Jurisdiction

Fredonia, Arizona

Speed Trap Location

Alt. US Hwy 89 near Jacob Lake

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Unknown

Date

9/2002

This is a trap on the climb up to the Coconino Plateau which is the access to the north rim of Grand Canyon. The road is narrow (9' lanes!) with hairpin turns, no shoulders and dramatic cliff drop-offs. I was cited for veering into the other lane (not speeding). I knew it was a trap when included with the ticket was information about how to pay if you are returning to a foreign country. (A lot of foreign tourists visit the Grand Canyon, of course, and I myself was a day's drive from my home). I saw three other patrollman that day all the way into Fredonia. This trap must support the entire county. Best advice: avoid the entire "Arizona Strip", which is that part of Arizona north of the Grand Canyon.

Comment (12/2002): Something to add to this: The particular state trooper assigned to the Jacob Lake/Fredonia area was reassigned there because of numerous complaints he got while working in Phoenix. He is known for a nasty disposition and for "zero tolerance" enforcement of everything possible. My advice is when driving on 89A, and also on Hwy 67 toward the North Rim, obey the speed limit and other laws to the letter. If a state trooper passes you in the other direction you are safe and can go a bit faster and let down your guard. If you get pulled over and are treated in anything other than a courteous manner, be sure and file a compliant (and challenge the ticket in court, of course). Enough complaints and we can get rid of this bad apple.

Comment (4/2003): I got caught on 20-Mar-2003 at 13:15. I was travelling west towards Fredonia and was about 5 miles away at the time. After coming over a rise the cop was waiting just over the other side at the bottom and pulled in at a turn out on the right facing oncoming traffic.If you must speed down here make sure you can see what's ahead! (Doh!)

Comment (2/2003): When driving into Fredonia, I got ticketed some 20 meters after the speed limit suddenly dropped from 65 to something very low (35?). The trick is, that even though formally the "town" begins there, there is no development around except for a gas station, so you don't expect there to be a speed limit change at all. The officer hides in a car behind a shed/barn of some kind. On top of that, the officer behaved in a very patronizing way, which upset me quite a bit (being from The Netherlands, I'm used to police officers treating you more professionally)

Comment (5/2003): I was cited on 4-6-03 for going 80 in a 65 zone on Highway 89, a couple of miles east of Fredonia. I wish I had read this site before traveling, and I could have avoided a ticket. Don't be fooled by the wide open spaces (you literally can see for miles). This area is heavily enforced. I was RADARed at a long distance, and even around a bend. I was surprised he could get a reading under these conditions. This guy had some serious radar power. He also had a newer unit which could tell that I jammed on the brakes when my detector went off.Fortunately, I did not get the officer others are complaining about here. This officer was very pleasant, very professional, and even dropped a couple mph off the speed.The tickets are expensive here, $147 for 15 over, and I was told by the National Safety Council who administers the traffic school, that Fredonia has the highest charges for the "traffic school option" in the state. They are definitely trying to bring in the coin making it "tourist unfriendly", so I would avoid this area in any trips.

Comment (6/2004): Arizona should have a Welcome? sign upon entering the state: Most Expensive Speeding Tickets in the Nation. 65 in a 55: $138. Above that : Don't Ask!

Comment (7/2004): On US Hwy 89A, at Jacob Lake, right at the turn south to the Grand Canyon North Rim, I painfully encountered this Classic Speed Trap on 7/05/04. There is little more than forest along this highway for more than 30 miles in each direction until Jacob Lake, where a small store is found. After a "reduce speed ahead" sign the driver is quickly confronted with a series of 45-mph, 35-mph and finally, 25-mph signs mixed amongst the spruces and pines. I only saw the 45 mph sign ... I was charged with 35mph in a 25mph zone. In my two weeks of highway driving through AZ, this was the only place outside of residential streets where I can recall encountering a 25 mph posted speed on a major highway. Watch out for this place! They know that a huge percentage of the victims are tourists, like myself, who cannot possibly return to contest the fine in court. The deputy even made some comment about my rental van, which clearly pegged me as a tourist. The fine is something like $132 ...May I suggest that this Jacob Lake site also be listed separately from Fredonia as it is more than 30 miles SE of Fredonia?

Comment (05/2008): 05/12/2008 Recently on vacation to NV, AZ. Was on our way to Paige, AZ to Lake Powell area. We had to make the left turn on 89 through Fredonia, AZ to go towards Paige, AZ. Right turn would take you to Grand Canyon North Rim. As soon as I turned left into Fredonia town area there was good old Mr. Policeman just looking for another tourist/victim. As soon as I went by him at 30mph, posted was 35mph he immediately turned and follow behind me. Can\'t image it had anything to do with Nevada tag on rental car. So now me and the guy in front of me are both driving cautiously. Maybe a little to cautiously. He follows me for about 1/4 mile then the lights come on. Mr. Policeman asked me if I know why I was pulled over. I said I had no idea. He said I was following the car in front of me to closely. He tells me they have had many serious accident by following to closely. I was going 30 mph in a 35mph. How bad could it possible be if you hit the car in front of you and air bag came out? So he give me a 208.00 ticket but says no points if I attend driver safety course. Wow what a nice guy. He gave me a nice little preprinted envelope, ticket all instructions and fine amounts and said have a nice day. Talk about getting taking advantage of to fund their little #$%^ hole town. Ruined my day and the next. My advise do not even go near Fredonia, AZ as they are out to make revenue for their %$&* hole town and creeps like himself that live there. joedives@aol.com

Jurisdiction

Fredonia, Arizona

Speed Trap Location

Alt. 89

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Mid-day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

8/2003

Entering Fredonia from Grand Canyon, sudden speed limit drop, high enforcement. I reduced speed entering town and could recall no advance warning or speed limit signs. Immediately upon entering town was pulled over and given ticket for going 45 mph in 35 mph zone, despite my best effort to reason with the officer. Being from NJ didn't help. My first speeding ticket in 20 years. A Classic Speed Trap!! Definitely my last visit to Fredonia.

Comment (12/2002): Something to add to this: The particular state trooper assigned to the Jacob Lake/Fredonia area was reassigned there because of numerous complaints he got while working in Phoenix. He is known for a nasty disposition and for "zero tolerance" enforcement of everything possible. My advice is when driving on 89A, and also on Hwy 67 toward the North Rim, obey the speed limit and other laws to the letter. If a state trooper passes you in the other direction you are safe and can go a bit faster and let down your guard. If you get pulled over and are treated in anything other than a courteous manner, be sure and file a compliant (and challenge the ticket in court, of course). Enough complaints and we can get rid of this bad apple.

