Jurisdiction

Allport, Arkansas

Speed Trap Location

US 165 10 miles east of England

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

1/2002

Another typical burg with 6 houses and a "chief of police" filling the local coffers with speeding ticket revenue.

Comment (5/2002): Very true. Allport is the most infamous speed trap in the state, although it isn't as bad now as it used to be. Watch out at the edges of town; people are usually stopped just after entering the speed zone before they finish slowing down, or at the other end of town, speeding up before they actually leave the speed zone. Slow down to the speed limit before reaching the sign, and don't speed back up again until you're completely clear of the speed zone.

Comment (7/2002): I lived in a neighboring town for 16 years and this is soooo true! Most locals do not get stopped as they recognize the vehicles. Out of towners are often asked to come pay the fine immediately at the "office" where they can pay the fine "at a reduced price in cash". I'll give you one guess who gets that money!

Comment (7/2002): Above is an accurate report, as stated. I was picked off in May for $143.00.

Comment (10/2003): This is a typical unethical speetrap location. My son and his friend were stopped and ticketed and they stated he was going 60 in a 45 when witnesses stated he was below the 45. My son and friend even commented on how fast the speedlimit dropped from to 45 from 55 and when they passed through the town they noticed the Chief, sitting out of his car talking to a person on a porch. Within a few minutes he followed my son out of town, who was driving below the speed limit and behind a group of other cars. My son saw the blue lights and pulled over to allow the Chief to pass but to my son's dismay he told him that he was doing 60 in a 45 and was very rude to my son. It cost him $138 and caused my insurance to go up. This type of law enforcement, and I use the term loosely, is what gives police a bad name. The guy didn't even have on a uniform, he had on shorts and tee shirt. What a joke, but it wasn't funny to me or my son.

Comment (08/2007): they are gone for now but the country but the country sheriff might be now

Jurisdiction

Allport, Arkansas

Speed Trap Location

165 US Highway

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

5/2005

Small community on a straight stretch of highway. Police set up very close to the speed limit sign.

Comment (5/2002): Very true. Allport is the most infamous speed trap in the state, although it isn't as bad now as it used to be. Watch out at the edges of town; people are usually stopped just after entering the speed zone before they finish slowing down, or at the other end of town, speeding up before they actually leave the speed zone. Slow down to the speed limit before reaching the sign, and don't speed back up again until you're completely clear of the speed zone.

Comment (7/2002): I lived in a neighboring town for 16 years and this is soooo true! Most locals do not get stopped as they recognize the vehicles. Out of towners are often asked to come pay the fine immediately at the "office" where they can pay the fine "at a reduced price in cash". I'll give you one guess who gets that money!

Comment (7/2002): Above is an accurate report, as stated. I was picked off in May for $143.00.

Comment (10/2003): This is a typical unethical speetrap location. My son and his friend were stopped and ticketed and they stated he was going 60 in a 45 when witnesses stated he was below the 45. My son and friend even commented on how fast the speedlimit dropped from to 45 from 55 and when they passed through the town they noticed the Chief, sitting out of his car talking to a person on a porch. Within a few minutes he followed my son out of town, who was driving below the speed limit and behind a group of other cars. My son saw the blue lights and pulled over to allow the Chief to pass but to my son's dismay he told him that he was doing 60 in a 45 and was very rude to my son. It cost him $138 and caused my insurance to go up. This type of law enforcement, and I use the term loosely, is what gives police a bad name. The guy didn't even have on a uniform, he had on shorts and tee shirt. What a joke, but it wasn't funny to me or my son.

Comment (08/2007): they are gone for now but the country but the country sheriff might be now

Comment (5/2002): Very true. Allport is the most infamous speed trap in the state, although it isn't as bad now as it used to be. Watch out at the edges of town; people are usually stopped just after entering the speed zone before they finish slowing down, or at the other end of town, speeding up before they actually leave the speed zone. Slow down to the speed limit before reaching the sign, and don't speed back up again until you're completely clear of the speed zone.

Comment (7/2002): I lived in a neighboring town for 16 years and this is soooo true! Most locals do not get stopped as they recognize the vehicles. Out of towners are often asked to come pay the fine immediately at the "office" where they can pay the fine "at a reduced price in cash". I'll give you one guess who gets that money!

Comment (7/2002): Above is an accurate report, as stated. I was picked off in May for $143.00.

Comment (10/2003): This is a typical unethical speetrap location. My son and his friend were stopped and ticketed and they stated he was going 60 in a 45 when witnesses stated he was below the 45. My son and friend even commented on how fast the speedlimit dropped from to 45 from 55 and when they passed through the town they noticed the Chief, sitting out of his car talking to a person on a porch. Within a few minutes he followed my son out of town, who was driving below the speed limit and behind a group of other cars. My son saw the blue lights and pulled over to allow the Chief to pass but to my son's dismay he told him that he was doing 60 in a 45 and was very rude to my son. It cost him $138 and caused my insurance to go up. This type of law enforcement, and I use the term loosely, is what gives police a bad name. The guy didn't even have on a uniform, he had on shorts and tee shirt. What a joke, but it wasn't funny to me or my son.

Comment (08/2007): they are gone for now but the country but the country sheriff might be now