San Rafael, California Speed Traps
Freitas Parkway across from Scotty’s Market
SR Police hide in pedestrian walkway area between houses across from drainage ditch. Don’t do a Hollywood stop , not signal, etc.
Median across from San Rafael High School
Police motorcycle often sits obscured on median across from high school. Speed limit here is 25 mph, but this right before a stretch where the speed limit increases to 35 mph. Speed up too early, and a ticket is yours.
US Highway 101 N. Bound at Frietas Pkwy Exit
CHP parks at the bus stop off-ramp with radar gun, hidden until last moment by overpass. Drivers are just coming off descending grade, often at 75+ MPH. CHP not there every day, but often enough to be a problem.
United States Highway 101 & Miller Creek Rd
CHP under the overpass shooting LIDAR (Laser).
Heatherton Avenue near State Highway 101
Officer sits under the freeway overpass waiting for cars to run the red light going on to the freeway.