San Diego, California Speed Traps

Travelling Eastbound on Friars Road approaching the Fashion Valley Mall. There’s a spot where motorcycle cops like to sit and tag Eastbound traffic because the road widens slightly, giving them a place to park, and the area is heavily shaded by trees. They have a long look down Friars Road and will have you tracked long before you’re aware they’re there.

Heading Westbound on University approaching Texas Street. Many times a motorcycle cops will hide at the bottom of the hill in this 25mph speed zone. Traffic frequently flows at around 35-40 through this area, especially downhill.

Alvarado Road eastbound after SDSU. Right after the hospital the speed limit abruptly changes from 35 mph to 25 mph. Toward the end of the month, there is usually a motorcycle officer with radar immediately after the sign. The enforcement is more prevalent near the end of the month.

Two motorcycle officers use Radar Guns for traffic Northbound on Harbor dr, just before the Main gate at 32nd st. the wait under the pedestrian overpass to the base.

Police will sit along the sides of SR 125 S just under the bridge under Grossmont College and catch those who speed on the onramp to the 125 and also those speeding up the hill. They are there usually 3-4 times per week at various times during the day. For the most part, the 125 from Mission Gorge Rd to I-8 is one big speed trap. Do not speed on this stretch of freeway.