Pawtucket, Rhode Island Speed Traps
Power Road near Mineral Spring Street
The speed limit on this road is 25 mph, however, there is a school zone with one speed limit sign for 20 mph that is behind a tree and not clearly visible (the school also looks more like a church than a school). Police only pull over traffic heading away from Mineral Spring (as the sign is clearly visible in the opposite direction). This trap seems to occur primarily in the Spring when it starts to get warm out. Many people are pulled over here.
Central Avenue near The Checker Club Karate Studio
The Police Officer parks his car between the Checker Club and the studio at the parking lot side of the Karate studio. The Police officer lurks in the shadows of the building holding the radar / laser gun close enough to his body so it can not be clearly seen. The dark blue cop suit blends right in – no cop hat worn- He pulls over drivers traveling in either direction. There is a school zone speed limit just before you run into the trap if you are coming from Newport Ave. A soon as you come out of the 20 mhp zone and begin to increase you speed to get your car out of second gear, you’re dead in his sights.
Power Road near Mineral Spring Avenue
Speed limit is 25 mph. Police is on side street, will pull over numerious cars at a time
Smithfield Avenue near Mineral Spring Avenue
Speed limit drops down from 25mph in school zone. Police will pull over numerious cars at a time
State Route Rte 114North
Prospect St @ Riverview Ave Officer in lot of Club
2-3 timers per week.Approximately 1000 feet north of Beverage Hill Ave