Bremond, Texas Speed Traps

Hadn’t had a ticket in nearly twenty years until I stumbled through Bremond, Texas (just thought I’d take a country route). The place has several speed stepdowns in a very short distance, the lowest being 30MPH. I saw the 30MPH sign and responded accordingly. Within a short distance, I saw a 45MPH sign and started to speed up. About a quarter mile out of town, I saw red-lights in my mirror. The Patrolman claimed I was doing 43 in a 30. I responded that I thought the speed limit was 45. I also noticed the patrol car wasn’t on the main road when I came through, meaning he was hiding off to the side somewhere, waiting. Of course he gave me an information sheet along with the ticket listing the fine and court costs at just under $200.00 (just in case I’d like to avoid a court “headache” and just mail everything in within 15 days). I retraced my route just to be sure I didn’t miss anything, but nope; what I remembered is what it is. I drove the speed limit and still got popped. I think the guy just made it up and garnered another two-hundred bucks for the town’s (population 800) treasury (which also pays his salary). Don’t think I’ll be going back to Bremond ever again and I advise all others to avoid it as well, that is unless you want to make a contribution. Bottom line; don’t go there.

City officer hides in town and prays on traverliers. Two local people in front of me were let go.