Been working night shift in the area for a while, usually getting off of work and back to camper at Marina Bay around 8AM. Pass a Kemah officer every morning parked deep into a business lot and using radar in the driveway. Most people know he’s there and he usually gives a courteous “slow down” wave to the folks driving above the posted 40 mph.
Well a couple days ago I was making the same trip only this time I’d left work early and was coming into town around 7AM. This area (now i know) is a school zone at that time. I was driving 37 in what I thought was a 40. Clear Lake Shores officer walks out from behind a bush, into the road, and flags me down to pull over. Gave me a ticket for 37 in a 25 (school zone).
I was passed the school and was obviously not driving “too fast” if the officer was able to walk out in front of me to have me pull over. Also, once i left from getting my ticket I then passed the sign saying leaving Kemah and entering Clear Lake Shores.
I’m not one to shy away from responsibilities and I understand the need for traffic control; but given the circumstances and the infamous reputation of this “police department” it seems like you’re better off getting out and walking through the 2 block area that is CLS.