Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Speed Traps

Westbound leaving the City of Grosse Pointe Woods there is a radar car sitting at the curb at a minimum of 95% of the time. About ever person that I know of has gotten caught because the speed limit is 35mph at this point and quickly turns into 40mph just west of I-94. The road is divided and seems like it should be 40mph.

Traveling eastbound from I-94 and Harper Woods and upon entering Grosse Pointe Woods, speed limit drops to 35 mph. Vernier is a wide boulevard, and motorists are seldom aware they are going 45 in a 35, etc.

The city of grosse pointe woods,a suburb of Detroit MI, is notorious for ticketing drivers for the slightest infraction above the posted speed limits. It is also a very common practice for the police to stop vehicles for a burned out tail or headlight. This gives the officer reason to make a stop which can escalate into a vehicle search,etc. Local residents have nicknamed this city " NORTH WALDO" in humorous comparison to the nations most notorious speed trap. A visit to municipal court reveals a pattern where the judge will reduce or dimiss some "points" against the defendants driving record contingent on no further vioalations for six months following the court appearance. However, the judge then charges from 50 to 80 dollars in court costs (usually $80). If the defendant questions the excessive court cost, the judge will remind them what the cost will be when thier insurance company raises thier premiums due to points on thier driving record. The defendant realizes what a bargain the $80 court cost is compared to higher insurance premiums and thanks the judge and heads for the door. Pretty good scam. Anyone who has lived in this community for more than a year knows of someone who has been ticketed.