Jurisdiction

Coburg, Oregon

Speed Trap Location

County Roads on both ends of town. Both Coburg and North Coburg Rd.

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

8/2001

City officer sit hidden on both ends of town, a common spot is next to the city firehall during the morning commute, as well as late at night. This is a town of 700 with four full time cops with cars, and almost no real crime so watch your self anywhere near Coburg. Also many of my friends have been stoped for as little as 4 over just so the cop could check other stuff. Window tint, lighting, anything. These guys are bitches and they think they are real badass so watchem.

Comment (11/2002): I was not speeding but nailed for "Following Too Close" when the guy in front of me slowed down when he saw the cop. Because the cop was arrogant, I flipped him off after he gave me the ticket. He then wrote that in his report in order to deny my right to a fair trial. I also requested the police report before trial and the city is now trying to charge me $11.00 even though the law requires them to provide it as a part of the complaint. I'm fighting them in circuit court and will try to put a stop to their illegal entrapment.

Comment (1/2003): Driving south bound along I-5 (South of 202) - I got a speeding ticket when I tried to takeover a 18-wheeler truck in the fast lane under the heavy rain condition. Speed posted is 65 mph and my speed was 73 mph when overtaking the truck. The officer was using laser gun in the I-5 northbound center area. He wrote 80 mph in the ticket. I am not sure if he was targeting California driver. So, watch out for those out of state drivers! You may get an over-stated speed!

Comment (7/2002): They also like to sit on I-5 both n/b and s/b outside their jurisdiction and catch people.

Comment (7/2002): these guys are also working I-5 interstate outside of Coburg

Comment (7/2002): Also Interstate 5 and the coburg exit

Comment (9/2002): Was nailed I-5 SB at mile marker 201 (so the ticket says). A motorcycle cop was hiding behind a mound of dirt and lasered me. Couldn't see him till I was on top of him.

Comment (5/2003): It seems that some of your readers have been watching to many Dukes of hazarad reruns, Oregon has a concurrent jurisdiction. A police officer can write a ticket any where in the state!

Comment (1/2003): thre is always a patrol officer either in the center just north of coburg, on the coburg overpass with laser or just south of coburg, coming out of eugen hiding behind the freeway overpass. Just remember to do 70 or so from eugene to the brownsville exit and you will be fine.

Comment (2/2003): The Coburg police department has 4 full time police officers in a town of 969 people, they constantly write out tickets for small petty traffic offenses as well as patroll the i-5 corridor which is not even under their jurisdiction. Seeing that other people find this is a problem, i have started an online petition against the Coburg police department, it is at www.petitiononline.com/coburgpo/petition.html

Comment (2/2003): We may only have a 969 resident population, but that number grows to 5,000+ during the workday. Our officers are well trained and exercise a fair amount of discretion. In regards to I-5, which is in Coburg's area of influence, with cutbacks with the state police, someone needs to be slowing traffic down. My family travels this stretch of freeway everyday and are continually passed by vehicles well in excess of 80 mph. Just think, that ticket might just change someones attitude and save a life. I think they are doing a good job.

Comment (3/2003): Your comment about slowing people down is idiotic. It's a freeway in the middle of nowhere- the cops should leave the freeway alone especially since they have no jurisdiction there. Having 4 cops in a town of under 1000 tells me where alot of Coburg's income comes from.

Comment (4/2003): I don't understand you people, the speed limit on any Oregon highway is 65 mph. Not 70 or 80, but 65. Who cares who writes the ticket or who gets the "revenue" if you're speeding. I've researced the funnel that traffic citation funds go through. You know what, most of it ends up going to the state. Not the officer or agency that issues the ticket. If you speed and you get caught, it just wasn't your lucky day. I've had my share of citations, and though upset, they weren't given to me for not doing nothing. I think there are a lot of inmature postings on this entire site. If you get caught, you get caught. I guess the only question I have is; who cares?

Comment (5/2003): As I understand it, a LEO has jurisdiction in any part of the state, so there goes your jurisdiction argument. Also, I believe that a city or incorporated area has jurisdiction over all roads within its area of incorporation. I agree with the last guy who said "you were speeding, you got caught, so who cares". And finally, it's about time people took responsibility for their own actions, especially that majority that seems to have gotten their driver's license as a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.

Comment (5/2003): The police officer that is assigned to traffic control and enforcement is on a federal grant and his area is the city of coburg and the surrounding area . The speed limit on the I-5 freeway is 65mph and tickets are given all day from 73 to 100 mph . The Oregon state police also work this area because of the complains of excessive speed and careless driving . Both agencies have motorcycles and full size cars for enforcement as it is sometimes difficult to catch cars that are driving over 85mph . If you slow down just a little you may not get a ticket and please watch the 55 mph zone on side roads also .

Comment (6/2003): Damn, is oregon a strange state. I going thru comming from nevada and I guess thats the promised land. He 90MPH is no uncommen and even then people get passed all the time.

Comment (7/2003): I5 may well be within their jurisdiction (Coburg) but they routinely and illegally send the accused to the municipal court instead of the county court. They are stealing money from the county to help fill Coburg's treasure chest.

Comment (7/2003): I live just outside of Coburg city limits, but the police dept. has a reciprocal arrangement with Lane County sheriff dept, which has jurisdiction. In my neighborhood, the Coburg police make a once-a-day drivethrough to maintain their agreement. I have appealed to them to control the speeding that occurs on my deadend street but they are too busy collecting revenue on I-5 to provide safety for the local residents. This is actually selective enforcement of the law. When my complaint involved a prominant citizen, the response from the chief was,"I'll talk to him." A year has passed and no results are seen. Also within our community, the police allow 18-wheelers to park on the main street, blocking the bicycle lanes and driveways ( is this unsafe or what?) I asked the chief why vehicles of excessive length are allowed to do this, and his response was that they were spending money at the Coburg Market. Which is more unsafe? Trucks blocking driveways and bicycle lanes while spending money, Prominant citizens speeding in residential neighborhoods while children are playing, or someone doing 80 mph on I-5?

Comment (7/2003): The City of Coburg and the Coburg Municipal Court are breaking Oregon Laws with the speed trap on I-5. The area is outside the Coburg City limits and therefore the Lane County Circuit Court has jurisdiction, not the Coburg Municipal Court (See Oregon Revised Statue ORS 221.339, Jurisdiction of Municipal Court). This is nothing but an illegal money grab by the city of Coburg. They have less than 1000 residents and they are doing this only for the revenue.

Comment (7/2003): The Coburg Police are doing a good job, they should be supported 100%.Over 5000 people work in the area & the intersection & freeway are extremely busy. They should give tickets for drivers breaking the law. They are helping to keep the freeway safe.

Comment (7/2003): Apperently Oregon has no other income other then speeding tickets; go figure. It's a sad fact that people continue to allow the growing abuses. Every day in the Forest Grove/Cornelius area where I drive, new police cars show up. Now they are using completely unmarked black cars with private plates. No doubt the lack of markings promote "public safety".

Comment (7/2003): I was traveling North on I5 in the left lane at a speed of 72mph with my cruise control on. I noticed a car behind me traveling faster so I put on my blinker and switched to the slow lane. Next my laser detector went off. I was pulled over and was cited for going 80mph in a 65mph. I was to appear a month later where I plead not guilty. A trial was set for two months later. I went to court and was met by the worst judge I have ever met. I presented my case, and was yelled at for wasting his time. He definately was not fair and impartial. I was found guilty. I then asked the judge for a change of venue and he laughed at me. I was granted and I went to court in Lane County 4 months later. The wimpy officer never showed up. The ticket was dropped. Ask for a continuance, change of venue, or any way to stall and small municipalities will not waste their time. Good luck.

Comment (7/2003): Seems to me if the allowable speeds were higher people would actually learn to drive and not have as many accidents in the first place. I came over from the UK 7 years ago where the average highway cruising is at 90mph! I am amazed at the poor standard of driving in this country. Deaths on Hwy 99...I never knew of ANY fatal accidents near where I used to live, but I see them all the time here!

Jurisdiction

Coburg, Oregon

Speed Trap Location

Interstate I 5

Nearest Reference Point

Mile Marker 204

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

6/2004

Local police go out to the interstate to gain revenues by targeting interstate travelers. Their cars look like state trooper cruisers.

Comment (11/2002): I was not speeding but nailed for "Following Too Close" when the guy in front of me slowed down when he saw the cop. Because the cop was arrogant, I flipped him off after he gave me the ticket. He then wrote that in his report in order to deny my right to a fair trial. I also requested the police report before trial and the city is now trying to charge me $11.00 even though the law requires them to provide it as a part of the complaint. I'm fighting them in circuit court and will try to put a stop to their illegal entrapment.

Comment (1/2003): Driving south bound along I-5 (South of 202) - I got a speeding ticket when I tried to takeover a 18-wheeler truck in the fast lane under the heavy rain condition. Speed posted is 65 mph and my speed was 73 mph when overtaking the truck. The officer was using laser gun in the I-5 northbound center area. He wrote 80 mph in the ticket. I am not sure if he was targeting California driver. So, watch out for those out of state drivers! You may get an over-stated speed!

Comment (7/2002): They also like to sit on I-5 both n/b and s/b outside their jurisdiction and catch people.

Comment (7/2002): these guys are also working I-5 interstate outside of Coburg

Comment (7/2002): Also Interstate 5 and the coburg exit

Comment (9/2002): Was nailed I-5 SB at mile marker 201 (so the ticket says). A motorcycle cop was hiding behind a mound of dirt and lasered me. Couldn't see him till I was on top of him.

Comment (5/2003): It seems that some of your readers have been watching to many Dukes of hazarad reruns, Oregon has a concurrent jurisdiction. A police officer can write a ticket any where in the state!

Comment (1/2003): thre is always a patrol officer either in the center just north of coburg, on the coburg overpass with laser or just south of coburg, coming out of eugen hiding behind the freeway overpass. Just remember to do 70 or so from eugene to the brownsville exit and you will be fine.