Comment (4/2003): I got caught on 20-Mar-2003 at 13:15. I was travelling west towards Fredonia and was about 5 miles away at the time. After coming over a rise the cop was waiting just over the other side at the bottom and pulled in at a turn out on the right facing oncoming traffic.If you must speed down here make sure you can see what's ahead! (Doh!)

Comment (2/2003): When driving into Fredonia, I got ticketed some 20 meters after the speed limit suddenly dropped from 65 to something very low (35?). The trick is, that even though formally the "town" begins there, there is no development around except for a gas station, so you don't expect there to be a speed limit change at all. The officer hides in a car behind a shed/barn of some kind. On top of that, the officer behaved in a very patronizing way, which upset me quite a bit (being from The Netherlands, I'm used to police officers treating you more professionally)

Comment (5/2003): I was cited on 4-6-03 for going 80 in a 65 zone on Highway 89, a couple of miles east of Fredonia. I wish I had read this site before traveling, and I could have avoided a ticket. Don't be fooled by the wide open spaces (you literally can see for miles). This area is heavily enforced. I was RADARed at a long distance, and even around a bend. I was surprised he could get a reading under these conditions. This guy had some serious radar power. He also had a newer unit which could tell that I jammed on the brakes when my detector went off.Fortunately, I did not get the officer others are complaining about here. This officer was very pleasant, very professional, and even dropped a couple mph off the speed.The tickets are expensive here, $147 for 15 over, and I was told by the National Safety Council who administers the traffic school, that Fredonia has the highest charges for the "traffic school option" in the state. They are definitely trying to bring in the coin making it "tourist unfriendly", so I would avoid this area in any trips.

Comment (6/2004): Arizona should have a Welcome? sign upon entering the state: Most Expensive Speeding Tickets in the Nation. 65 in a 55: $138. Above that : Don't Ask!

Comment (7/2004): On US Hwy 89A, at Jacob Lake, right at the turn south to the Grand Canyon North Rim, I painfully encountered this Classic Speed Trap on 7/05/04. There is little more than forest along this highway for more than 30 miles in each direction until Jacob Lake, where a small store is found. After a "reduce speed ahead" sign the driver is quickly confronted with a series of 45-mph, 35-mph and finally, 25-mph signs mixed amongst the spruces and pines. I only saw the 45 mph sign ... I was charged with 35mph in a 25mph zone. In my two weeks of highway driving through AZ, this was the only place outside of residential streets where I can recall encountering a 25 mph posted speed on a major highway. Watch out for this place! They know that a huge percentage of the victims are tourists, like myself, who cannot possibly return to contest the fine in court. The deputy even made some comment about my rental van, which clearly pegged me as a tourist. The fine is something like $132 ...May I suggest that this Jacob Lake site also be listed separately from Fredonia as it is more than 30 miles SE of Fredonia?

Comment (05/2008): 05/12/2008 Recently on vacation to NV, AZ. Was on our way to Paige, AZ to Lake Powell area. We had to make the left turn on 89 through Fredonia, AZ to go towards Paige, AZ. Right turn would take you to Grand Canyon North Rim. As soon as I turned left into Fredonia town area there was good old Mr. Policeman just looking for another tourist/victim. As soon as I went by him at 30mph, posted was 35mph he immediately turned and follow behind me. Can\'t image it had anything to do with Nevada tag on rental car. So now me and the guy in front of me are both driving cautiously. Maybe a little to cautiously. He follows me for about 1/4 mile then the lights come on. Mr. Policeman asked me if I know why I was pulled over. I said I had no idea. He said I was following the car in front of me to closely. He tells me they have had many serious accident by following to closely. I was going 30 mph in a 35mph. How bad could it possible be if you hit the car in front of you and air bag came out? So he give me a 208.00 ticket but says no points if I attend driver safety course. Wow what a nice guy. He gave me a nice little preprinted envelope, ticket all instructions and fine amounts and said have a nice day. Talk about getting taking advantage of to fund their little #$%^ hole town. Ruined my day and the next. My advise do not even go near Fredonia, AZ as they are out to make revenue for their %$&* hole town and creeps like himself that live there. joedives@aol.com

Comment (12/2002): Something to add to this: The particular state trooper assigned to the Jacob Lake/Fredonia area was reassigned there because of numerous complaints he got while working in Phoenix. He is known for a nasty disposition and for "zero tolerance" enforcement of everything possible. My advice is when driving on 89A, and also on Hwy 67 toward the North Rim, obey the speed limit and other laws to the letter. If a state trooper passes you in the other direction you are safe and can go a bit faster and let down your guard. If you get pulled over and are treated in anything other than a courteous manner, be sure and file a compliant (and challenge the ticket in court, of course). Enough complaints and we can get rid of this bad apple.

Comment (4/2003): I got caught on 20-Mar-2003 at 13:15. I was travelling west towards Fredonia and was about 5 miles away at the time. After coming over a rise the cop was waiting just over the other side at the bottom and pulled in at a turn out on the right facing oncoming traffic.If you must speed down here make sure you can see what's ahead! (Doh!)

Comment (2/2003): When driving into Fredonia, I got ticketed some 20 meters after the speed limit suddenly dropped from 65 to something very low (35?). The trick is, that even though formally the "town" begins there, there is no development around except for a gas station, so you don't expect there to be a speed limit change at all. The officer hides in a car behind a shed/barn of some kind. On top of that, the officer behaved in a very patronizing way, which upset me quite a bit (being from The Netherlands, I'm used to police officers treating you more professionally)

Comment (5/2003): I was cited on 4-6-03 for going 80 in a 65 zone on Highway 89, a couple of miles east of Fredonia. I wish I had read this site before traveling, and I could have avoided a ticket. Don't be fooled by the wide open spaces (you literally can see for miles). This area is heavily enforced. I was RADARed at a long distance, and even around a bend. I was surprised he could get a reading under these conditions. This guy had some serious radar power. He also had a newer unit which could tell that I jammed on the brakes when my detector went off.Fortunately, I did not get the officer others are complaining about here. This officer was very pleasant, very professional, and even dropped a couple mph off the speed.The tickets are expensive here, $147 for 15 over, and I was told by the National Safety Council who administers the traffic school, that Fredonia has the highest charges for the "traffic school option" in the state. They are definitely trying to bring in the coin making it "tourist unfriendly", so I would avoid this area in any trips.

