Beware of These 10 Notorious Speed Traps in Texas

Texas may have one of the fastest speed limits but that doesn't mean you can zoom through town all Willy-nilly. In fact, you might want to pump the breaks in certain areas, or you might be looking at a hefty fine on your hands.

TEXAS SPEED TRAPS

Speed traps are scattered across Texas and there are a few in particular that are notorious for cops steadily pulling over speeding drivers. Areas where speed limits rapidly drop creates a recipe for disaster. Here are some Texas cities that are notorious for speed traps.

1. Houston

• After reviewing the list of speed traps around Houston, our best word of advice is don't speed the entire time you're in Houston. There are over 100 pages of listed speed traps listed in Houston you're better off walking.

2. Calvert

• They are known as a "speed trap town" because of its confusing speed limits while exiting the town. Police officers are known for pulling people over as they accelerate to the next speed limit.

3. Texline

4. Estelline

5. Marfa

6. Menard County

7. Pottsboro

8. Riesel

9. Cameron

10. Huntsville

HONORARY MENTIONS:

1. REFUGIO

   • The first honor mention goes out to Refugio. There always seems to be a police unit ready to write tickets when entering the town.

2. CUERO

   • Coming into Cuero near The Texan, police usually sit on a curve waiting for people who haven't slowed down coming into the small town.

3. EL CAMPO

   • While traveling on 59 be aware that there is likely a police vehicle posted near the DPS office in El Campo. 

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