Comment (2/2003): The Coburg police department has 4 full time police officers in a town of 969 people, they constantly write out tickets for small petty traffic offenses as well as patroll the i-5 corridor which is not even under their jurisdiction. Seeing that other people find this is a problem, i have started an online petition against the Coburg police department, it is at www.petitiononline.com/coburgpo/petition.html

Comment (2/2003): We may only have a 969 resident population, but that number grows to 5,000+ during the workday. Our officers are well trained and exercise a fair amount of discretion. In regards to I-5, which is in Coburg's area of influence, with cutbacks with the state police, someone needs to be slowing traffic down. My family travels this stretch of freeway everyday and are continually passed by vehicles well in excess of 80 mph. Just think, that ticket might just change someones attitude and save a life. I think they are doing a good job.

Comment (3/2003): Your comment about slowing people down is idiotic. It's a freeway in the middle of nowhere- the cops should leave the freeway alone especially since they have no jurisdiction there. Having 4 cops in a town of under 1000 tells me where alot of Coburg's income comes from.

Comment (4/2003): I don't understand you people, the speed limit on any Oregon highway is 65 mph. Not 70 or 80, but 65. Who cares who writes the ticket or who gets the "revenue" if you're speeding. I've researced the funnel that traffic citation funds go through. You know what, most of it ends up going to the state. Not the officer or agency that issues the ticket. If you speed and you get caught, it just wasn't your lucky day. I've had my share of citations, and though upset, they weren't given to me for not doing nothing. I think there are a lot of inmature postings on this entire site. If you get caught, you get caught. I guess the only question I have is; who cares?

Comment (5/2003): As I understand it, a LEO has jurisdiction in any part of the state, so there goes your jurisdiction argument. Also, I believe that a city or incorporated area has jurisdiction over all roads within its area of incorporation. I agree with the last guy who said "you were speeding, you got caught, so who cares". And finally, it's about time people took responsibility for their own actions, especially that majority that seems to have gotten their driver's license as a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.

Comment (5/2003): The police officer that is assigned to traffic control and enforcement is on a federal grant and his area is the city of coburg and the surrounding area . The speed limit on the I-5 freeway is 65mph and tickets are given all day from 73 to 100 mph . The Oregon state police also work this area because of the complains of excessive speed and careless driving . Both agencies have motorcycles and full size cars for enforcement as it is sometimes difficult to catch cars that are driving over 85mph . If you slow down just a little you may not get a ticket and please watch the 55 mph zone on side roads also .

Comment (6/2003): Damn, is oregon a strange state. I going thru comming from nevada and I guess thats the promised land. He 90MPH is no uncommen and even then people get passed all the time.

Comment (7/2003): I5 may well be within their jurisdiction (Coburg) but they routinely and illegally send the accused to the municipal court instead of the county court. They are stealing money from the county to help fill Coburg's treasure chest.

Comment (7/2003): I live just outside of Coburg city limits, but the police dept. has a reciprocal arrangement with Lane County sheriff dept, which has jurisdiction. In my neighborhood, the Coburg police make a once-a-day drivethrough to maintain their agreement. I have appealed to them to control the speeding that occurs on my deadend street but they are too busy collecting revenue on I-5 to provide safety for the local residents. This is actually selective enforcement of the law. When my complaint involved a prominant citizen, the response from the chief was,"I'll talk to him." A year has passed and no results are seen. Also within our community, the police allow 18-wheelers to park on the main street, blocking the bicycle lanes and driveways ( is this unsafe or what?) I asked the chief why vehicles of excessive length are allowed to do this, and his response was that they were spending money at the Coburg Market. Which is more unsafe? Trucks blocking driveways and bicycle lanes while spending money, Prominant citizens speeding in residential neighborhoods while children are playing, or someone doing 80 mph on I-5?

Comment (7/2003): The City of Coburg and the Coburg Municipal Court are breaking Oregon Laws with the speed trap on I-5. The area is outside the Coburg City limits and therefore the Lane County Circuit Court has jurisdiction, not the Coburg Municipal Court (See Oregon Revised Statue ORS 221.339, Jurisdiction of Municipal Court). This is nothing but an illegal money grab by the city of Coburg. They have less than 1000 residents and they are doing this only for the revenue.

Comment (7/2003): The Coburg Police are doing a good job, they should be supported 100%.Over 5000 people work in the area & the intersection & freeway are extremely busy. They should give tickets for drivers breaking the law. They are helping to keep the freeway safe.

Comment (7/2003): Apperently Oregon has no other income other then speeding tickets; go figure. It's a sad fact that people continue to allow the growing abuses. Every day in the Forest Grove/Cornelius area where I drive, new police cars show up. Now they are using completely unmarked black cars with private plates. No doubt the lack of markings promote "public safety".

Comment (7/2003): I was traveling North on I5 in the left lane at a speed of 72mph with my cruise control on. I noticed a car behind me traveling faster so I put on my blinker and switched to the slow lane. Next my laser detector went off. I was pulled over and was cited for going 80mph in a 65mph. I was to appear a month later where I plead not guilty. A trial was set for two months later. I went to court and was met by the worst judge I have ever met. I presented my case, and was yelled at for wasting his time. He definately was not fair and impartial. I was found guilty. I then asked the judge for a change of venue and he laughed at me. I was granted and I went to court in Lane County 4 months later. The wimpy officer never showed up. The ticket was dropped. Ask for a continuance, change of venue, or any way to stall and small municipalities will not waste their time. Good luck.

Comment (7/2003): Seems to me if the allowable speeds were higher people would actually learn to drive and not have as many accidents in the first place. I came over from the UK 7 years ago where the average highway cruising is at 90mph! I am amazed at the poor standard of driving in this country. Deaths on Hwy 99...I never knew of ANY fatal accidents near where I used to live, but I see them all the time here!

Comment (11/2002): I was not speeding but nailed for "Following Too Close" when the guy in front of me slowed down when he saw the cop. Because the cop was arrogant, I flipped him off after he gave me the ticket. He then wrote that in his report in order to deny my right to a fair trial. I also requested the police report before trial and the city is now trying to charge me $11.00 even though the law requires them to provide it as a part of the complaint. I'm fighting them in circuit court and will try to put a stop to their illegal entrapment.

Comment (1/2003): Driving south bound along I-5 (South of 202) - I got a speeding ticket when I tried to takeover a 18-wheeler truck in the fast lane under the heavy rain condition. Speed posted is 65 mph and my speed was 73 mph when overtaking the truck. The officer was using laser gun in the I-5 northbound center area. He wrote 80 mph in the ticket. I am not sure if he was targeting California driver. So, watch out for those out of state drivers! You may get an over-stated speed!

Comment (7/2002): They also like to sit on I-5 both n/b and s/b outside their jurisdiction and catch people.

Comment (7/2002): these guys are also working I-5 interstate outside of Coburg

Comment (7/2002): Also Interstate 5 and the coburg exit

Comment (9/2002): Was nailed I-5 SB at mile marker 201 (so the ticket says). A motorcycle cop was hiding behind a mound of dirt and lasered me. Couldn't see him till I was on top of him.

Comment (5/2003): It seems that some of your readers have been watching to many Dukes of hazarad reruns, Oregon has a concurrent jurisdiction. A police officer can write a ticket any where in the state!

Comment (1/2003): thre is always a patrol officer either in the center just north of coburg, on the coburg overpass with laser or just south of coburg, coming out of eugen hiding behind the freeway overpass. Just remember to do 70 or so from eugene to the brownsville exit and you will be fine.

Comment (2/2003): The Coburg police department has 4 full time police officers in a town of 969 people, they constantly write out tickets for small petty traffic offenses as well as patroll the i-5 corridor which is not even under their jurisdiction. Seeing that other people find this is a problem, i have started an online petition against the Coburg police department, it is at www.petitiononline.com/coburgpo/petition.html

Comment (2/2003): We may only have a 969 resident population, but that number grows to 5,000+ during the workday. Our officers are well trained and exercise a fair amount of discretion. In regards to I-5, which is in Coburg's area of influence, with cutbacks with the state police, someone needs to be slowing traffic down. My family travels this stretch of freeway everyday and are continually passed by vehicles well in excess of 80 mph. Just think, that ticket might just change someones attitude and save a life. I think they are doing a good job.

Comment (3/2003): Your comment about slowing people down is idiotic. It's a freeway in the middle of nowhere- the cops should leave the freeway alone especially since they have no jurisdiction there. Having 4 cops in a town of under 1000 tells me where alot of Coburg's income comes from.

Comment (4/2003): I don't understand you people, the speed limit on any Oregon highway is 65 mph. Not 70 or 80, but 65. Who cares who writes the ticket or who gets the "revenue" if you're speeding. I've researced the funnel that traffic citation funds go through. You know what, most of it ends up going to the state. Not the officer or agency that issues the ticket. If you speed and you get caught, it just wasn't your lucky day. I've had my share of citations, and though upset, they weren't given to me for not doing nothing. I think there are a lot of inmature postings on this entire site. If you get caught, you get caught. I guess the only question I have is; who cares?

Comment (5/2003): As I understand it, a LEO has jurisdiction in any part of the state, so there goes your jurisdiction argument. Also, I believe that a city or incorporated area has jurisdiction over all roads within its area of incorporation. I agree with the last guy who said "you were speeding, you got caught, so who cares". And finally, it's about time people took responsibility for their own actions, especially that majority that seems to have gotten their driver's license as a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.

Comment (5/2003): The police officer that is assigned to traffic control and enforcement is on a federal grant and his area is the city of coburg and the surrounding area . The speed limit on the I-5 freeway is 65mph and tickets are given all day from 73 to 100 mph . The Oregon state police also work this area because of the complains of excessive speed and careless driving . Both agencies have motorcycles and full size cars for enforcement as it is sometimes difficult to catch cars that are driving over 85mph . If you slow down just a little you may not get a ticket and please watch the 55 mph zone on side roads also .

Comment (6/2003): Damn, is oregon a strange state. I going thru comming from nevada and I guess thats the promised land. He 90MPH is no uncommen and even then people get passed all the time.

Comment (7/2003): I5 may well be within their jurisdiction (Coburg) but they routinely and illegally send the accused to the municipal court instead of the county court. They are stealing money from the county to help fill Coburg's treasure chest.