Comment (6/2004): Arizona should have a Welcome? sign upon entering the state: Most Expensive Speeding Tickets in the Nation. 65 in a 55: $138. Above that : Don't Ask!

Comment (7/2004): On US Hwy 89A, at Jacob Lake, right at the turn south to the Grand Canyon North Rim, I painfully encountered this Classic Speed Trap on 7/05/04. There is little more than forest along this highway for more than 30 miles in each direction until Jacob Lake, where a small store is found. After a "reduce speed ahead" sign the driver is quickly confronted with a series of 45-mph, 35-mph and finally, 25-mph signs mixed amongst the spruces and pines. I only saw the 45 mph sign ... I was charged with 35mph in a 25mph zone. In my two weeks of highway driving through AZ, this was the only place outside of residential streets where I can recall encountering a 25 mph posted speed on a major highway. Watch out for this place! They know that a huge percentage of the victims are tourists, like myself, who cannot possibly return to contest the fine in court. The deputy even made some comment about my rental van, which clearly pegged me as a tourist. The fine is something like $132 ...May I suggest that this Jacob Lake site also be listed separately from Fredonia as it is more than 30 miles SE of Fredonia?

Comment (05/2008): 05/12/2008 Recently on vacation to NV, AZ. Was on our way to Paige, AZ to Lake Powell area. We had to make the left turn on 89 through Fredonia, AZ to go towards Paige, AZ. Right turn would take you to Grand Canyon North Rim. As soon as I turned left into Fredonia town area there was good old Mr. Policeman just looking for another tourist/victim. As soon as I went by him at 30mph, posted was 35mph he immediately turned and follow behind me. Can\'t image it had anything to do with Nevada tag on rental car. So now me and the guy in front of me are both driving cautiously. Maybe a little to cautiously. He follows me for about 1/4 mile then the lights come on. Mr. Policeman asked me if I know why I was pulled over. I said I had no idea. He said I was following the car in front of me to closely. He tells me they have had many serious accident by following to closely. I was going 30 mph in a 35mph. How bad could it possible be if you hit the car in front of you and air bag came out? So he give me a 208.00 ticket but says no points if I attend driver safety course. Wow what a nice guy. He gave me a nice little preprinted envelope, ticket all instructions and fine amounts and said have a nice day. Talk about getting taking advantage of to fund their little #$%^ hole town. Ruined my day and the next. My advise do not even go near Fredonia, AZ as they are out to make revenue for their %$&* hole town and creeps like himself that live there. joedives@aol.com

Jurisdiction

Fredonia, Arizona

Speed Trap Location

State Highway 67

Nearest Reference Point

Mile Marker 579

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Mid-day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

8/2005

Coming out of hiking the north rim of the Grand Canyon we let several vehicles pass us (we were driving the posted speed limit). We crest a hill at Fredonia and without warning the speed limit changes to 25! Before we could slow down (we would have had to slam on our brakes), we were pulled over. They were waiting for it -- so they must know that something is amiss. The police officer was a little rude and the fees are exorbitant.

Comment (12/2002): Something to add to this: The particular state trooper assigned to the Jacob Lake/Fredonia area was reassigned there because of numerous complaints he got while working in Phoenix. He is known for a nasty disposition and for "zero tolerance" enforcement of everything possible. My advice is when driving on 89A, and also on Hwy 67 toward the North Rim, obey the speed limit and other laws to the letter. If a state trooper passes you in the other direction you are safe and can go a bit faster and let down your guard. If you get pulled over and are treated in anything other than a courteous manner, be sure and file a compliant (and challenge the ticket in court, of course). Enough complaints and we can get rid of this bad apple.

Comment (4/2003): I got caught on 20-Mar-2003 at 13:15. I was travelling west towards Fredonia and was about 5 miles away at the time. After coming over a rise the cop was waiting just over the other side at the bottom and pulled in at a turn out on the right facing oncoming traffic.If you must speed down here make sure you can see what's ahead! (Doh!)

Comment (2/2003): When driving into Fredonia, I got ticketed some 20 meters after the speed limit suddenly dropped from 65 to something very low (35?). The trick is, that even though formally the "town" begins there, there is no development around except for a gas station, so you don't expect there to be a speed limit change at all. The officer hides in a car behind a shed/barn of some kind. On top of that, the officer behaved in a very patronizing way, which upset me quite a bit (being from The Netherlands, I'm used to police officers treating you more professionally)

Comment (5/2003): I was cited on 4-6-03 for going 80 in a 65 zone on Highway 89, a couple of miles east of Fredonia. I wish I had read this site before traveling, and I could have avoided a ticket. Don't be fooled by the wide open spaces (you literally can see for miles). This area is heavily enforced. I was RADARed at a long distance, and even around a bend. I was surprised he could get a reading under these conditions. This guy had some serious radar power. He also had a newer unit which could tell that I jammed on the brakes when my detector went off.Fortunately, I did not get the officer others are complaining about here. This officer was very pleasant, very professional, and even dropped a couple mph off the speed.The tickets are expensive here, $147 for 15 over, and I was told by the National Safety Council who administers the traffic school, that Fredonia has the highest charges for the "traffic school option" in the state. They are definitely trying to bring in the coin making it "tourist unfriendly", so I would avoid this area in any trips.

Comment (6/2004): Arizona should have a Welcome? sign upon entering the state: Most Expensive Speeding Tickets in the Nation. 65 in a 55: $138. Above that : Don't Ask!

Comment (7/2004): On US Hwy 89A, at Jacob Lake, right at the turn south to the Grand Canyon North Rim, I painfully encountered this Classic Speed Trap on 7/05/04. There is little more than forest along this highway for more than 30 miles in each direction until Jacob Lake, where a small store is found. After a "reduce speed ahead" sign the driver is quickly confronted with a series of 45-mph, 35-mph and finally, 25-mph signs mixed amongst the spruces and pines. I only saw the 45 mph sign ... I was charged with 35mph in a 25mph zone. In my two weeks of highway driving through AZ, this was the only place outside of residential streets where I can recall encountering a 25 mph posted speed on a major highway. Watch out for this place! They know that a huge percentage of the victims are tourists, like myself, who cannot possibly return to contest the fine in court. The deputy even made some comment about my rental van, which clearly pegged me as a tourist. The fine is something like $132 ...May I suggest that this Jacob Lake site also be listed separately from Fredonia as it is more than 30 miles SE of Fredonia?

