Jurisdiction

Bristol, Virginia

Speed Trap Location

Old Airport Rd. Right Off of Exit 7 of I-81

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

AM Rush Hour

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

12/2002

a Local Bristol City Police Officer Sits in a Parking Lot Just Past Sonic, Its a Semi Blind Curb, The next thing you see is 2 Parking Lights and then, You Guessed it, Pretty Shiney Blue and Red Lights Behind ya if you aren't going 35 MPH Or Below

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Jurisdiction

Bristol, Virginia

Speed Trap Location

Bonham Rd. Boise Parking Lot (Just off of Old Airport Rd Off of Exit 7)

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

12/2002

Its Probably the Same Officer but if you keep your Eyes Ahead (Not Looking for the other Speed Trap on the Same Road), You'll see him Quite Clearly Before he has time to Zap you ... Thank God Again for Undetectable Radar Detectors

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Jurisdiction

Bristol, Virginia

Speed Trap Location

Randall Street Expressway

Nearest Reference Point

Mary Street

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Late night

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

6/2004

A Bristol Virginia cruiser is usually sitting in a vacant lot on the west side of Randall Street Expressway about two blocks north of the Mary Street intersection. I've only seen him after 9pm.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Jurisdiction

Bristol, Virginia

Speed Trap Location

East Valley Drive

Nearest Reference Point

Ball Park Parking Lot

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

6/2004

One of the Bristol Virginia Police Dept. hide-aways is in the ball park parking lot beside the Quik Stop on E.Valley Dr. As you go over the only hill, there is a parking lot on your right and they sit back in there with there lights off. The speed limit through that area is 35MPH. Anything over 38MPH and you loose. Thats generous for Bristol too!

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Jurisdiction

Bristol, Virginia

Speed Trap Location

Interstate I 81

Nearest Reference Point

Interstate

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Mid-day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

11/2005

Both state police and county hiding in median.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Jurisdiction

Bristol, Virginia

Speed Trap Location

11 E. US Highway

Nearest Reference Point

Belvin's Tire and Recapping Landmark

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

1/2006

The BVPD will sit and hide backing towards the trees in a small gravel lot adjacent to the Rental place. The catch people going over the speed limit heading north or south bound. Regardless of speed, "officers of the law" in either side of this dual town will hide out strike. Be careful and keep an eye out in VA radar detectors are illegal. Wyat Erpe is out in full force in Bristol VA and TN

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Jurisdiction

Bristol, Virginia

Speed Trap Location

Interstate I-81

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

2/2006

Watch out for the Black Camaro with dark tinted windows. The car has dual antenna radar. Radar is worked in the city and on interstate with this car.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Jurisdiction

Bristol, Virginia

Speed Trap Location

Island Road

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

2/2006

There is a strip of Island road in Va. that is 25 mph. They are setting back off the road pretty often. its about a mile after you turn off of Gate City Highway onto Island Rd.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Jurisdiction

Bristol, Virginia

Speed Trap Location

Old Airport Road

Nearest Reference Point

Bonham Road

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

2/2006

Coming up Old Airport Road from Exit 7, towards Bonham road, you'll pass the Sonic restaurant on your left. As you go through the curve past Sonic, the Bristol PD will run radar about half a mile up the road on the left. The speed limit is 35MPH, but I get away with 40MPH all the time. Much faster than that & they'll probably get you. I see them out all times of day, but heaviest during AM/PM rush hours.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Jurisdiction

Bristol, Virginia

Speed Trap Location

Old Airport Road

Nearest Reference Point

Bonham Road

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

AM Rush Hour

Level of Enforcement

Some

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

2/2006

At the intersection of Old Airport Rd & Bonham Rd is a soccer field. As you turn up Old Airport Rd, towards King Mill Pike, the Bristol PD likes to sit in the gravel parking lot of the soccer field. They're usually hidden by the pine trees around the lot, so you don't see them 'till you're past. The posted speed limit is 35MPH, but 40MPH seems fine. They mainly run radar here in the mornings.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.

Comment (7/2003): While my experiences with the Bristol police have generally been excellent (they're mostly a bunch of really nice guys), I'm curious as to why they bother with speed traps (the one mentioned is only one of several). I would much prefer to have my tax dollars go towards reducing the crime in my neighborhood rather then paying somebody to sit parked in the dark somewhere with a radar gun. If that's all they do then maybe we have too many police and it's time to let some go and reduce taxes.Generally, everybody in Bristol drives like they're practicing for their funeral procession anyway.