Comment (7/2003): I live just outside of Coburg city limits, but the police dept. has a reciprocal arrangement with Lane County sheriff dept, which has jurisdiction. In my neighborhood, the Coburg police make a once-a-day drivethrough to maintain their agreement. I have appealed to them to control the speeding that occurs on my deadend street but they are too busy collecting revenue on I-5 to provide safety for the local residents. This is actually selective enforcement of the law. When my complaint involved a prominant citizen, the response from the chief was,"I'll talk to him." A year has passed and no results are seen. Also within our community, the police allow 18-wheelers to park on the main street, blocking the bicycle lanes and driveways ( is this unsafe or what?) I asked the chief why vehicles of excessive length are allowed to do this, and his response was that they were spending money at the Coburg Market. Which is more unsafe? Trucks blocking driveways and bicycle lanes while spending money, Prominant citizens speeding in residential neighborhoods while children are playing, or someone doing 80 mph on I-5?

Comment (7/2003): The City of Coburg and the Coburg Municipal Court are breaking Oregon Laws with the speed trap on I-5. The area is outside the Coburg City limits and therefore the Lane County Circuit Court has jurisdiction, not the Coburg Municipal Court (See Oregon Revised Statue ORS 221.339, Jurisdiction of Municipal Court). This is nothing but an illegal money grab by the city of Coburg. They have less than 1000 residents and they are doing this only for the revenue.

Comment (7/2003): The Coburg Police are doing a good job, they should be supported 100%.Over 5000 people work in the area & the intersection & freeway are extremely busy. They should give tickets for drivers breaking the law. They are helping to keep the freeway safe.

Comment (7/2003): Apperently Oregon has no other income other then speeding tickets; go figure. It's a sad fact that people continue to allow the growing abuses. Every day in the Forest Grove/Cornelius area where I drive, new police cars show up. Now they are using completely unmarked black cars with private plates. No doubt the lack of markings promote "public safety".

Comment (7/2003): I was traveling North on I5 in the left lane at a speed of 72mph with my cruise control on. I noticed a car behind me traveling faster so I put on my blinker and switched to the slow lane. Next my laser detector went off. I was pulled over and was cited for going 80mph in a 65mph. I was to appear a month later where I plead not guilty. A trial was set for two months later. I went to court and was met by the worst judge I have ever met. I presented my case, and was yelled at for wasting his time. He definately was not fair and impartial. I was found guilty. I then asked the judge for a change of venue and he laughed at me. I was granted and I went to court in Lane County 4 months later. The wimpy officer never showed up. The ticket was dropped. Ask for a continuance, change of venue, or any way to stall and small municipalities will not waste their time. Good luck.

Comment (7/2003): Seems to me if the allowable speeds were higher people would actually learn to drive and not have as many accidents in the first place. I came over from the UK 7 years ago where the average highway cruising is at 90mph! I am amazed at the poor standard of driving in this country. Deaths on Hwy 99...I never knew of ANY fatal accidents near where I used to live, but I see them all the time here!

Jurisdiction

Coburg, Oregon

Speed Trap Location

Interstate 5

Nearest Reference Point

Mile Marker 199

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar, Laser

Date

2/2005

I-5 exit 199 Coburg, Oregon

Comment (11/2002): I was not speeding but nailed for "Following Too Close" when the guy in front of me slowed down when he saw the cop. Because the cop was arrogant, I flipped him off after he gave me the ticket. He then wrote that in his report in order to deny my right to a fair trial. I also requested the police report before trial and the city is now trying to charge me $11.00 even though the law requires them to provide it as a part of the complaint. I'm fighting them in circuit court and will try to put a stop to their illegal entrapment.

Comment (1/2003): Driving south bound along I-5 (South of 202) - I got a speeding ticket when I tried to takeover a 18-wheeler truck in the fast lane under the heavy rain condition. Speed posted is 65 mph and my speed was 73 mph when overtaking the truck. The officer was using laser gun in the I-5 northbound center area. He wrote 80 mph in the ticket. I am not sure if he was targeting California driver. So, watch out for those out of state drivers! You may get an over-stated speed!

Comment (7/2002): They also like to sit on I-5 both n/b and s/b outside their jurisdiction and catch people.

Comment (7/2002): these guys are also working I-5 interstate outside of Coburg

Comment (7/2002): Also Interstate 5 and the coburg exit

Comment (9/2002): Was nailed I-5 SB at mile marker 201 (so the ticket says). A motorcycle cop was hiding behind a mound of dirt and lasered me. Couldn't see him till I was on top of him.

Comment (5/2003): It seems that some of your readers have been watching to many Dukes of hazarad reruns, Oregon has a concurrent jurisdiction. A police officer can write a ticket any where in the state!

Comment (1/2003): thre is always a patrol officer either in the center just north of coburg, on the coburg overpass with laser or just south of coburg, coming out of eugen hiding behind the freeway overpass. Just remember to do 70 or so from eugene to the brownsville exit and you will be fine.

Comment (2/2003): The Coburg police department has 4 full time police officers in a town of 969 people, they constantly write out tickets for small petty traffic offenses as well as patroll the i-5 corridor which is not even under their jurisdiction. Seeing that other people find this is a problem, i have started an online petition against the Coburg police department, it is at www.petitiononline.com/coburgpo/petition.html

Comment (2/2003): We may only have a 969 resident population, but that number grows to 5,000+ during the workday. Our officers are well trained and exercise a fair amount of discretion. In regards to I-5, which is in Coburg's area of influence, with cutbacks with the state police, someone needs to be slowing traffic down. My family travels this stretch of freeway everyday and are continually passed by vehicles well in excess of 80 mph. Just think, that ticket might just change someones attitude and save a life. I think they are doing a good job.

Comment (3/2003): Your comment about slowing people down is idiotic. It's a freeway in the middle of nowhere- the cops should leave the freeway alone especially since they have no jurisdiction there. Having 4 cops in a town of under 1000 tells me where alot of Coburg's income comes from.

Comment (4/2003): I don't understand you people, the speed limit on any Oregon highway is 65 mph. Not 70 or 80, but 65. Who cares who writes the ticket or who gets the "revenue" if you're speeding. I've researced the funnel that traffic citation funds go through. You know what, most of it ends up going to the state. Not the officer or agency that issues the ticket. If you speed and you get caught, it just wasn't your lucky day. I've had my share of citations, and though upset, they weren't given to me for not doing nothing. I think there are a lot of inmature postings on this entire site. If you get caught, you get caught. I guess the only question I have is; who cares?

Comment (5/2003): As I understand it, a LEO has jurisdiction in any part of the state, so there goes your jurisdiction argument. Also, I believe that a city or incorporated area has jurisdiction over all roads within its area of incorporation. I agree with the last guy who said "you were speeding, you got caught, so who cares". And finally, it's about time people took responsibility for their own actions, especially that majority that seems to have gotten their driver's license as a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.

Comment (5/2003): The police officer that is assigned to traffic control and enforcement is on a federal grant and his area is the city of coburg and the surrounding area . The speed limit on the I-5 freeway is 65mph and tickets are given all day from 73 to 100 mph . The Oregon state police also work this area because of the complains of excessive speed and careless driving . Both agencies have motorcycles and full size cars for enforcement as it is sometimes difficult to catch cars that are driving over 85mph . If you slow down just a little you may not get a ticket and please watch the 55 mph zone on side roads also .

Comment (6/2003): Damn, is oregon a strange state. I going thru comming from nevada and I guess thats the promised land. He 90MPH is no uncommen and even then people get passed all the time.

Comment (7/2003): I5 may well be within their jurisdiction (Coburg) but they routinely and illegally send the accused to the municipal court instead of the county court. They are stealing money from the county to help fill Coburg's treasure chest.

Comment (7/2003): I live just outside of Coburg city limits, but the police dept. has a reciprocal arrangement with Lane County sheriff dept, which has jurisdiction. In my neighborhood, the Coburg police make a once-a-day drivethrough to maintain their agreement. I have appealed to them to control the speeding that occurs on my deadend street but they are too busy collecting revenue on I-5 to provide safety for the local residents. This is actually selective enforcement of the law. When my complaint involved a prominant citizen, the response from the chief was,"I'll talk to him." A year has passed and no results are seen. Also within our community, the police allow 18-wheelers to park on the main street, blocking the bicycle lanes and driveways ( is this unsafe or what?) I asked the chief why vehicles of excessive length are allowed to do this, and his response was that they were spending money at the Coburg Market. Which is more unsafe? Trucks blocking driveways and bicycle lanes while spending money, Prominant citizens speeding in residential neighborhoods while children are playing, or someone doing 80 mph on I-5?

Comment (7/2003): The City of Coburg and the Coburg Municipal Court are breaking Oregon Laws with the speed trap on I-5. The area is outside the Coburg City limits and therefore the Lane County Circuit Court has jurisdiction, not the Coburg Municipal Court (See Oregon Revised Statue ORS 221.339, Jurisdiction of Municipal Court). This is nothing but an illegal money grab by the city of Coburg. They have less than 1000 residents and they are doing this only for the revenue.

Comment (7/2003): The Coburg Police are doing a good job, they should be supported 100%.Over 5000 people work in the area & the intersection & freeway are extremely busy. They should give tickets for drivers breaking the law. They are helping to keep the freeway safe.

Comment (7/2003): Apperently Oregon has no other income other then speeding tickets; go figure. It's a sad fact that people continue to allow the growing abuses. Every day in the Forest Grove/Cornelius area where I drive, new police cars show up. Now they are using completely unmarked black cars with private plates. No doubt the lack of markings promote "public safety".

Comment (7/2003): I was traveling North on I5 in the left lane at a speed of 72mph with my cruise control on. I noticed a car behind me traveling faster so I put on my blinker and switched to the slow lane. Next my laser detector went off. I was pulled over and was cited for going 80mph in a 65mph. I was to appear a month later where I plead not guilty. A trial was set for two months later. I went to court and was met by the worst judge I have ever met. I presented my case, and was yelled at for wasting his time. He definately was not fair and impartial. I was found guilty. I then asked the judge for a change of venue and he laughed at me. I was granted and I went to court in Lane County 4 months later. The wimpy officer never showed up. The ticket was dropped. Ask for a continuance, change of venue, or any way to stall and small municipalities will not waste their time. Good luck.