Comment (05/2008): 05/12/2008 Recently on vacation to NV, AZ. Was on our way to Paige, AZ to Lake Powell area. We had to make the left turn on 89 through Fredonia, AZ to go towards Paige, AZ. Right turn would take you to Grand Canyon North Rim. As soon as I turned left into Fredonia town area there was good old Mr. Policeman just looking for another tourist/victim. As soon as I went by him at 30mph, posted was 35mph he immediately turned and follow behind me. Can\'t image it had anything to do with Nevada tag on rental car. So now me and the guy in front of me are both driving cautiously. Maybe a little to cautiously. He follows me for about 1/4 mile then the lights come on. Mr. Policeman asked me if I know why I was pulled over. I said I had no idea. He said I was following the car in front of me to closely. He tells me they have had many serious accident by following to closely. I was going 30 mph in a 35mph. How bad could it possible be if you hit the car in front of you and air bag came out? So he give me a 208.00 ticket but says no points if I attend driver safety course. Wow what a nice guy. He gave me a nice little preprinted envelope, ticket all instructions and fine amounts and said have a nice day. Talk about getting taking advantage of to fund their little #$%^ hole town. Ruined my day and the next. My advise do not even go near Fredonia, AZ as they are out to make revenue for their %$&* hole town and creeps like himself that live there. joedives@aol.com

Comment (12/2002): Something to add to this: The particular state trooper assigned to the Jacob Lake/Fredonia area was reassigned there because of numerous complaints he got while working in Phoenix. He is known for a nasty disposition and for "zero tolerance" enforcement of everything possible. My advice is when driving on 89A, and also on Hwy 67 toward the North Rim, obey the speed limit and other laws to the letter. If a state trooper passes you in the other direction you are safe and can go a bit faster and let down your guard. If you get pulled over and are treated in anything other than a courteous manner, be sure and file a compliant (and challenge the ticket in court, of course). Enough complaints and we can get rid of this bad apple.

Comment (4/2003): I got caught on 20-Mar-2003 at 13:15. I was travelling west towards Fredonia and was about 5 miles away at the time. After coming over a rise the cop was waiting just over the other side at the bottom and pulled in at a turn out on the right facing oncoming traffic.If you must speed down here make sure you can see what's ahead! (Doh!)

Comment (2/2003): When driving into Fredonia, I got ticketed some 20 meters after the speed limit suddenly dropped from 65 to something very low (35?). The trick is, that even though formally the "town" begins there, there is no development around except for a gas station, so you don't expect there to be a speed limit change at all. The officer hides in a car behind a shed/barn of some kind. On top of that, the officer behaved in a very patronizing way, which upset me quite a bit (being from The Netherlands, I'm used to police officers treating you more professionally)

Comment (5/2003): I was cited on 4-6-03 for going 80 in a 65 zone on Highway 89, a couple of miles east of Fredonia. I wish I had read this site before traveling, and I could have avoided a ticket. Don't be fooled by the wide open spaces (you literally can see for miles). This area is heavily enforced. I was RADARed at a long distance, and even around a bend. I was surprised he could get a reading under these conditions. This guy had some serious radar power. He also had a newer unit which could tell that I jammed on the brakes when my detector went off.Fortunately, I did not get the officer others are complaining about here. This officer was very pleasant, very professional, and even dropped a couple mph off the speed.The tickets are expensive here, $147 for 15 over, and I was told by the National Safety Council who administers the traffic school, that Fredonia has the highest charges for the "traffic school option" in the state. They are definitely trying to bring in the coin making it "tourist unfriendly", so I would avoid this area in any trips.

Comment (6/2004): Arizona should have a Welcome? sign upon entering the state: Most Expensive Speeding Tickets in the Nation. 65 in a 55: $138. Above that : Don't Ask!

Comment (7/2004): On US Hwy 89A, at Jacob Lake, right at the turn south to the Grand Canyon North Rim, I painfully encountered this Classic Speed Trap on 7/05/04. There is little more than forest along this highway for more than 30 miles in each direction until Jacob Lake, where a small store is found. After a "reduce speed ahead" sign the driver is quickly confronted with a series of 45-mph, 35-mph and finally, 25-mph signs mixed amongst the spruces and pines. I only saw the 45 mph sign ... I was charged with 35mph in a 25mph zone. In my two weeks of highway driving through AZ, this was the only place outside of residential streets where I can recall encountering a 25 mph posted speed on a major highway. Watch out for this place! They know that a huge percentage of the victims are tourists, like myself, who cannot possibly return to contest the fine in court. The deputy even made some comment about my rental van, which clearly pegged me as a tourist. The fine is something like $132 ...May I suggest that this Jacob Lake site also be listed separately from Fredonia as it is more than 30 miles SE of Fredonia?

Comment (05/2008): 05/12/2008 Recently on vacation to NV, AZ. Was on our way to Paige, AZ to Lake Powell area. We had to make the left turn on 89 through Fredonia, AZ to go towards Paige, AZ. Right turn would take you to Grand Canyon North Rim. As soon as I turned left into Fredonia town area there was good old Mr. Policeman just looking for another tourist/victim. As soon as I went by him at 30mph, posted was 35mph he immediately turned and follow behind me. Can\'t image it had anything to do with Nevada tag on rental car. So now me and the guy in front of me are both driving cautiously. Maybe a little to cautiously. He follows me for about 1/4 mile then the lights come on. Mr. Policeman asked me if I know why I was pulled over. I said I had no idea. He said I was following the car in front of me to closely. He tells me they have had many serious accident by following to closely. I was going 30 mph in a 35mph. How bad could it possible be if you hit the car in front of you and air bag came out? So he give me a 208.00 ticket but says no points if I attend driver safety course. Wow what a nice guy. He gave me a nice little preprinted envelope, ticket all instructions and fine amounts and said have a nice day. Talk about getting taking advantage of to fund their little #$%^ hole town. Ruined my day and the next. My advise do not even go near Fredonia, AZ as they are out to make revenue for their %$&* hole town and creeps like himself that live there. joedives@aol.com

Comment (12/2002): Something to add to this: The particular state trooper assigned to the Jacob Lake/Fredonia area was reassigned there because of numerous complaints he got while working in Phoenix. He is known for a nasty disposition and for "zero tolerance" enforcement of everything possible. My advice is when driving on 89A, and also on Hwy 67 toward the North Rim, obey the speed limit and other laws to the letter. If a state trooper passes you in the other direction you are safe and can go a bit faster and let down your guard. If you get pulled over and are treated in anything other than a courteous manner, be sure and file a compliant (and challenge the ticket in court, of course). Enough complaints and we can get rid of this bad apple.

