Galena, Illinois Speed Traps
US Highway 20 W, south side of road right after 35 mph sign
The sheriff’s office puts someone at the bottom of the hill soon after entry into the town on Hwy 20 going west. Be especially careful if you have out of state license plates–I had just been passed by two cars going faster than I was, but he stopped me. Minimum ticket is 120 USD, and they aren’t interested in handing out warnings.
US Highway 20 near Parking lot for a Law Office
Heading east into Galena is all downhill. It is difficult to maintain a 25 mph speed limit.The police usually sit in the Law Offices parking lot halfway down on the north side of the road.
US Highway 20 near entering town from east
Entering town from east on hwy 20. Going down a hill, sit in Grants Home parking lot. Gravity of slope can cause you to easily go over speed limit. No effort required.