Comment (7/2003): Seems to me if the allowable speeds were higher people would actually learn to drive and not have as many accidents in the first place. I came over from the UK 7 years ago where the average highway cruising is at 90mph! I am amazed at the poor standard of driving in this country. Deaths on Hwy 99...I never knew of ANY fatal accidents near where I used to live, but I see them all the time here!

Comment (11/2002): I was not speeding but nailed for "Following Too Close" when the guy in front of me slowed down when he saw the cop. Because the cop was arrogant, I flipped him off after he gave me the ticket. He then wrote that in his report in order to deny my right to a fair trial. I also requested the police report before trial and the city is now trying to charge me $11.00 even though the law requires them to provide it as a part of the complaint. I'm fighting them in circuit court and will try to put a stop to their illegal entrapment.

Comment (1/2003): Driving south bound along I-5 (South of 202) - I got a speeding ticket when I tried to takeover a 18-wheeler truck in the fast lane under the heavy rain condition. Speed posted is 65 mph and my speed was 73 mph when overtaking the truck. The officer was using laser gun in the I-5 northbound center area. He wrote 80 mph in the ticket. I am not sure if he was targeting California driver. So, watch out for those out of state drivers! You may get an over-stated speed!

Comment (7/2002): They also like to sit on I-5 both n/b and s/b outside their jurisdiction and catch people.

Comment (7/2002): these guys are also working I-5 interstate outside of Coburg

Comment (7/2002): Also Interstate 5 and the coburg exit

Comment (9/2002): Was nailed I-5 SB at mile marker 201 (so the ticket says). A motorcycle cop was hiding behind a mound of dirt and lasered me. Couldn't see him till I was on top of him.

Comment (5/2003): It seems that some of your readers have been watching to many Dukes of hazarad reruns, Oregon has a concurrent jurisdiction. A police officer can write a ticket any where in the state!

Comment (1/2003): thre is always a patrol officer either in the center just north of coburg, on the coburg overpass with laser or just south of coburg, coming out of eugen hiding behind the freeway overpass. Just remember to do 70 or so from eugene to the brownsville exit and you will be fine.

Comment (2/2003): The Coburg police department has 4 full time police officers in a town of 969 people, they constantly write out tickets for small petty traffic offenses as well as patroll the i-5 corridor which is not even under their jurisdiction. Seeing that other people find this is a problem, i have started an online petition against the Coburg police department, it is at www.petitiononline.com/coburgpo/petition.html

Comment (2/2003): We may only have a 969 resident population, but that number grows to 5,000+ during the workday. Our officers are well trained and exercise a fair amount of discretion. In regards to I-5, which is in Coburg's area of influence, with cutbacks with the state police, someone needs to be slowing traffic down. My family travels this stretch of freeway everyday and are continually passed by vehicles well in excess of 80 mph. Just think, that ticket might just change someones attitude and save a life. I think they are doing a good job.

Comment (3/2003): Your comment about slowing people down is idiotic. It's a freeway in the middle of nowhere- the cops should leave the freeway alone especially since they have no jurisdiction there. Having 4 cops in a town of under 1000 tells me where alot of Coburg's income comes from.

Comment (4/2003): I don't understand you people, the speed limit on any Oregon highway is 65 mph. Not 70 or 80, but 65. Who cares who writes the ticket or who gets the "revenue" if you're speeding. I've researced the funnel that traffic citation funds go through. You know what, most of it ends up going to the state. Not the officer or agency that issues the ticket. If you speed and you get caught, it just wasn't your lucky day. I've had my share of citations, and though upset, they weren't given to me for not doing nothing. I think there are a lot of inmature postings on this entire site. If you get caught, you get caught. I guess the only question I have is; who cares?

Comment (5/2003): As I understand it, a LEO has jurisdiction in any part of the state, so there goes your jurisdiction argument. Also, I believe that a city or incorporated area has jurisdiction over all roads within its area of incorporation. I agree with the last guy who said "you were speeding, you got caught, so who cares". And finally, it's about time people took responsibility for their own actions, especially that majority that seems to have gotten their driver's license as a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.

Comment (5/2003): The police officer that is assigned to traffic control and enforcement is on a federal grant and his area is the city of coburg and the surrounding area . The speed limit on the I-5 freeway is 65mph and tickets are given all day from 73 to 100 mph . The Oregon state police also work this area because of the complains of excessive speed and careless driving . Both agencies have motorcycles and full size cars for enforcement as it is sometimes difficult to catch cars that are driving over 85mph . If you slow down just a little you may not get a ticket and please watch the 55 mph zone on side roads also .

Comment (6/2003): Damn, is oregon a strange state. I going thru comming from nevada and I guess thats the promised land. He 90MPH is no uncommen and even then people get passed all the time.

Comment (7/2003): I5 may well be within their jurisdiction (Coburg) but they routinely and illegally send the accused to the municipal court instead of the county court. They are stealing money from the county to help fill Coburg's treasure chest.

Comment (7/2003): I live just outside of Coburg city limits, but the police dept. has a reciprocal arrangement with Lane County sheriff dept, which has jurisdiction. In my neighborhood, the Coburg police make a once-a-day drivethrough to maintain their agreement. I have appealed to them to control the speeding that occurs on my deadend street but they are too busy collecting revenue on I-5 to provide safety for the local residents. This is actually selective enforcement of the law. When my complaint involved a prominant citizen, the response from the chief was,"I'll talk to him." A year has passed and no results are seen. Also within our community, the police allow 18-wheelers to park on the main street, blocking the bicycle lanes and driveways ( is this unsafe or what?) I asked the chief why vehicles of excessive length are allowed to do this, and his response was that they were spending money at the Coburg Market. Which is more unsafe? Trucks blocking driveways and bicycle lanes while spending money, Prominant citizens speeding in residential neighborhoods while children are playing, or someone doing 80 mph on I-5?

Comment (7/2003): The City of Coburg and the Coburg Municipal Court are breaking Oregon Laws with the speed trap on I-5. The area is outside the Coburg City limits and therefore the Lane County Circuit Court has jurisdiction, not the Coburg Municipal Court (See Oregon Revised Statue ORS 221.339, Jurisdiction of Municipal Court). This is nothing but an illegal money grab by the city of Coburg. They have less than 1000 residents and they are doing this only for the revenue.

Comment (7/2003): The Coburg Police are doing a good job, they should be supported 100%.Over 5000 people work in the area & the intersection & freeway are extremely busy. They should give tickets for drivers breaking the law. They are helping to keep the freeway safe.

Comment (7/2003): Apperently Oregon has no other income other then speeding tickets; go figure. It's a sad fact that people continue to allow the growing abuses. Every day in the Forest Grove/Cornelius area where I drive, new police cars show up. Now they are using completely unmarked black cars with private plates. No doubt the lack of markings promote "public safety".

Comment (7/2003): I was traveling North on I5 in the left lane at a speed of 72mph with my cruise control on. I noticed a car behind me traveling faster so I put on my blinker and switched to the slow lane. Next my laser detector went off. I was pulled over and was cited for going 80mph in a 65mph. I was to appear a month later where I plead not guilty. A trial was set for two months later. I went to court and was met by the worst judge I have ever met. I presented my case, and was yelled at for wasting his time. He definately was not fair and impartial. I was found guilty. I then asked the judge for a change of venue and he laughed at me. I was granted and I went to court in Lane County 4 months later. The wimpy officer never showed up. The ticket was dropped. Ask for a continuance, change of venue, or any way to stall and small municipalities will not waste their time. Good luck.

Comment (7/2003): Seems to me if the allowable speeds were higher people would actually learn to drive and not have as many accidents in the first place. I came over from the UK 7 years ago where the average highway cruising is at 90mph! I am amazed at the poor standard of driving in this country. Deaths on Hwy 99...I never knew of ANY fatal accidents near where I used to live, but I see them all the time here!

Comment (11/2002): I was not speeding but nailed for "Following Too Close" when the guy in front of me slowed down when he saw the cop. Because the cop was arrogant, I flipped him off after he gave me the ticket. He then wrote that in his report in order to deny my right to a fair trial. I also requested the police report before trial and the city is now trying to charge me $11.00 even though the law requires them to provide it as a part of the complaint. I'm fighting them in circuit court and will try to put a stop to their illegal entrapment.

Comment (1/2003): Driving south bound along I-5 (South of 202) - I got a speeding ticket when I tried to takeover a 18-wheeler truck in the fast lane under the heavy rain condition. Speed posted is 65 mph and my speed was 73 mph when overtaking the truck. The officer was using laser gun in the I-5 northbound center area. He wrote 80 mph in the ticket. I am not sure if he was targeting California driver. So, watch out for those out of state drivers! You may get an over-stated speed!

Comment (7/2002): They also like to sit on I-5 both n/b and s/b outside their jurisdiction and catch people.

Comment (7/2002): these guys are also working I-5 interstate outside of Coburg

Comment (7/2002): Also Interstate 5 and the coburg exit

Comment (9/2002): Was nailed I-5 SB at mile marker 201 (so the ticket says). A motorcycle cop was hiding behind a mound of dirt and lasered me. Couldn't see him till I was on top of him.

Comment (5/2003): It seems that some of your readers have been watching to many Dukes of hazarad reruns, Oregon has a concurrent jurisdiction. A police officer can write a ticket any where in the state!

Comment (1/2003): thre is always a patrol officer either in the center just north of coburg, on the coburg overpass with laser or just south of coburg, coming out of eugen hiding behind the freeway overpass. Just remember to do 70 or so from eugene to the brownsville exit and you will be fine.

Comment (2/2003): The Coburg police department has 4 full time police officers in a town of 969 people, they constantly write out tickets for small petty traffic offenses as well as patroll the i-5 corridor which is not even under their jurisdiction. Seeing that other people find this is a problem, i have started an online petition against the Coburg police department, it is at www.petitiononline.com/coburgpo/petition.html

Comment (2/2003): We may only have a 969 resident population, but that number grows to 5,000+ during the workday. Our officers are well trained and exercise a fair amount of discretion. In regards to I-5, which is in Coburg's area of influence, with cutbacks with the state police, someone needs to be slowing traffic down. My family travels this stretch of freeway everyday and are continually passed by vehicles well in excess of 80 mph. Just think, that ticket might just change someones attitude and save a life. I think they are doing a good job.

