Amherst, New York Speed Traps

Amherst police sit in the drive way of Dodge elementary school on North French rd. near Dodge Rd. From this location they can monitor traffic in both directions. The speed limit on this area of North French rd. is 35 mph. however one can easily travel at 45 mph.

Sit tucked in between new builds and on lawns of current houses.

Biweekly setup 35 mph zone. Ticket speed varies by the week by Captain’s directive. This is cash cow road as traffic almost always is at 45. They will let 3 or 4 card go by at 45 and ticket the 5th car who was just following traffic. Automatic reduction to stop sign says the officer – don ‘t worry

Cops are always in the area here

State Police use the inside shoulder and hide behind a support pillar and use rear antenna radar to get you when you blast by them. They use Camaros and Ford Crown Vic’s with no rooftop police lights to conceal themseleves even more. Normally they work in pairs so beware out there.