Jurisdiction

Hatch, New Mexico

Speed Trap Location

26 US Highway

Nearest Reference Point

Mile Marker 46

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar, Laser

Date

3/2006

A police officer with HPD or DASO sits at the top of the hill and hides behind a cactus while clocking vehicles with laser or radar.

Comment (3/2006): I got a ticket tonight in this location. He hides his car where you can't see it. And he stands outside with the laser gun to trap cars speeding.

Comment (3/2006): This guy thinks he is a D.O.T officer harrases truckers.

Comment (7/2006): For your information this Hatch Officer used to work for NM Motor Transportation and is CVSA Certified, so he is enforcing laws pertaining to the truckers.

Comment (8/2006): I was going 2 miles above posted sign, got pulled over. I don't mind being stopped for speeding but there was no reason for his rude manner. This guy really has I dislike for truckers trying to make a living.

Comment (8/2006): This guy stopped me before I got to the posted sign, cited me a written warning and told me it would be on my record for the next 5 years. He was very rude.

Comment (9/2006): I do not dislike commercial truck driver's, my stops are totally legal. I am not a rude officer either, some people think I am but I am totally professional. I have been in law enforcement for 12 years, so I am not a rookie. This is just my opinion on the above comments.