Comment (3/2003): Your comment about slowing people down is idiotic. It's a freeway in the middle of nowhere- the cops should leave the freeway alone especially since they have no jurisdiction there. Having 4 cops in a town of under 1000 tells me where alot of Coburg's income comes from.

Comment (4/2003): I don't understand you people, the speed limit on any Oregon highway is 65 mph. Not 70 or 80, but 65. Who cares who writes the ticket or who gets the "revenue" if you're speeding. I've researced the funnel that traffic citation funds go through. You know what, most of it ends up going to the state. Not the officer or agency that issues the ticket. If you speed and you get caught, it just wasn't your lucky day. I've had my share of citations, and though upset, they weren't given to me for not doing nothing. I think there are a lot of inmature postings on this entire site. If you get caught, you get caught. I guess the only question I have is; who cares?

Comment (5/2003): As I understand it, a LEO has jurisdiction in any part of the state, so there goes your jurisdiction argument. Also, I believe that a city or incorporated area has jurisdiction over all roads within its area of incorporation. I agree with the last guy who said "you were speeding, you got caught, so who cares". And finally, it's about time people took responsibility for their own actions, especially that majority that seems to have gotten their driver's license as a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.

Comment (5/2003): The police officer that is assigned to traffic control and enforcement is on a federal grant and his area is the city of coburg and the surrounding area . The speed limit on the I-5 freeway is 65mph and tickets are given all day from 73 to 100 mph . The Oregon state police also work this area because of the complains of excessive speed and careless driving . Both agencies have motorcycles and full size cars for enforcement as it is sometimes difficult to catch cars that are driving over 85mph . If you slow down just a little you may not get a ticket and please watch the 55 mph zone on side roads also .

Comment (6/2003): Damn, is oregon a strange state. I going thru comming from nevada and I guess thats the promised land. He 90MPH is no uncommen and even then people get passed all the time.

Comment (7/2003): I5 may well be within their jurisdiction (Coburg) but they routinely and illegally send the accused to the municipal court instead of the county court. They are stealing money from the county to help fill Coburg's treasure chest.

Comment (7/2003): I live just outside of Coburg city limits, but the police dept. has a reciprocal arrangement with Lane County sheriff dept, which has jurisdiction. In my neighborhood, the Coburg police make a once-a-day drivethrough to maintain their agreement. I have appealed to them to control the speeding that occurs on my deadend street but they are too busy collecting revenue on I-5 to provide safety for the local residents. This is actually selective enforcement of the law. When my complaint involved a prominant citizen, the response from the chief was,"I'll talk to him." A year has passed and no results are seen. Also within our community, the police allow 18-wheelers to park on the main street, blocking the bicycle lanes and driveways ( is this unsafe or what?) I asked the chief why vehicles of excessive length are allowed to do this, and his response was that they were spending money at the Coburg Market. Which is more unsafe? Trucks blocking driveways and bicycle lanes while spending money, Prominant citizens speeding in residential neighborhoods while children are playing, or someone doing 80 mph on I-5?

Comment (7/2003): The City of Coburg and the Coburg Municipal Court are breaking Oregon Laws with the speed trap on I-5. The area is outside the Coburg City limits and therefore the Lane County Circuit Court has jurisdiction, not the Coburg Municipal Court (See Oregon Revised Statue ORS 221.339, Jurisdiction of Municipal Court). This is nothing but an illegal money grab by the city of Coburg. They have less than 1000 residents and they are doing this only for the revenue.

Comment (7/2003): The Coburg Police are doing a good job, they should be supported 100%.Over 5000 people work in the area & the intersection & freeway are extremely busy. They should give tickets for drivers breaking the law. They are helping to keep the freeway safe.

Comment (7/2003): Apperently Oregon has no other income other then speeding tickets; go figure. It's a sad fact that people continue to allow the growing abuses. Every day in the Forest Grove/Cornelius area where I drive, new police cars show up. Now they are using completely unmarked black cars with private plates. No doubt the lack of markings promote "public safety".

Comment (7/2003): I was traveling North on I5 in the left lane at a speed of 72mph with my cruise control on. I noticed a car behind me traveling faster so I put on my blinker and switched to the slow lane. Next my laser detector went off. I was pulled over and was cited for going 80mph in a 65mph. I was to appear a month later where I plead not guilty. A trial was set for two months later. I went to court and was met by the worst judge I have ever met. I presented my case, and was yelled at for wasting his time. He definately was not fair and impartial. I was found guilty. I then asked the judge for a change of venue and he laughed at me. I was granted and I went to court in Lane County 4 months later. The wimpy officer never showed up. The ticket was dropped. Ask for a continuance, change of venue, or any way to stall and small municipalities will not waste their time. Good luck.

Comment (7/2003): Seems to me if the allowable speeds were higher people would actually learn to drive and not have as many accidents in the first place. I came over from the UK 7 years ago where the average highway cruising is at 90mph! I am amazed at the poor standard of driving in this country. Deaths on Hwy 99...I never knew of ANY fatal accidents near where I used to live, but I see them all the time here!

Jurisdiction

Coburg, Oregon

Speed Trap Location

Interstate I-5

Nearest Reference Point

Coburg

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Choose one

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Unknown

Date

3/2006

I-5 citations still big part of Coburg funds. The controversial speed patrols have led to two efforts by state legislators to halt Coburg's practice of raising up to half its annual operating funds by ticketing I-5 drivers. Coburg has the state's largest per capita police force. In fact, citation revenue is coming in at a rate of about $53,000 per month.

Comment (11/2002): I was not speeding but nailed for "Following Too Close" when the guy in front of me slowed down when he saw the cop. Because the cop was arrogant, I flipped him off after he gave me the ticket. He then wrote that in his report in order to deny my right to a fair trial. I also requested the police report before trial and the city is now trying to charge me $11.00 even though the law requires them to provide it as a part of the complaint. I'm fighting them in circuit court and will try to put a stop to their illegal entrapment.

Comment (1/2003): Driving south bound along I-5 (South of 202) - I got a speeding ticket when I tried to takeover a 18-wheeler truck in the fast lane under the heavy rain condition. Speed posted is 65 mph and my speed was 73 mph when overtaking the truck. The officer was using laser gun in the I-5 northbound center area. He wrote 80 mph in the ticket. I am not sure if he was targeting California driver. So, watch out for those out of state drivers! You may get an over-stated speed!

Comment (7/2002): They also like to sit on I-5 both n/b and s/b outside their jurisdiction and catch people.

Comment (7/2002): these guys are also working I-5 interstate outside of Coburg

Comment (7/2002): Also Interstate 5 and the coburg exit

Comment (9/2002): Was nailed I-5 SB at mile marker 201 (so the ticket says). A motorcycle cop was hiding behind a mound of dirt and lasered me. Couldn't see him till I was on top of him.

Comment (5/2003): It seems that some of your readers have been watching to many Dukes of hazarad reruns, Oregon has a concurrent jurisdiction. A police officer can write a ticket any where in the state!

Comment (1/2003): thre is always a patrol officer either in the center just north of coburg, on the coburg overpass with laser or just south of coburg, coming out of eugen hiding behind the freeway overpass. Just remember to do 70 or so from eugene to the brownsville exit and you will be fine.

Comment (2/2003): The Coburg police department has 4 full time police officers in a town of 969 people, they constantly write out tickets for small petty traffic offenses as well as patroll the i-5 corridor which is not even under their jurisdiction. Seeing that other people find this is a problem, i have started an online petition against the Coburg police department, it is at www.petitiononline.com/coburgpo/petition.html

Comment (2/2003): We may only have a 969 resident population, but that number grows to 5,000+ during the workday. Our officers are well trained and exercise a fair amount of discretion. In regards to I-5, which is in Coburg's area of influence, with cutbacks with the state police, someone needs to be slowing traffic down. My family travels this stretch of freeway everyday and are continually passed by vehicles well in excess of 80 mph. Just think, that ticket might just change someones attitude and save a life. I think they are doing a good job.

Comment (3/2003): Your comment about slowing people down is idiotic. It's a freeway in the middle of nowhere- the cops should leave the freeway alone especially since they have no jurisdiction there. Having 4 cops in a town of under 1000 tells me where alot of Coburg's income comes from.

Comment (4/2003): I don't understand you people, the speed limit on any Oregon highway is 65 mph. Not 70 or 80, but 65. Who cares who writes the ticket or who gets the "revenue" if you're speeding. I've researced the funnel that traffic citation funds go through. You know what, most of it ends up going to the state. Not the officer or agency that issues the ticket. If you speed and you get caught, it just wasn't your lucky day. I've had my share of citations, and though upset, they weren't given to me for not doing nothing. I think there are a lot of inmature postings on this entire site. If you get caught, you get caught. I guess the only question I have is; who cares?

Comment (5/2003): As I understand it, a LEO has jurisdiction in any part of the state, so there goes your jurisdiction argument. Also, I believe that a city or incorporated area has jurisdiction over all roads within its area of incorporation. I agree with the last guy who said "you were speeding, you got caught, so who cares". And finally, it's about time people took responsibility for their own actions, especially that majority that seems to have gotten their driver's license as a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.

Comment (5/2003): The police officer that is assigned to traffic control and enforcement is on a federal grant and his area is the city of coburg and the surrounding area . The speed limit on the I-5 freeway is 65mph and tickets are given all day from 73 to 100 mph . The Oregon state police also work this area because of the complains of excessive speed and careless driving . Both agencies have motorcycles and full size cars for enforcement as it is sometimes difficult to catch cars that are driving over 85mph . If you slow down just a little you may not get a ticket and please watch the 55 mph zone on side roads also .

Comment (6/2003): Damn, is oregon a strange state. I going thru comming from nevada and I guess thats the promised land. He 90MPH is no uncommen and even then people get passed all the time.

Comment (7/2003): I5 may well be within their jurisdiction (Coburg) but they routinely and illegally send the accused to the municipal court instead of the county court. They are stealing money from the county to help fill Coburg's treasure chest.

