Jurisdiction

Elida, New Mexico

Speed Trap Location

US 70

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

3/2003

Speed limit drops from 65 MPH to 35 MPH within a half mile. The officers stage in all areas throughout the village. Both officers employed by the Village do not have current NM certification. Any citation recieved in this jurisdiction should be challenged on the basis of the lack of certification of the officers. The officers have been heard making comments that they generate in excess of $15,000 a month in revenue for the village from the citations issued by their department.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Jurisdiction

Elida, New Mexico

Speed Trap Location

State Highway 70

Nearest Reference Point

330 Road

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

1/2004

Cop will be sitting by a restaurant on the Northeast side of town. Don't be fooled by the landscape, there's nothing to hit and seems you're well out of town, but the speed limit is still 35 MPH.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Jurisdiction

Elida, New Mexico

Speed Trap Location

State Highway 84

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

7/2004

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Jurisdiction

Elida, New Mexico

Speed Trap Location

70 US Highway

Nearest Reference Point

N.M. 330/N.M. 114 Landmark

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

5/2005

The speed limit on this stretch of highway is completely fair because there is school zone in the middle of town. There are also pedestrians who frequently cross the highway. The speed limit was set by the New Mexico Highway Department. The Town of Elida has two municipal officers to enforce the laws of this town. Please slow down when coming through our small town and enjoy the park, the local cafe or the antique shop next to the local cafe. We have a lot of history to share.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Jurisdiction

Elida, New Mexico

Speed Trap Location

70 US Highway

Nearest Reference Point

North end of Elida Landmark

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Mid-day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

4/2006

Sheriff Deputy in a pickup truck catches you as you exit this town of barely 500 people going northbound. He sits on the opposite side of the highway just over a small hill and curve The speed limit is an unrealistic 35 even though you have at this point left the town and are now on a 4 lane highway and no traffic. Strickly a revenue builder for this tiny hamlet. GIVES NO BREAKS!

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Jurisdiction

Elida, New Mexico

Speed Trap Location

70 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

Laser

Date

8/2006

Elida is a small town in Eastern New Mexico. It is also home to a highly aggressive speed trap that relies on the ticket money to run the village infrastructure. the speed limit drops drastically from 70 mph to 35 mph in a VERY short space and the bear will bite you hard if he catches you!

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.

Comment (5/2003): Not only does the limit drop dramatically in such a short distance, the 35 mph continues well outside the village limits and populated areas. I know better than to speed even one mph over the limit going through Elida, but know several who have been stopped and cited for even speeding up a few feet before the speed limit (FINALLY) increases on the large, four-lane highway from 45 to 65 on the ways out of town.

Comment (11/2003): On Nov 22, 2003 we were stopped for speeding in Elida. Coming into the town there are apparently two speed limit signs posted within a very short distance--after a downgrade. A semi tractor-trailer was coming into town at the same time, same speed and blocked the view of the signs completely. I asked the officer if he saw the truck and he admitted that he did and even wrote it on the ticket. Although he was aware the the view was blacked and although he knew and admitted that we were slowing down, he issued a citation anyway. Definitely avoid this little berg. Even though we would have stopped and spent money in this town, we went on. They obviously have all the revenue they need from this little scam they run.

Comment (11/2003): Because of the statement made by the person on 03/2003. I hired an attorney and contested my speeding citation, even though I was speeding. The attorney cost me $1000.00 and under discovery I found that all 3 officers in Elida are not only certified but 2 of them are radar instructors and all 3 have at least 8 years experience. Thanks a lot. If you speed through this town you are better off paying the fine.

Comment (1/2004): The speed limit signs are posted by the state, and are not hard to read. The way not to get a citation, is to slow down.

Comment (1/2004): I would be interested in renting/purchasing a road sign outside this town advertising there's a speed trap there. Protected as freedom of speech and would put the pinch on the village.

Comment (3/2004): Because the speed limits are set by the state your sign would not be protected by the 1st admendment as it would be slander. Believe me you would be sued. The Town of Elida just enforces the speed limits set by the State Of New Mexico. If you have a problem with the speed limits I would advise writing the Governor as I am sure the Honorable Bill Richardson would be happy to school you on New Mexico Law.

Comment (5/2004): About 2 years ago my husband was stopped for 45 in the 35 zone, (we didn't see that last speed limit sign), the officer was very polite, pointed out the graduated speed limits thru the rest of their town, advised us to slow down and have a safe trip. We had TN tags and he warned us that out of state vehicles traveling Hwy 70 caught speeding by the NM Hwy Patrol were subject to search for drugs as that hwy was a main link from Mexico north. He had also pulled over another vehicle at the same time he stopped us. We were both let go with a warning. He was by far the nicest police officer on our 3600 mile trip west, (my husband met 2 more!)

Comment (6/2004): 35 mph is unreasonably low, come on! I drove on US 70 in Organ (east of Las Cruces) there at least it's 50, and it's got about 500 people there

Comment (7/2004): The signs coming in to Elida from Portales are clearly posted dropping from 70 mph to 55 mph the quickly to 45 mph. The trap is the 3rd sign. The 35 mph sign. It is hidden from plain view of motorist traveling in the right lane coming in to town. It is placed directly behind a larger crossroad sign. When it finally comes in to view, it is positioned ( maybe not purposely ) so it blends with the white w/ black print "welcome to Elida" sign. At the time the sign comes in to plain view, you only have a second to look that way and see it. If you glance at your speedometer, or look in you rear view for a lane change, you will miss the sign completely. The policeman will be sitting directly past the cluster of signs, and a ticket will be issued. They know the sign is hard of motorist to see, as that was one agreement I got from challenging the sign. But, still had to pay.

Comment (2/2005): 90% of the time i go through elida they have someone pulled over. it is mostly on the outskirts of town where the 35 mph drags on. when i was pulled over i had rounded the corner and started to accellerate after being past the businesses. i agree i was speeding. but not through town. the local officer informed me it was his job to keep the town safe from speeders. once again i agree. but stop speeders in town not leaving town a mile down the road.