Comment (4/2003): I got caught on 20-Mar-2003 at 13:15. I was travelling west towards Fredonia and was about 5 miles away at the time. After coming over a rise the cop was waiting just over the other side at the bottom and pulled in at a turn out on the right facing oncoming traffic.If you must speed down here make sure you can see what's ahead! (Doh!)

Comment (2/2003): When driving into Fredonia, I got ticketed some 20 meters after the speed limit suddenly dropped from 65 to something very low (35?). The trick is, that even though formally the "town" begins there, there is no development around except for a gas station, so you don't expect there to be a speed limit change at all. The officer hides in a car behind a shed/barn of some kind. On top of that, the officer behaved in a very patronizing way, which upset me quite a bit (being from The Netherlands, I'm used to police officers treating you more professionally)

Comment (5/2003): I was cited on 4-6-03 for going 80 in a 65 zone on Highway 89, a couple of miles east of Fredonia. I wish I had read this site before traveling, and I could have avoided a ticket. Don't be fooled by the wide open spaces (you literally can see for miles). This area is heavily enforced. I was RADARed at a long distance, and even around a bend. I was surprised he could get a reading under these conditions. This guy had some serious radar power. He also had a newer unit which could tell that I jammed on the brakes when my detector went off.Fortunately, I did not get the officer others are complaining about here. This officer was very pleasant, very professional, and even dropped a couple mph off the speed.The tickets are expensive here, $147 for 15 over, and I was told by the National Safety Council who administers the traffic school, that Fredonia has the highest charges for the "traffic school option" in the state. They are definitely trying to bring in the coin making it "tourist unfriendly", so I would avoid this area in any trips.

Comment (6/2004): Arizona should have a Welcome? sign upon entering the state: Most Expensive Speeding Tickets in the Nation. 65 in a 55: $138. Above that : Don't Ask!

Comment (7/2004): On US Hwy 89A, at Jacob Lake, right at the turn south to the Grand Canyon North Rim, I painfully encountered this Classic Speed Trap on 7/05/04. There is little more than forest along this highway for more than 30 miles in each direction until Jacob Lake, where a small store is found. After a "reduce speed ahead" sign the driver is quickly confronted with a series of 45-mph, 35-mph and finally, 25-mph signs mixed amongst the spruces and pines. I only saw the 45 mph sign ... I was charged with 35mph in a 25mph zone. In my two weeks of highway driving through AZ, this was the only place outside of residential streets where I can recall encountering a 25 mph posted speed on a major highway. Watch out for this place! They know that a huge percentage of the victims are tourists, like myself, who cannot possibly return to contest the fine in court. The deputy even made some comment about my rental van, which clearly pegged me as a tourist. The fine is something like $132 ...May I suggest that this Jacob Lake site also be listed separately from Fredonia as it is more than 30 miles SE of Fredonia?

Comment (05/2008): 05/12/2008 Recently on vacation to NV, AZ. Was on our way to Paige, AZ to Lake Powell area. We had to make the left turn on 89 through Fredonia, AZ to go towards Paige, AZ. Right turn would take you to Grand Canyon North Rim. As soon as I turned left into Fredonia town area there was good old Mr. Policeman just looking for another tourist/victim. As soon as I went by him at 30mph, posted was 35mph he immediately turned and follow behind me. Can\'t image it had anything to do with Nevada tag on rental car. So now me and the guy in front of me are both driving cautiously. Maybe a little to cautiously. He follows me for about 1/4 mile then the lights come on. Mr. Policeman asked me if I know why I was pulled over. I said I had no idea. He said I was following the car in front of me to closely. He tells me they have had many serious accident by following to closely. I was going 30 mph in a 35mph. How bad could it possible be if you hit the car in front of you and air bag came out? So he give me a 208.00 ticket but says no points if I attend driver safety course. Wow what a nice guy. He gave me a nice little preprinted envelope, ticket all instructions and fine amounts and said have a nice day. Talk about getting taking advantage of to fund their little #$%^ hole town. Ruined my day and the next. My advise do not even go near Fredonia, AZ as they are out to make revenue for their %$&* hole town and creeps like himself that live there. joedives@aol.com

Jurisdiction

Fredonia, Arizona

Speed Trap Location

US Highway 89 North

Nearest Reference Point

US Highway town area

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Mid-day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Laser

Date

05/2008

05/12/2008 Stay Away From Fredonia, AZ Recently on vacation to NV, AZ. Was on our way to Paige, AZ to Lake Powell area. We had to make the left turn on US89 North through Fredonia, AZ to go towards Paige, AZ. Right turn would take you to Grand Canyon North Rim. As soon as I turned left into Fredonia town area there was good old Mr. Policeman just looking for another tourist/victim. As soon as I went by him at 30mph, posted was 35mph he immediately turned and follow behind me. Can\'t image it had anything to do with Nevada tag on rental car. So now me and the guy in front of me are both driving cautiously. Maybe a little too cautiously. He follows me for about 1/4 mile then the lights come on. Mr. Policeman asked me if I know why I was pulled over. I said I had no idea. He said I was following the car in front of me to closely. He tells me they have had many serious accident by following to closely. I was going 30 mph in a 35mph. How bad could it possible be if you hit the car in front of you and air bag came out? So he give me a 208.00 ticket but says no points if I attend driver safety course. Wow what a nice guy. He gave me a nice little preprinted envelope, ticket all instructions and fine amounts and said have a nice day. Talk about getting taking advantage of to fund their pathetic little town. Ruined my day and the next. My advise do not even go near Fredonia, AZ as they are out to ticket out of staters/tourists. And to keep creeps like himself that live there employed. joedives@aol.com

Comment (12/2002): Something to add to this: The particular state trooper assigned to the Jacob Lake/Fredonia area was reassigned there because of numerous complaints he got while working in Phoenix. He is known for a nasty disposition and for "zero tolerance" enforcement of everything possible. My advice is when driving on 89A, and also on Hwy 67 toward the North Rim, obey the speed limit and other laws to the letter. If a state trooper passes you in the other direction you are safe and can go a bit faster and let down your guard. If you get pulled over and are treated in anything other than a courteous manner, be sure and file a compliant (and challenge the ticket in court, of course). Enough complaints and we can get rid of this bad apple.