Comment (7/2003): I live just outside of Coburg city limits, but the police dept. has a reciprocal arrangement with Lane County sheriff dept, which has jurisdiction. In my neighborhood, the Coburg police make a once-a-day drivethrough to maintain their agreement. I have appealed to them to control the speeding that occurs on my deadend street but they are too busy collecting revenue on I-5 to provide safety for the local residents. This is actually selective enforcement of the law. When my complaint involved a prominant citizen, the response from the chief was,"I'll talk to him." A year has passed and no results are seen. Also within our community, the police allow 18-wheelers to park on the main street, blocking the bicycle lanes and driveways ( is this unsafe or what?) I asked the chief why vehicles of excessive length are allowed to do this, and his response was that they were spending money at the Coburg Market. Which is more unsafe? Trucks blocking driveways and bicycle lanes while spending money, Prominant citizens speeding in residential neighborhoods while children are playing, or someone doing 80 mph on I-5?

Comment (7/2003): The City of Coburg and the Coburg Municipal Court are breaking Oregon Laws with the speed trap on I-5. The area is outside the Coburg City limits and therefore the Lane County Circuit Court has jurisdiction, not the Coburg Municipal Court (See Oregon Revised Statue ORS 221.339, Jurisdiction of Municipal Court). This is nothing but an illegal money grab by the city of Coburg. They have less than 1000 residents and they are doing this only for the revenue.

Comment (7/2003): The Coburg Police are doing a good job, they should be supported 100%.Over 5000 people work in the area & the intersection & freeway are extremely busy. They should give tickets for drivers breaking the law. They are helping to keep the freeway safe.

Comment (7/2003): Apperently Oregon has no other income other then speeding tickets; go figure. It's a sad fact that people continue to allow the growing abuses. Every day in the Forest Grove/Cornelius area where I drive, new police cars show up. Now they are using completely unmarked black cars with private plates. No doubt the lack of markings promote "public safety".

Comment (7/2003): I was traveling North on I5 in the left lane at a speed of 72mph with my cruise control on. I noticed a car behind me traveling faster so I put on my blinker and switched to the slow lane. Next my laser detector went off. I was pulled over and was cited for going 80mph in a 65mph. I was to appear a month later where I plead not guilty. A trial was set for two months later. I went to court and was met by the worst judge I have ever met. I presented my case, and was yelled at for wasting his time. He definately was not fair and impartial. I was found guilty. I then asked the judge for a change of venue and he laughed at me. I was granted and I went to court in Lane County 4 months later. The wimpy officer never showed up. The ticket was dropped. Ask for a continuance, change of venue, or any way to stall and small municipalities will not waste their time. Good luck.

Comment (7/2003): Seems to me if the allowable speeds were higher people would actually learn to drive and not have as many accidents in the first place. I came over from the UK 7 years ago where the average highway cruising is at 90mph! I am amazed at the poor standard of driving in this country. Deaths on Hwy 99...I never knew of ANY fatal accidents near where I used to live, but I see them all the time here!

Comment (11/2002): I was not speeding but nailed for "Following Too Close" when the guy in front of me slowed down when he saw the cop. Because the cop was arrogant, I flipped him off after he gave me the ticket. He then wrote that in his report in order to deny my right to a fair trial. I also requested the police report before trial and the city is now trying to charge me $11.00 even though the law requires them to provide it as a part of the complaint. I'm fighting them in circuit court and will try to put a stop to their illegal entrapment.

Comment (1/2003): Driving south bound along I-5 (South of 202) - I got a speeding ticket when I tried to takeover a 18-wheeler truck in the fast lane under the heavy rain condition. Speed posted is 65 mph and my speed was 73 mph when overtaking the truck. The officer was using laser gun in the I-5 northbound center area. He wrote 80 mph in the ticket. I am not sure if he was targeting California driver. So, watch out for those out of state drivers! You may get an over-stated speed!

Comment (7/2002): They also like to sit on I-5 both n/b and s/b outside their jurisdiction and catch people.

Comment (7/2002): these guys are also working I-5 interstate outside of Coburg

Comment (7/2002): Also Interstate 5 and the coburg exit

Comment (9/2002): Was nailed I-5 SB at mile marker 201 (so the ticket says). A motorcycle cop was hiding behind a mound of dirt and lasered me. Couldn't see him till I was on top of him.

Comment (5/2003): It seems that some of your readers have been watching to many Dukes of hazarad reruns, Oregon has a concurrent jurisdiction. A police officer can write a ticket any where in the state!

Comment (1/2003): thre is always a patrol officer either in the center just north of coburg, on the coburg overpass with laser or just south of coburg, coming out of eugen hiding behind the freeway overpass. Just remember to do 70 or so from eugene to the brownsville exit and you will be fine.

Comment (2/2003): The Coburg police department has 4 full time police officers in a town of 969 people, they constantly write out tickets for small petty traffic offenses as well as patroll the i-5 corridor which is not even under their jurisdiction. Seeing that other people find this is a problem, i have started an online petition against the Coburg police department, it is at www.petitiononline.com/coburgpo/petition.html

Comment (2/2003): We may only have a 969 resident population, but that number grows to 5,000+ during the workday. Our officers are well trained and exercise a fair amount of discretion. In regards to I-5, which is in Coburg's area of influence, with cutbacks with the state police, someone needs to be slowing traffic down. My family travels this stretch of freeway everyday and are continually passed by vehicles well in excess of 80 mph. Just think, that ticket might just change someones attitude and save a life. I think they are doing a good job.

Comment (3/2003): Your comment about slowing people down is idiotic. It's a freeway in the middle of nowhere- the cops should leave the freeway alone especially since they have no jurisdiction there. Having 4 cops in a town of under 1000 tells me where alot of Coburg's income comes from.

Comment (4/2003): I don't understand you people, the speed limit on any Oregon highway is 65 mph. Not 70 or 80, but 65. Who cares who writes the ticket or who gets the "revenue" if you're speeding. I've researced the funnel that traffic citation funds go through. You know what, most of it ends up going to the state. Not the officer or agency that issues the ticket. If you speed and you get caught, it just wasn't your lucky day. I've had my share of citations, and though upset, they weren't given to me for not doing nothing. I think there are a lot of inmature postings on this entire site. If you get caught, you get caught. I guess the only question I have is; who cares?

Comment (5/2003): As I understand it, a LEO has jurisdiction in any part of the state, so there goes your jurisdiction argument. Also, I believe that a city or incorporated area has jurisdiction over all roads within its area of incorporation. I agree with the last guy who said "you were speeding, you got caught, so who cares". And finally, it's about time people took responsibility for their own actions, especially that majority that seems to have gotten their driver's license as a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.

Comment (5/2003): The police officer that is assigned to traffic control and enforcement is on a federal grant and his area is the city of coburg and the surrounding area . The speed limit on the I-5 freeway is 65mph and tickets are given all day from 73 to 100 mph . The Oregon state police also work this area because of the complains of excessive speed and careless driving . Both agencies have motorcycles and full size cars for enforcement as it is sometimes difficult to catch cars that are driving over 85mph . If you slow down just a little you may not get a ticket and please watch the 55 mph zone on side roads also .

Comment (6/2003): Damn, is oregon a strange state. I going thru comming from nevada and I guess thats the promised land. He 90MPH is no uncommen and even then people get passed all the time.

Comment (7/2003): I5 may well be within their jurisdiction (Coburg) but they routinely and illegally send the accused to the municipal court instead of the county court. They are stealing money from the county to help fill Coburg's treasure chest.

Comment (7/2003): I live just outside of Coburg city limits, but the police dept. has a reciprocal arrangement with Lane County sheriff dept, which has jurisdiction. In my neighborhood, the Coburg police make a once-a-day drivethrough to maintain their agreement. I have appealed to them to control the speeding that occurs on my deadend street but they are too busy collecting revenue on I-5 to provide safety for the local residents. This is actually selective enforcement of the law. When my complaint involved a prominant citizen, the response from the chief was,"I'll talk to him." A year has passed and no results are seen. Also within our community, the police allow 18-wheelers to park on the main street, blocking the bicycle lanes and driveways ( is this unsafe or what?) I asked the chief why vehicles of excessive length are allowed to do this, and his response was that they were spending money at the Coburg Market. Which is more unsafe? Trucks blocking driveways and bicycle lanes while spending money, Prominant citizens speeding in residential neighborhoods while children are playing, or someone doing 80 mph on I-5?

Comment (7/2003): The City of Coburg and the Coburg Municipal Court are breaking Oregon Laws with the speed trap on I-5. The area is outside the Coburg City limits and therefore the Lane County Circuit Court has jurisdiction, not the Coburg Municipal Court (See Oregon Revised Statue ORS 221.339, Jurisdiction of Municipal Court). This is nothing but an illegal money grab by the city of Coburg. They have less than 1000 residents and they are doing this only for the revenue.

Comment (7/2003): The Coburg Police are doing a good job, they should be supported 100%.Over 5000 people work in the area & the intersection & freeway are extremely busy. They should give tickets for drivers breaking the law. They are helping to keep the freeway safe.

Comment (7/2003): Apperently Oregon has no other income other then speeding tickets; go figure. It's a sad fact that people continue to allow the growing abuses. Every day in the Forest Grove/Cornelius area where I drive, new police cars show up. Now they are using completely unmarked black cars with private plates. No doubt the lack of markings promote "public safety".

Comment (7/2003): I was traveling North on I5 in the left lane at a speed of 72mph with my cruise control on. I noticed a car behind me traveling faster so I put on my blinker and switched to the slow lane. Next my laser detector went off. I was pulled over and was cited for going 80mph in a 65mph. I was to appear a month later where I plead not guilty. A trial was set for two months later. I went to court and was met by the worst judge I have ever met. I presented my case, and was yelled at for wasting his time. He definately was not fair and impartial. I was found guilty. I then asked the judge for a change of venue and he laughed at me. I was granted and I went to court in Lane County 4 months later. The wimpy officer never showed up. The ticket was dropped. Ask for a continuance, change of venue, or any way to stall and small municipalities will not waste their time. Good luck.

