Best Western On Western Ave. The Albany Police sit with in the parked cars, facing south and north bound traffic. Also, right across the street at the gast station( next to the western ave entrance to SUNY) a small speed trap. Mostly guarded during the evening hours between 6:30 and 10:30. Will strech into the early morning hours.. watch. will ticket. speed limit is posted at 40mph. will ticket for anything over 40 mph. Most traffic drive at over 50mph.