Comment (4/2003): I got caught on 20-Mar-2003 at 13:15. I was travelling west towards Fredonia and was about 5 miles away at the time. After coming over a rise the cop was waiting just over the other side at the bottom and pulled in at a turn out on the right facing oncoming traffic.If you must speed down here make sure you can see what's ahead! (Doh!)

Comment (2/2003): When driving into Fredonia, I got ticketed some 20 meters after the speed limit suddenly dropped from 65 to something very low (35?). The trick is, that even though formally the "town" begins there, there is no development around except for a gas station, so you don't expect there to be a speed limit change at all. The officer hides in a car behind a shed/barn of some kind. On top of that, the officer behaved in a very patronizing way, which upset me quite a bit (being from The Netherlands, I'm used to police officers treating you more professionally)

Comment (5/2003): I was cited on 4-6-03 for going 80 in a 65 zone on Highway 89, a couple of miles east of Fredonia. I wish I had read this site before traveling, and I could have avoided a ticket. Don't be fooled by the wide open spaces (you literally can see for miles). This area is heavily enforced. I was RADARed at a long distance, and even around a bend. I was surprised he could get a reading under these conditions. This guy had some serious radar power. He also had a newer unit which could tell that I jammed on the brakes when my detector went off.Fortunately, I did not get the officer others are complaining about here. This officer was very pleasant, very professional, and even dropped a couple mph off the speed.The tickets are expensive here, $147 for 15 over, and I was told by the National Safety Council who administers the traffic school, that Fredonia has the highest charges for the "traffic school option" in the state. They are definitely trying to bring in the coin making it "tourist unfriendly", so I would avoid this area in any trips.

Comment (6/2004): Arizona should have a Welcome? sign upon entering the state: Most Expensive Speeding Tickets in the Nation. 65 in a 55: $138. Above that : Don't Ask!

Comment (7/2004): On US Hwy 89A, at Jacob Lake, right at the turn south to the Grand Canyon North Rim, I painfully encountered this Classic Speed Trap on 7/05/04. There is little more than forest along this highway for more than 30 miles in each direction until Jacob Lake, where a small store is found. After a "reduce speed ahead" sign the driver is quickly confronted with a series of 45-mph, 35-mph and finally, 25-mph signs mixed amongst the spruces and pines. I only saw the 45 mph sign ... I was charged with 35mph in a 25mph zone. In my two weeks of highway driving through AZ, this was the only place outside of residential streets where I can recall encountering a 25 mph posted speed on a major highway. Watch out for this place! They know that a huge percentage of the victims are tourists, like myself, who cannot possibly return to contest the fine in court. The deputy even made some comment about my rental van, which clearly pegged me as a tourist. The fine is something like $132 ...May I suggest that this Jacob Lake site also be listed separately from Fredonia as it is more than 30 miles SE of Fredonia?

Comment (05/2008): 05/12/2008 Recently on vacation to NV, AZ. Was on our way to Paige, AZ to Lake Powell area. We had to make the left turn on 89 through Fredonia, AZ to go towards Paige, AZ. Right turn would take you to Grand Canyon North Rim. As soon as I turned left into Fredonia town area there was good old Mr. Policeman just looking for another tourist/victim. As soon as I went by him at 30mph, posted was 35mph he immediately turned and follow behind me. Can\'t image it had anything to do with Nevada tag on rental car. So now me and the guy in front of me are both driving cautiously. Maybe a little to cautiously. He follows me for about 1/4 mile then the lights come on. Mr. Policeman asked me if I know why I was pulled over. I said I had no idea. He said I was following the car in front of me to closely. He tells me they have had many serious accident by following to closely. I was going 30 mph in a 35mph. How bad could it possible be if you hit the car in front of you and air bag came out? So he give me a 208.00 ticket but says no points if I attend driver safety course. Wow what a nice guy. He gave me a nice little preprinted envelope, ticket all instructions and fine amounts and said have a nice day. Talk about getting taking advantage of to fund their little #$%^ hole town. Ruined my day and the next. My advise do not even go near Fredonia, AZ as they are out to make revenue for their %$&* hole town and creeps like himself that live there. joedives@aol.com

Comment (12/2002): Something to add to this: The particular state trooper assigned to the Jacob Lake/Fredonia area was reassigned there because of numerous complaints he got while working in Phoenix. He is known for a nasty disposition and for "zero tolerance" enforcement of everything possible. My advice is when driving on 89A, and also on Hwy 67 toward the North Rim, obey the speed limit and other laws to the letter. If a state trooper passes you in the other direction you are safe and can go a bit faster and let down your guard. If you get pulled over and are treated in anything other than a courteous manner, be sure and file a compliant (and challenge the ticket in court, of course). Enough complaints and we can get rid of this bad apple.

Comment (4/2003): I got caught on 20-Mar-2003 at 13:15. I was travelling west towards Fredonia and was about 5 miles away at the time. After coming over a rise the cop was waiting just over the other side at the bottom and pulled in at a turn out on the right facing oncoming traffic.If you must speed down here make sure you can see what's ahead! (Doh!)