Comment (7/2003): Seems to me if the allowable speeds were higher people would actually learn to drive and not have as many accidents in the first place. I came over from the UK 7 years ago where the average highway cruising is at 90mph! I am amazed at the poor standard of driving in this country. Deaths on Hwy 99...I never knew of ANY fatal accidents near where I used to live, but I see them all the time here!

Comment (11/2002): I was not speeding but nailed for "Following Too Close" when the guy in front of me slowed down when he saw the cop. Because the cop was arrogant, I flipped him off after he gave me the ticket. He then wrote that in his report in order to deny my right to a fair trial. I also requested the police report before trial and the city is now trying to charge me $11.00 even though the law requires them to provide it as a part of the complaint. I'm fighting them in circuit court and will try to put a stop to their illegal entrapment.

Comment (1/2003): Driving south bound along I-5 (South of 202) - I got a speeding ticket when I tried to takeover a 18-wheeler truck in the fast lane under the heavy rain condition. Speed posted is 65 mph and my speed was 73 mph when overtaking the truck. The officer was using laser gun in the I-5 northbound center area. He wrote 80 mph in the ticket. I am not sure if he was targeting California driver. So, watch out for those out of state drivers! You may get an over-stated speed!

Comment (7/2002): They also like to sit on I-5 both n/b and s/b outside their jurisdiction and catch people.

Comment (7/2002): these guys are also working I-5 interstate outside of Coburg

Comment (7/2002): Also Interstate 5 and the coburg exit

Comment (9/2002): Was nailed I-5 SB at mile marker 201 (so the ticket says). A motorcycle cop was hiding behind a mound of dirt and lasered me. Couldn't see him till I was on top of him.

Comment (5/2003): It seems that some of your readers have been watching to many Dukes of hazarad reruns, Oregon has a concurrent jurisdiction. A police officer can write a ticket any where in the state!

Comment (1/2003): thre is always a patrol officer either in the center just north of coburg, on the coburg overpass with laser or just south of coburg, coming out of eugen hiding behind the freeway overpass. Just remember to do 70 or so from eugene to the brownsville exit and you will be fine.

Comment (2/2003): The Coburg police department has 4 full time police officers in a town of 969 people, they constantly write out tickets for small petty traffic offenses as well as patroll the i-5 corridor which is not even under their jurisdiction. Seeing that other people find this is a problem, i have started an online petition against the Coburg police department, it is at www.petitiononline.com/coburgpo/petition.html

Comment (2/2003): We may only have a 969 resident population, but that number grows to 5,000+ during the workday. Our officers are well trained and exercise a fair amount of discretion. In regards to I-5, which is in Coburg's area of influence, with cutbacks with the state police, someone needs to be slowing traffic down. My family travels this stretch of freeway everyday and are continually passed by vehicles well in excess of 80 mph. Just think, that ticket might just change someones attitude and save a life. I think they are doing a good job.

Comment (3/2003): Your comment about slowing people down is idiotic. It's a freeway in the middle of nowhere- the cops should leave the freeway alone especially since they have no jurisdiction there. Having 4 cops in a town of under 1000 tells me where alot of Coburg's income comes from.

Comment (4/2003): I don't understand you people, the speed limit on any Oregon highway is 65 mph. Not 70 or 80, but 65. Who cares who writes the ticket or who gets the "revenue" if you're speeding. I've researced the funnel that traffic citation funds go through. You know what, most of it ends up going to the state. Not the officer or agency that issues the ticket. If you speed and you get caught, it just wasn't your lucky day. I've had my share of citations, and though upset, they weren't given to me for not doing nothing. I think there are a lot of inmature postings on this entire site. If you get caught, you get caught. I guess the only question I have is; who cares?

Comment (5/2003): As I understand it, a LEO has jurisdiction in any part of the state, so there goes your jurisdiction argument. Also, I believe that a city or incorporated area has jurisdiction over all roads within its area of incorporation. I agree with the last guy who said "you were speeding, you got caught, so who cares". And finally, it's about time people took responsibility for their own actions, especially that majority that seems to have gotten their driver's license as a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.

Comment (5/2003): The police officer that is assigned to traffic control and enforcement is on a federal grant and his area is the city of coburg and the surrounding area . The speed limit on the I-5 freeway is 65mph and tickets are given all day from 73 to 100 mph . The Oregon state police also work this area because of the complains of excessive speed and careless driving . Both agencies have motorcycles and full size cars for enforcement as it is sometimes difficult to catch cars that are driving over 85mph . If you slow down just a little you may not get a ticket and please watch the 55 mph zone on side roads also .

Comment (6/2003): Damn, is oregon a strange state. I going thru comming from nevada and I guess thats the promised land. He 90MPH is no uncommen and even then people get passed all the time.

Comment (7/2003): I5 may well be within their jurisdiction (Coburg) but they routinely and illegally send the accused to the municipal court instead of the county court. They are stealing money from the county to help fill Coburg's treasure chest.

Comment (7/2003): I live just outside of Coburg city limits, but the police dept. has a reciprocal arrangement with Lane County sheriff dept, which has jurisdiction. In my neighborhood, the Coburg police make a once-a-day drivethrough to maintain their agreement. I have appealed to them to control the speeding that occurs on my deadend street but they are too busy collecting revenue on I-5 to provide safety for the local residents. This is actually selective enforcement of the law. When my complaint involved a prominant citizen, the response from the chief was,"I'll talk to him." A year has passed and no results are seen. Also within our community, the police allow 18-wheelers to park on the main street, blocking the bicycle lanes and driveways ( is this unsafe or what?) I asked the chief why vehicles of excessive length are allowed to do this, and his response was that they were spending money at the Coburg Market. Which is more unsafe? Trucks blocking driveways and bicycle lanes while spending money, Prominant citizens speeding in residential neighborhoods while children are playing, or someone doing 80 mph on I-5?

Comment (7/2003): The City of Coburg and the Coburg Municipal Court are breaking Oregon Laws with the speed trap on I-5. The area is outside the Coburg City limits and therefore the Lane County Circuit Court has jurisdiction, not the Coburg Municipal Court (See Oregon Revised Statue ORS 221.339, Jurisdiction of Municipal Court). This is nothing but an illegal money grab by the city of Coburg. They have less than 1000 residents and they are doing this only for the revenue.

Comment (7/2003): The Coburg Police are doing a good job, they should be supported 100%.Over 5000 people work in the area & the intersection & freeway are extremely busy. They should give tickets for drivers breaking the law. They are helping to keep the freeway safe.

Comment (7/2003): Apperently Oregon has no other income other then speeding tickets; go figure. It's a sad fact that people continue to allow the growing abuses. Every day in the Forest Grove/Cornelius area where I drive, new police cars show up. Now they are using completely unmarked black cars with private plates. No doubt the lack of markings promote "public safety".

Comment (7/2003): I was traveling North on I5 in the left lane at a speed of 72mph with my cruise control on. I noticed a car behind me traveling faster so I put on my blinker and switched to the slow lane. Next my laser detector went off. I was pulled over and was cited for going 80mph in a 65mph. I was to appear a month later where I plead not guilty. A trial was set for two months later. I went to court and was met by the worst judge I have ever met. I presented my case, and was yelled at for wasting his time. He definately was not fair and impartial. I was found guilty. I then asked the judge for a change of venue and he laughed at me. I was granted and I went to court in Lane County 4 months later. The wimpy officer never showed up. The ticket was dropped. Ask for a continuance, change of venue, or any way to stall and small municipalities will not waste their time. Good luck.

Comment (7/2003): Seems to me if the allowable speeds were higher people would actually learn to drive and not have as many accidents in the first place. I came over from the UK 7 years ago where the average highway cruising is at 90mph! I am amazed at the poor standard of driving in this country. Deaths on Hwy 99...I never knew of ANY fatal accidents near where I used to live, but I see them all the time here!

Comment (11/2002): I was not speeding but nailed for "Following Too Close" when the guy in front of me slowed down when he saw the cop. Because the cop was arrogant, I flipped him off after he gave me the ticket. He then wrote that in his report in order to deny my right to a fair trial. I also requested the police report before trial and the city is now trying to charge me $11.00 even though the law requires them to provide it as a part of the complaint. I'm fighting them in circuit court and will try to put a stop to their illegal entrapment.

Comment (1/2003): Driving south bound along I-5 (South of 202) - I got a speeding ticket when I tried to takeover a 18-wheeler truck in the fast lane under the heavy rain condition. Speed posted is 65 mph and my speed was 73 mph when overtaking the truck. The officer was using laser gun in the I-5 northbound center area. He wrote 80 mph in the ticket. I am not sure if he was targeting California driver. So, watch out for those out of state drivers! You may get an over-stated speed!

Comment (7/2002): They also like to sit on I-5 both n/b and s/b outside their jurisdiction and catch people.

Comment (7/2002): these guys are also working I-5 interstate outside of Coburg

Comment (7/2002): Also Interstate 5 and the coburg exit

Comment (9/2002): Was nailed I-5 SB at mile marker 201 (so the ticket says). A motorcycle cop was hiding behind a mound of dirt and lasered me. Couldn't see him till I was on top of him.

Comment (5/2003): It seems that some of your readers have been watching to many Dukes of hazarad reruns, Oregon has a concurrent jurisdiction. A police officer can write a ticket any where in the state!

Comment (1/2003): thre is always a patrol officer either in the center just north of coburg, on the coburg overpass with laser or just south of coburg, coming out of eugen hiding behind the freeway overpass. Just remember to do 70 or so from eugene to the brownsville exit and you will be fine.

Comment (2/2003): The Coburg police department has 4 full time police officers in a town of 969 people, they constantly write out tickets for small petty traffic offenses as well as patroll the i-5 corridor which is not even under their jurisdiction. Seeing that other people find this is a problem, i have started an online petition against the Coburg police department, it is at www.petitiononline.com/coburgpo/petition.html

Comment (2/2003): We may only have a 969 resident population, but that number grows to 5,000+ during the workday. Our officers are well trained and exercise a fair amount of discretion. In regards to I-5, which is in Coburg's area of influence, with cutbacks with the state police, someone needs to be slowing traffic down. My family travels this stretch of freeway everyday and are continually passed by vehicles well in excess of 80 mph. Just think, that ticket might just change someones attitude and save a life. I think they are doing a good job.

