Chatham, New Jersey Speed Traps
Fairmount Avenue near Cemetery Entrance
Patrol car parked off road at closed cemetery entrance. Not easily visible.
North Passaic Avenue near Bridge over 24
When heading North on Passaic, trap is usually just beyond the bridge over 24, visible only when over the top of the bridge.
Main Street near Shell Station
The police sit at the closed gas station across from the Shell Station. It is usually a black and white Durango without roof lights. They will pull you over for any minor violation in addition to speeding.
Loantaka Way near Loantaka County Park Bikepath Crossing
The Morris County Park Police and Chatham Township Police have been writing alot of tickets for drivers exceeding the posted 35 MPH speedlimit on Loantaka Way as the road bisects the county park. They usually park on the shoulder right where the bikepath crosses the road and also write summons for cars which do not stop for pedestrains using the crosswalk at that location.
Dempster Road near Hillside Avenue
Heading south on Hillside Ave. (where police often set up to nab those coming down the hill northbound) after going under railroad bridge, motorcycle officer with hand-held set up on right just into Dempster road swinging up and shooting as you come into view. 25mph posted, very easy to be going 35+.