Comment (2/2003): When driving into Fredonia, I got ticketed some 20 meters after the speed limit suddenly dropped from 65 to something very low (35?). The trick is, that even though formally the "town" begins there, there is no development around except for a gas station, so you don't expect there to be a speed limit change at all. The officer hides in a car behind a shed/barn of some kind. On top of that, the officer behaved in a very patronizing way, which upset me quite a bit (being from The Netherlands, I'm used to police officers treating you more professionally)

Comment (5/2003): I was cited on 4-6-03 for going 80 in a 65 zone on Highway 89, a couple of miles east of Fredonia. I wish I had read this site before traveling, and I could have avoided a ticket. Don't be fooled by the wide open spaces (you literally can see for miles). This area is heavily enforced. I was RADARed at a long distance, and even around a bend. I was surprised he could get a reading under these conditions. This guy had some serious radar power. He also had a newer unit which could tell that I jammed on the brakes when my detector went off.Fortunately, I did not get the officer others are complaining about here. This officer was very pleasant, very professional, and even dropped a couple mph off the speed.The tickets are expensive here, $147 for 15 over, and I was told by the National Safety Council who administers the traffic school, that Fredonia has the highest charges for the "traffic school option" in the state. They are definitely trying to bring in the coin making it "tourist unfriendly", so I would avoid this area in any trips.

Comment (6/2004): Arizona should have a Welcome? sign upon entering the state: Most Expensive Speeding Tickets in the Nation. 65 in a 55: $138. Above that : Don't Ask!

Comment (7/2004): On US Hwy 89A, at Jacob Lake, right at the turn south to the Grand Canyon North Rim, I painfully encountered this Classic Speed Trap on 7/05/04. There is little more than forest along this highway for more than 30 miles in each direction until Jacob Lake, where a small store is found. After a "reduce speed ahead" sign the driver is quickly confronted with a series of 45-mph, 35-mph and finally, 25-mph signs mixed amongst the spruces and pines. I only saw the 45 mph sign ... I was charged with 35mph in a 25mph zone. In my two weeks of highway driving through AZ, this was the only place outside of residential streets where I can recall encountering a 25 mph posted speed on a major highway. Watch out for this place! They know that a huge percentage of the victims are tourists, like myself, who cannot possibly return to contest the fine in court. The deputy even made some comment about my rental van, which clearly pegged me as a tourist. The fine is something like $132 ...May I suggest that this Jacob Lake site also be listed separately from Fredonia as it is more than 30 miles SE of Fredonia?

Comment (05/2008): 05/12/2008 Recently on vacation to NV, AZ. Was on our way to Paige, AZ to Lake Powell area. We had to make the left turn on 89 through Fredonia, AZ to go towards Paige, AZ. Right turn would take you to Grand Canyon North Rim. As soon as I turned left into Fredonia town area there was good old Mr. Policeman just looking for another tourist/victim. As soon as I went by him at 30mph, posted was 35mph he immediately turned and follow behind me. Can\'t image it had anything to do with Nevada tag on rental car. So now me and the guy in front of me are both driving cautiously. Maybe a little to cautiously. He follows me for about 1/4 mile then the lights come on. Mr. Policeman asked me if I know why I was pulled over. I said I had no idea. He said I was following the car in front of me to closely. He tells me they have had many serious accident by following to closely. I was going 30 mph in a 35mph. How bad could it possible be if you hit the car in front of you and air bag came out? So he give me a 208.00 ticket but says no points if I attend driver safety course. Wow what a nice guy. He gave me a nice little preprinted envelope, ticket all instructions and fine amounts and said have a nice day. Talk about getting taking advantage of to fund their little #$%^ hole town. Ruined my day and the next. My advise do not even go near Fredonia, AZ as they are out to make revenue for their %$&* hole town and creeps like himself that live there. joedives@aol.com

Comment (12/2002): Something to add to this: The particular state trooper assigned to the Jacob Lake/Fredonia area was reassigned there because of numerous complaints he got while working in Phoenix. He is known for a nasty disposition and for "zero tolerance" enforcement of everything possible. My advice is when driving on 89A, and also on Hwy 67 toward the North Rim, obey the speed limit and other laws to the letter. If a state trooper passes you in the other direction you are safe and can go a bit faster and let down your guard. If you get pulled over and are treated in anything other than a courteous manner, be sure and file a compliant (and challenge the ticket in court, of course). Enough complaints and we can get rid of this bad apple.

Comment (4/2003): I got caught on 20-Mar-2003 at 13:15. I was travelling west towards Fredonia and was about 5 miles away at the time. After coming over a rise the cop was waiting just over the other side at the bottom and pulled in at a turn out on the right facing oncoming traffic.If you must speed down here make sure you can see what's ahead! (Doh!)

Comment (2/2003): When driving into Fredonia, I got ticketed some 20 meters after the speed limit suddenly dropped from 65 to something very low (35?). The trick is, that even though formally the "town" begins there, there is no development around except for a gas station, so you don't expect there to be a speed limit change at all. The officer hides in a car behind a shed/barn of some kind. On top of that, the officer behaved in a very patronizing way, which upset me quite a bit (being from The Netherlands, I'm used to police officers treating you more professionally)

Comment (5/2003): I was cited on 4-6-03 for going 80 in a 65 zone on Highway 89, a couple of miles east of Fredonia. I wish I had read this site before traveling, and I could have avoided a ticket. Don't be fooled by the wide open spaces (you literally can see for miles). This area is heavily enforced. I was RADARed at a long distance, and even around a bend. I was surprised he could get a reading under these conditions. This guy had some serious radar power. He also had a newer unit which could tell that I jammed on the brakes when my detector went off.Fortunately, I did not get the officer others are complaining about here. This officer was very pleasant, very professional, and even dropped a couple mph off the speed.The tickets are expensive here, $147 for 15 over, and I was told by the National Safety Council who administers the traffic school, that Fredonia has the highest charges for the "traffic school option" in the state. They are definitely trying to bring in the coin making it "tourist unfriendly", so I would avoid this area in any trips.

Comment (6/2004): Arizona should have a Welcome? sign upon entering the state: Most Expensive Speeding Tickets in the Nation. 65 in a 55: $138. Above that : Don't Ask!

Comment (7/2004): On US Hwy 89A, at Jacob Lake, right at the turn south to the Grand Canyon North Rim, I painfully encountered this Classic Speed Trap on 7/05/04. There is little more than forest along this highway for more than 30 miles in each direction until Jacob Lake, where a small store is found. After a "reduce speed ahead" sign the driver is quickly confronted with a series of 45-mph, 35-mph and finally, 25-mph signs mixed amongst the spruces and pines. I only saw the 45 mph sign ... I was charged with 35mph in a 25mph zone. In my two weeks of highway driving through AZ, this was the only place outside of residential streets where I can recall encountering a 25 mph posted speed on a major highway. Watch out for this place! They know that a huge percentage of the victims are tourists, like myself, who cannot possibly return to contest the fine in court. The deputy even made some comment about my rental van, which clearly pegged me as a tourist. The fine is something like $132 ...May I suggest that this Jacob Lake site also be listed separately from Fredonia as it is more than 30 miles SE of Fredonia?

