This speed trap goes almost the entire length of Ford Street. Often a squad car may be parked at the location listed. The entire street (and feeder streets such as East St.) have unusually low speed limits, or limits that vary up and down as much as 10 mph from block to block). This is quite common throughout Golden, which gets a disproportionately high percentage of revenue from such "law enforcement."

The speed trap is democratic, however, targeting tourists and locals alike. (I am a local.)

As in other Colorado municipalities, "speeders" are offered the "option" to go to court and contest the ticket, with the possible addition of court costs to the fines, or to admit guilt and mail in a fine of $100 + $25 "administrative fee." This results in a reduction from 4 points to 2 points on one’s license and a notation of "unsafe vehicle" rather than "speeding."