Madisonville, Louisiana Speed Traps
US Highway 22 near Tchefuncta River
Coming into town southbound on Hwy.21 the speed limit drops from 55mph. to 30 mph. The same on Hwy 22 going east or west bound.The speed limit drops from 55 mph. to 30 mph.Entering town west bound you will cross the Tchefuncta River bridge and the Madisonville officer is waiting on the other side, and hands out tickets like they are for free. The Madisonville officers will give you 39 mph.in a 30 mph. zone, you will get a ticket if you are doing 40 mph. in a 30 mph. zone. The side roads inside the town are also watched closely. Just do the speed limit and you will be fine. Madisonville Police Officers are also known for D.W.I. arrest if they stop you, and you have been drinking you will go to jail, also if you refuse to sign a ticket the Madisonville Officer will not ask you twice to sign it, they will book you into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on the traffic charge.