Jurisdiction

Garfield County and Panguitch, Utah

Speed Trap Location

Hwy. 89 in Garfield Co. - South border north through Panguitch

Nearest Reference Point

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GPS Coordinates

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Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

8/2003

same police officer stopped me 2x in 12 hrs. outside city limits south of Panguitch in Garfield Co. Was doing 75 in a 65 zone. Officer said he clocked me at 77. The second time was at 7:50 a.m.-- Sun. morning in the middle of nowhere in Garfield Co. near the Garfield Co./Kane Co. line. Seems like his radar gun went a long way. Also, noticed the previous evening in city of Panguitch, officers in blue vans pulling over anyone and everyone for speeding(?) inside city limits on a Sat. evening. This happened 7/2003, and in Garfield Co. the officer(s) are in a typical WHITE patrol car, whereas within the Panguitch city limits they're pulling motorists over in a navy blue van. Tourists to Bryce Canyon please BEWARE!!!

Comment (8/2003): The vehicle pulling over motorists OUTSIDE the city limits of Panguitch in Garfield Co. is a typical WHITE patrol car. INSIDE the city limits of Panguitch, there is a NAVY BLUE van ticketing motorists.

Comment (10/2003): Definetly watch yourself on Hwy 12 and 89 in and around Panguitch and the Bryce Canyon area. Sherrif also operate in dark blue Tahoe's running KA band radar.

Comment (10/2003): Oct. 7, 2003, about 5 mi. south of Panguitch on hwy. 89, 5:15 p.m. "County Mountie" said he clocked me at 75 in 65 zone. Did not offer to show me the radar, tho I told him I didn't feel I was going 70. He was not very talkative nor courteous. Seriously doubt that I was going 75, but what can you do when travelling 500-600 miles in a day?

Comment (5/2004): Panguitch is a speedtrap. BEWARE while going through the town. Normally they try to catch you in the 30 mile speed limit. Stopped by a blue SUV type police van. Looks like the town is in need of money. Its nothing but, EXTORTION.

Comment (6/2004): Panguitch is certainly a speed trap. I was going north through Panguitch on the 89 and some officer comes out of nowhere claiming I was going 47 in a 35. I and three other witnesses know I wasn't going that fast and the officer couldn't even state how he knew it was my car he clocked. He said he observed me and clocked me but when I asked him if he could prove it was my car he clocked he just said it looked like you were the fastest of the group. Anyway Panguitch is in need of money, because there is no economy there. Got to make money somehow... BEWARE..

Comment (09/2008): Sep 30 2008. I was nailed for alleged 44 in a 35 zone northbound on rt 89 near Panguitch. The officer in a white SUV was polite enough until I thanked him for spoiling my vacation and a spotless driving record, then he became a bit defensive. Clearly a big revenue source.. AVOID Panguitch and its merchants by using I-15 as bypass. Good food at Joy\'s Cafe but not worth the extra $82 for a minor speed violation.

Comment (10/2008): If you are traveling to Bryce Canyon, do NOT pass through the small town of Panguitch on Rt. 89 as it is a notorious speed trap. Bypass on Interstate 15

Comment (10/2008): Attn: Bryce Canyon visitors. Do NOT stop in Panguitch, Utah for food or lodging. They reweard unsuspecting visitors with speed citations on Rt. 89. Use I-15 as a faster (and less expensive) route.

Comment (10/2008): If you are visiting Bryce Canyon, Utah, avoid the small town of Panguitch in Garfield County along state route 89. Although the town has some interesting food and lodging, it is a notorious speed trap guaranteed to spoil your holiday. Use Interstate 15 instead and exit at Cedar City.

Comment (10/2008): While in search of food and lodging during my return from the Bryce Canyon area, I had the misfortune of driving Utah Rt. 89 thru the small town of Panguitch. I\'m confident my speed was never more than a couple miles over the posted limit, but a deputy in a white SUV disagreed. My visit cost me an unexpected $82. I urge travelers to avoid this revenue trap by keeping to the interstate.