Speed Traps In Western New York

If you have been on the roads lately across Western New York, you might have noticed that there have been a lot more police cruisers sitting and looking for speeders. The New York State Police have ramped up efforts to slow drivers down, especially in work zones, but that is not the only place they are hanging out.

Famous Speed Traps In Western New York

If you have lived in Western New York for any length of time, you know there are some areas where you don't speed. They are well-known speed traps.

So if you are driving by these spots, slow down and save some money by avoiding getting a speeding ticket

According to the website speedtrap.org, here are the most famous speed traps in Western New York.

1. Inbound 33 near the 198 splits. It is only 55 mph here, and police tend to sit and wait in the morning and midday hours

2. 290 Near Sheridan Drive exit - If you have ever been on the 290, you usually see a trooper in the turnaround area near the main street exits.

3. Niagara Falls Blvd near the Wurlitzer building - Police like to sit in the old Niagara gutter parking lot behind the bushes, shooting radar at the traffic going southbound.

4. Transit Road and Southwestern - Police will sit here by the bridge looking for speeders

5. 190 South near the Smith Street exit - Police will sit in the grass in between the exit and entrance ramp.

6. 190 North near the Peace Bridge - Police will sit near the pump station

7. Niagara Falls Blvd near Kenmore Ave. - The speed limit is 35, and police will sit there waiting for speeders.

Those are just some of the speed traps to be on the lookout for, but remember the best way to avoid a speeding ticket is to drive below the speed limit, as long as you are not in the left lane when you do!

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