Comment (3/2003): Your comment about slowing people down is idiotic. It's a freeway in the middle of nowhere- the cops should leave the freeway alone especially since they have no jurisdiction there. Having 4 cops in a town of under 1000 tells me where alot of Coburg's income comes from.

Comment (4/2003): I don't understand you people, the speed limit on any Oregon highway is 65 mph. Not 70 or 80, but 65. Who cares who writes the ticket or who gets the "revenue" if you're speeding. I've researced the funnel that traffic citation funds go through. You know what, most of it ends up going to the state. Not the officer or agency that issues the ticket. If you speed and you get caught, it just wasn't your lucky day. I've had my share of citations, and though upset, they weren't given to me for not doing nothing. I think there are a lot of inmature postings on this entire site. If you get caught, you get caught. I guess the only question I have is; who cares?

Comment (5/2003): As I understand it, a LEO has jurisdiction in any part of the state, so there goes your jurisdiction argument. Also, I believe that a city or incorporated area has jurisdiction over all roads within its area of incorporation. I agree with the last guy who said "you were speeding, you got caught, so who cares". And finally, it's about time people took responsibility for their own actions, especially that majority that seems to have gotten their driver's license as a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.

Comment (5/2003): The police officer that is assigned to traffic control and enforcement is on a federal grant and his area is the city of coburg and the surrounding area . The speed limit on the I-5 freeway is 65mph and tickets are given all day from 73 to 100 mph . The Oregon state police also work this area because of the complains of excessive speed and careless driving . Both agencies have motorcycles and full size cars for enforcement as it is sometimes difficult to catch cars that are driving over 85mph . If you slow down just a little you may not get a ticket and please watch the 55 mph zone on side roads also .

Comment (6/2003): Damn, is oregon a strange state. I going thru comming from nevada and I guess thats the promised land. He 90MPH is no uncommen and even then people get passed all the time.

Comment (7/2003): I5 may well be within their jurisdiction (Coburg) but they routinely and illegally send the accused to the municipal court instead of the county court. They are stealing money from the county to help fill Coburg's treasure chest.

Comment (7/2003): I live just outside of Coburg city limits, but the police dept. has a reciprocal arrangement with Lane County sheriff dept, which has jurisdiction. In my neighborhood, the Coburg police make a once-a-day drivethrough to maintain their agreement. I have appealed to them to control the speeding that occurs on my deadend street but they are too busy collecting revenue on I-5 to provide safety for the local residents. This is actually selective enforcement of the law. When my complaint involved a prominant citizen, the response from the chief was,"I'll talk to him." A year has passed and no results are seen. Also within our community, the police allow 18-wheelers to park on the main street, blocking the bicycle lanes and driveways ( is this unsafe or what?) I asked the chief why vehicles of excessive length are allowed to do this, and his response was that they were spending money at the Coburg Market. Which is more unsafe? Trucks blocking driveways and bicycle lanes while spending money, Prominant citizens speeding in residential neighborhoods while children are playing, or someone doing 80 mph on I-5?

Comment (7/2003): The City of Coburg and the Coburg Municipal Court are breaking Oregon Laws with the speed trap on I-5. The area is outside the Coburg City limits and therefore the Lane County Circuit Court has jurisdiction, not the Coburg Municipal Court (See Oregon Revised Statue ORS 221.339, Jurisdiction of Municipal Court). This is nothing but an illegal money grab by the city of Coburg. They have less than 1000 residents and they are doing this only for the revenue.

Comment (7/2003): The Coburg Police are doing a good job, they should be supported 100%.Over 5000 people work in the area & the intersection & freeway are extremely busy. They should give tickets for drivers breaking the law. They are helping to keep the freeway safe.

Comment (7/2003): Apperently Oregon has no other income other then speeding tickets; go figure. It's a sad fact that people continue to allow the growing abuses. Every day in the Forest Grove/Cornelius area where I drive, new police cars show up. Now they are using completely unmarked black cars with private plates. No doubt the lack of markings promote "public safety".

Comment (7/2003): I was traveling North on I5 in the left lane at a speed of 72mph with my cruise control on. I noticed a car behind me traveling faster so I put on my blinker and switched to the slow lane. Next my laser detector went off. I was pulled over and was cited for going 80mph in a 65mph. I was to appear a month later where I plead not guilty. A trial was set for two months later. I went to court and was met by the worst judge I have ever met. I presented my case, and was yelled at for wasting his time. He definately was not fair and impartial. I was found guilty. I then asked the judge for a change of venue and he laughed at me. I was granted and I went to court in Lane County 4 months later. The wimpy officer never showed up. The ticket was dropped. Ask for a continuance, change of venue, or any way to stall and small municipalities will not waste their time. Good luck.

Comment (7/2003): Seems to me if the allowable speeds were higher people would actually learn to drive and not have as many accidents in the first place. I came over from the UK 7 years ago where the average highway cruising is at 90mph! I am amazed at the poor standard of driving in this country. Deaths on Hwy 99...I never knew of ANY fatal accidents near where I used to live, but I see them all the time here!

Jurisdiction

Coburg, Oregon

Speed Trap Location

Interstate 5

Nearest Reference Point

Exit Number 197

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

8/2006

The city of Coburg Oregon is infamous for making up budget shortfalls on the backs of drivers. BEWARE (At or around the 197 marker just north of beltline rd exit)

Comment (11/2002): I was not speeding but nailed for "Following Too Close" when the guy in front of me slowed down when he saw the cop. Because the cop was arrogant, I flipped him off after he gave me the ticket. He then wrote that in his report in order to deny my right to a fair trial. I also requested the police report before trial and the city is now trying to charge me $11.00 even though the law requires them to provide it as a part of the complaint. I'm fighting them in circuit court and will try to put a stop to their illegal entrapment.

Comment (1/2003): Driving south bound along I-5 (South of 202) - I got a speeding ticket when I tried to takeover a 18-wheeler truck in the fast lane under the heavy rain condition. Speed posted is 65 mph and my speed was 73 mph when overtaking the truck. The officer was using laser gun in the I-5 northbound center area. He wrote 80 mph in the ticket. I am not sure if he was targeting California driver. So, watch out for those out of state drivers! You may get an over-stated speed!

Comment (7/2002): They also like to sit on I-5 both n/b and s/b outside their jurisdiction and catch people.

Comment (7/2002): these guys are also working I-5 interstate outside of Coburg

Comment (7/2002): Also Interstate 5 and the coburg exit

Comment (9/2002): Was nailed I-5 SB at mile marker 201 (so the ticket says). A motorcycle cop was hiding behind a mound of dirt and lasered me. Couldn't see him till I was on top of him.

Comment (5/2003): It seems that some of your readers have been watching to many Dukes of hazarad reruns, Oregon has a concurrent jurisdiction. A police officer can write a ticket any where in the state!

Comment (1/2003): thre is always a patrol officer either in the center just north of coburg, on the coburg overpass with laser or just south of coburg, coming out of eugen hiding behind the freeway overpass. Just remember to do 70 or so from eugene to the brownsville exit and you will be fine.

Comment (2/2003): The Coburg police department has 4 full time police officers in a town of 969 people, they constantly write out tickets for small petty traffic offenses as well as patroll the i-5 corridor which is not even under their jurisdiction. Seeing that other people find this is a problem, i have started an online petition against the Coburg police department, it is at www.petitiononline.com/coburgpo/petition.html

Comment (2/2003): We may only have a 969 resident population, but that number grows to 5,000+ during the workday. Our officers are well trained and exercise a fair amount of discretion. In regards to I-5, which is in Coburg's area of influence, with cutbacks with the state police, someone needs to be slowing traffic down. My family travels this stretch of freeway everyday and are continually passed by vehicles well in excess of 80 mph. Just think, that ticket might just change someones attitude and save a life. I think they are doing a good job.

Comment (3/2003): Your comment about slowing people down is idiotic. It's a freeway in the middle of nowhere- the cops should leave the freeway alone especially since they have no jurisdiction there. Having 4 cops in a town of under 1000 tells me where alot of Coburg's income comes from.

Comment (4/2003): I don't understand you people, the speed limit on any Oregon highway is 65 mph. Not 70 or 80, but 65. Who cares who writes the ticket or who gets the "revenue" if you're speeding. I've researced the funnel that traffic citation funds go through. You know what, most of it ends up going to the state. Not the officer or agency that issues the ticket. If you speed and you get caught, it just wasn't your lucky day. I've had my share of citations, and though upset, they weren't given to me for not doing nothing. I think there are a lot of inmature postings on this entire site. If you get caught, you get caught. I guess the only question I have is; who cares?

Comment (5/2003): As I understand it, a LEO has jurisdiction in any part of the state, so there goes your jurisdiction argument. Also, I believe that a city or incorporated area has jurisdiction over all roads within its area of incorporation. I agree with the last guy who said "you were speeding, you got caught, so who cares". And finally, it's about time people took responsibility for their own actions, especially that majority that seems to have gotten their driver's license as a prize in a box of Cracker Jacks.

Comment (5/2003): The police officer that is assigned to traffic control and enforcement is on a federal grant and his area is the city of coburg and the surrounding area . The speed limit on the I-5 freeway is 65mph and tickets are given all day from 73 to 100 mph . The Oregon state police also work this area because of the complains of excessive speed and careless driving . Both agencies have motorcycles and full size cars for enforcement as it is sometimes difficult to catch cars that are driving over 85mph . If you slow down just a little you may not get a ticket and please watch the 55 mph zone on side roads also .

Comment (6/2003): Damn, is oregon a strange state. I going thru comming from nevada and I guess thats the promised land. He 90MPH is no uncommen and even then people get passed all the time.

Comment (7/2003): I5 may well be within their jurisdiction (Coburg) but they routinely and illegally send the accused to the municipal court instead of the county court. They are stealing money from the county to help fill Coburg's treasure chest.

Comment (7/2003): I live just outside of Coburg city limits, but the police dept. has a reciprocal arrangement with Lane County sheriff dept, which has jurisdiction. In my neighborhood, the Coburg police make a once-a-day drivethrough to maintain their agreement. I have appealed to them to control the speeding that occurs on my deadend street but they are too busy collecting revenue on I-5 t