 30-35 MPH and it’s easy to lose track of your speed. They usually work in pairs with radar.
Orange Grove Avenue, Between 110 and 210 fwys
motorcycle officer(s) typically in driveways using instant on K band at N and S flow of traffic. 35 mph clearly posted. Average speed is 40 to 50 mph.
Lake Avenue
Between Del Mar Ave. and 210 Fwy. this area is very heavily patrolled by motorcycle officers during rush hours and lunch hour. Limit is 25MPH. Pickings are so easy that there’s never a need to use radar. I walk in the area during lunch and always see people getting tickets.