Colfax, Washington Speed Traps

Colfax, WA has a long-standing reputation for varying speed limits and police waiting. It has a to be a prime income source. Once they even gave a speeding ticket to an ambulance on a legitimate run…and the driver was unable to get out of the ticket. It’s the most notorious area in SE Washington. Abrupt speed changes and unrealistic speed limits are on all entries into town and at expected places. It’s hard to get through town without slipping over the limit. Both State Patrol and Town Police are equally strict.

At the south end of Colfax, WA, where James St turns into State Highway 195. The speed limit is 25 through town, and changes to 45 at the edge of town. But if you speed up to 45 before reaching the sign, the cops will pull you over. Cops like to sit in private driveways in this area, and prey on unsuspecting drivers. Locals know where they hide, but visitors are caught off guard. The City says that it is still a residential zone, but I think they depend on the revenue from all the tickets. In my opinion, 35 would be more than a safe speed. Colfax, a town of 2500 residents, is also thte County Seat. So it is headquarters for city, county and state police, and all three entities benifit from the revenue from the speeding tickets written.

Colfax is well known for speed traps. When you mention Colfax, it’s not uncommon for people to say, "I got a ticket their once!" Definitely go the speed limmit (25) through Colfax.

The sign says reduce speed 25.And thats the speed limit! Even though up ahead (500 feet)there is another sign that says speed limit 25. so in reality according to the sheriff that pulled me over claims that the reduce speed sign IS the speed limit.