Watsonville, California Speed Traps
Southbound Hghwy 1 at Mar Monte Exit
Motorcycle officer sits on the overpass with Radar. He hides behind foliage and just peeks out. 2 or 3 patrol cars wait at the next on ramp. They’re nailing cars 2 or 3 times a week. Mostly during evening commute. And the money just keeps on rolling in!!!
Bridge Street
The police department has been working this area heavily for the past 6 months and they move around to different intersections from Bridge St. to Riverside Dr.
State Highway 1 South
Hwy. 1 Southbound just past the Main St./Hwy.152 exit..This is a long sweeping curve in the hwy. and the CHP will set at the end of the curve with their radar…You cannot see the CHP until it’s too late, just as you are exiting the curve…Generally early morning enforcement..
State Highway 1 South near Exit Number Main St.
Hwy.-1 Southbound just past the Main St./Hwy.152 exit..This is a long sweeping curve in the hwy. and the CHP will set at the end of the curve with their radar…You cannot see the CHP until it’s too late, just as you are exiting the curve…Generally early morning enforcement..
West Beach Street near Harvest Drive
Traveling east on this street the speed limit changes from 45 mph to 25 mph. Local motorcycle officers site across the street from our office and use their radar at the point where the speed limit changes. They are there a few times a week.