Comment (05/2008): 05/12/2008 Recently on vacation to NV, AZ. Was on our way to Paige, AZ to Lake Powell area. We had to make the left turn on 89 through Fredonia, AZ to go towards Paige, AZ. Right turn would take you to Grand Canyon North Rim. As soon as I turned left into Fredonia town area there was good old Mr. Policeman just looking for another tourist/victim. As soon as I went by him at 30mph, posted was 35mph he immediately turned and follow behind me. Can\'t image it had anything to do with Nevada tag on rental car. So now me and the guy in front of me are both driving cautiously. Maybe a little to cautiously. He follows me for about 1/4 mile then the lights come on. Mr. Policeman asked me if I know why I was pulled over. I said I had no idea. He said I was following the car in front of me to closely. He tells me they have had many serious accident by following to closely. I was going 30 mph in a 35mph. How bad could it possible be if you hit the car in front of you and air bag came out? So he give me a 208.00 ticket but says no points if I attend driver safety course. Wow what a nice guy. He gave me a nice little preprinted envelope, ticket all instructions and fine amounts and said have a nice day. Talk about getting taking advantage of to fund their little #$%^ hole town. Ruined my day and the next. My advise do not even go near Fredonia, AZ as they are out to make revenue for their %$&* hole town and creeps like himself that live there. joedives@aol.com

Comment (12/2002): Something to add to this: The particular state trooper assigned to the Jacob Lake/Fredonia area was reassigned there because of numerous complaints he got while working in Phoenix. He is known for a nasty disposition and for "zero tolerance" enforcement of everything possible. My advice is when driving on 89A, and also on Hwy 67 toward the North Rim, obey the speed limit and other laws to the letter. If a state trooper passes you in the other direction you are safe and can go a bit faster and let down your guard. If you get pulled over and are treated in anything other than a courteous manner, be sure and file a compliant (and challenge the ticket in court, of course). Enough complaints and we can get rid of this bad apple.

Comment (4/2003): I got caught on 20-Mar-2003 at 13:15. I was travelling west towards Fredonia and was about 5 miles away at the time. After coming over a rise the cop was waiting just over the other side at the bottom and pulled in at a turn out on the right facing oncoming traffic.If you must speed down here make sure you can see what's ahead! (Doh!)

Comment (2/2003): When driving into Fredonia, I got ticketed some 20 meters after the speed limit suddenly dropped from 65 to something very low (35?). The trick is, that even though formally the "town" begins there, there is no development around except for a gas station, so you don't expect there to be a speed limit change at all. The officer hides in a car behind a shed/barn of some kind. On top of that, the officer behaved in a very patronizing way, which upset me quite a bit (being from The Netherlands, I'm used to police officers treating you more professionally)

Comment (5/2003): I was cited on 4-6-03 for going 80 in a 65 zone on Highway 89, a couple of miles east of Fredonia. I wish I had read this site before traveling, and I could have avoided a ticket. Don't be fooled by the wide open spaces (you literally can see for miles). This area is heavily enforced. I was RADARed at a long distance, and even around a bend. I was surprised he could get a reading under these conditions. This guy had some serious radar power. He also had a newer unit which could tell that I jammed on the brakes when my detector went off.Fortunately, I did not get the officer others are complaining about here. This officer was very pleasant, very professional, and even dropped a couple mph off the speed.The tickets are expensive here, $147 for 15 over, and I was told by the National Safety Council who administers the traffic school, that Fredonia has the highest charges for the "traffic school option" in the state. They are definitely trying to bring in the coin making it "tourist unfriendly", so I would avoid this area in any trips.

Comment (6/2004): Arizona should have a Welcome? sign upon entering the state: Most Expensive Speeding Tickets in the Nation. 65 in a 55: $138. Above that : Don't Ask!

Comment (7/2004): On US Hwy 89A, at Jacob Lake, right at the turn south to the Grand Canyon North Rim, I painfully encountered this Classic Speed Trap on 7/05/04. There is little more than forest along this highway for more than 30 miles in each direction until Jacob Lake, where a small store is found. After a "reduce speed ahead" sign the driver is quickly confronted with a series of 45-mph, 35-mph and finally, 25-mph signs mixed amongst the spruces and pines. I only saw the 45 mph sign ... I was charged with 35mph in a 25mph zone. In my two weeks of highway driving through AZ, this was the only place outside of residential streets where I can recall encountering a 25 mph posted speed on a major highway. Watch out for this place! They know that a huge percentage of the victims are tourists, like myself, who cannot possibly return to contest the fine in court. The deputy even made some comment about my rental van, which clearly pegged me as a tourist. The fine is something like $132 ...May I suggest that this Jacob Lake site also be listed separately from Fredonia as it is more than 30 miles SE of Fredonia?

Comment (05/2008): 05/12/2008 Recently on vacation to NV, AZ. Was on our way to Paige, AZ to Lake Powell area. We had to make the left turn on 89 through Fredonia, AZ to go towards Paige, AZ. Right turn would take you to Grand Canyon North Rim. As soon as I turned left into Fredonia town area there was good old Mr. Policeman just looking for another tourist/victim. As soon as I went by him at 30mph, posted was 35mph he immediately turned and follow behind me. Can\'t image it had anything to do with Nevada tag on rental car. So now me and the guy in front of me are both driving cautiously. Maybe a little to cautiously. He follows me for about 1/4 mile then the lights come on. Mr. Policeman asked me if I know why I was pulled over. I said I had no idea. He said I was following the car in front of me to closely. He tells me they have had many serious accident by following to closely. I was going 30 mph in a 35mph. How bad could it possible be if you hit the car in front of you and air bag came out? So he give me a 208.00 ticket but says no points if I attend driver safety course. Wow what a nice guy. He gave me a nice little preprinted envelope, ticket all instructions and fine amounts and said have a nice day. Talk about getting taking advantage of to fund their little #$%^ hole town. Ruined my day and the next. My advise do not even go near Fredonia, AZ as they are out to make revenue for their %$&* hole town and creeps like himself that live there. joedives@aol.com