San Jose, California Speed Traps
Bollinger Road near Wunderlich Road
Going south on Bollinger, right before Lawrence Expressway there are two cops on bikes hidden on the right hand side behind bushes on Wunderlich street using Laser (LZ1) guns and pull the folks to the right hidden from view. They operate from 10:00am to 2:30pm Speed limit on Bollinger (4 lane rd) is amazingly only 35mph.
Bernal Road
Exiting 101 South on the Bernal Road exit just past the overpass for Monterey Highway at the corner of Bernal and San Ignacio. Posted speed limit is 40 but traffic frequently flows at approximately 45 to 50 mph. Radar is used at this location from the Jack in the Box parking lot. Drivers are unable to see the officer since he is obscured by bushes at this location. Come down the hill over 40 mph and it’s ticket time!
Lincoln Avenue
As you approach the shopping area of Lincoln Avenue in Willow Glen from either direction, the speed drops from 35 to 25mph, and I have seen many a lurking officer waiting to pull over a car that has not immediately slowed. Be careful!
Trimble and Orchard Parkway
Lots of contruction on this street. Contruction site called SJPD to enforce this area. They dropped the speed to 35 mph. There were FOUR cops on bikes on the corner of Orchard Parkway and Trimble. They hide in the shade with their radar guns. They probably issued over ~200 tickets this morning (6/5/03). Be very careful around this construction zone. Revenue generating for sure. I guess this what happens when the states messes up the budget, we all pay for it.
Taylor Street Bridge – San Pedro / Coleman
The 9 month old Taylor street bridge, overcrossing Highway 85 near downtown San Jose, is right next door to the sheriff offices and other civil buildings. The bridge is an UNPOSTED 25mph zone, followed by a posted 35mph zone as you head toward either Coleman Ave or First Street. Towards Coleman Ave unmounted officers routinely flag down everyone speeding and coming off the bridge for ticketing by a squad car parked closer to Coleman (and across from the rose gardens).
Unless you ride your breaks on the downgrade of the bridge, it is very easy to exceed 25mph! Don’t let the bad sun glare in the afternoon or morning commutes distract you from keeping the needle at exactly 25mph.