When driving west into downtown Crystal River, the speed limit drops from 55mph to 45mph right before the traffic signal at Turkey Oak. Sheriffs like to sit on all four sides of this intersection and watch for cars running the red light–they also often have radar pointed east on Citrus to catch drivers that have not slowed down to 45mph.

On down Citrus Avenue the speed limit changes again, from 45mph to 30mph. Sheriffs like to sit with radar in businesses and even churches on both sides of the road. A favorite spot is in the parking lot of the doctor’s office on the left, where they stop speeders within 50 feet of where the speed limit changes.

There are two churches in this area, and two pedestrian crosswalks. They watch this area closely, especially on the weekends, when there are a lot of tourists visiting stores and restaurants in this area–and really make a killing during church hours when the area is crowded.