Jurisdiction

Asheville / Hendersonville, North Carolina

Speed Trap Location

I-26 from Asheville to south of Hendersonville, esp airport area (mi 13)

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Some

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

12/2002

Speed limits on I-26 are reasonable, and cops don't seem to be writing ticket just to make a buck. BUT this section of I-26 is heavily patrolled with both stealthy and completey UNMARKED cars. Look out for Crown Vics and a couple Camaros with no light bars. May have a door insignia (St. Trooper) or NO external markings. Look for 2 or 3 antennas (one long) and flashers behind front and rear windshield. Be particularrly cautious around the airport exit (13) and rest area just south, where they may be in median or rest area.

Comment (3/2003): The airport area is 9 not 13

Comment (7/2003): They also sit near the top of entry ramps-especially Exit 9 Airport.

Comment (11/2003): there is a black trooper camaro that likes to sit in the crossover just north of the rest area (south of exit 9 soon to be exit ?)

Comment (1/2004): I live in this area and the Troopers here are very reasonable. If your going 80 in a 65 on I-26 they'll probably get you. And I hope they do, before you kill someone.