CPS Speed Traps

[Peacrust]

Does anyone know how the CPS set up their speed traps? Do they just set up where ever they want in their district or do they have certain spots where they are to set up?

[alloroc]

To answer all of your questions ... yes.

[Aleks]

I saw one on Elbow drive after Glenmore overpass going NB at 6:20 am The only van parked on the side of a quiet road. Not obvious at All.

[Peacrust]

K what i meant was is the location of the speed trap up to an individual officer's discretion? or do they have set locations assigned by some superior??

[alloroc]

Originally posted by Peacrust
K what i meant was is the location of the speed trap up to an individual officer's discretion?

Yes

Originally posted by Peacrust
or do they have set locations assigned by some superior??

Yes

[JoniBoy]

So which is it buddy?

[l/l/rX]

Originally posted by JoniBoy
So which is it buddy?

whats soo hard to comprehend here? Perhaps there's a new trouble spot in the district somewhere, soo a superior tells an officer to go sit there. OR an officer in a district if not told by his superior to go sit somewhere, chooses his own spot.

Use some logic here perhaps?

[masoncgy]

Originally posted by Peacrust
Does anyone know how the CPS set up their speed traps? Do they just set up where ever they want in their district or do they have certain spots where they are to set up?

Originally posted by allroc
To answer all of your questions ... yes.

Originally posted by Peacrust
So which is it buddy?

[JoniBoy]

OK so then the answer would be that it can be both... not yes to both...they were conflicting statements mr. logic boy

[TeamBestBud]

lol 2 nights ago we were driving down 16th Eastbound and saw a speed trap set up Westbound righ after deerfoot at 1:30 in the morning.

[scat19]

Entire thread:

[spikerS]

Originally posted by JoniBoy
OK so then the answer would be that it can be both... not yes to both...they were conflicting statements mr. logic boy

you know, since you can't seem to make an effort, neither will I.

Are you really this fucking stupid, or did you glue your head to your shoulder again Ralph?

[l/l/rX]

Originally posted by JoniBoy
OK so then the answer would be that it can be both... not yes to both...they were conflicting statements mr. logic boy

Sorry I guess I failed to use logic in realising that people can't put 1 and 1 together.

[masoncgy]

Originally posted by TeamBestBud
lol 2 nights ago we were driving down 16th Eastbound and saw a speed trap set up Westbound righ after deerfoot at 1:30 in the morning.

Very common spot... right at the entrance to Midfield trailer park... they bust everyone racing up the hill.

Beddington Blvd... heading EB between Centre St & 4 St NE... they are always sitting at Huntington Road nabbing people.

[2Valve0]

Originally posted by l/l/rX


Sorry I guess I failed to use logic in realising that people can't put 1 and 1 together.

Your an idiot gugli

[JoniBoy]

Originally posted by spikers


you know, since you can't seem to make an effort, neither will I.

Are you really this fucking stupid, or did you glue your head to your shoulder again Ralph?

Calm down buddy, I knew what he meant. I was just asking a retorical question because if he has insight into how the system works he could have offered a little more information about how exactly they decide when and where to set up speed traps.

Personally I would still like to know in more detail how it works, so if any of the officers on this forum care to join in that'd be sweet. (or allroc, if you're capable of saying anything other than "yes")

[dansmith11]

i doubt your gonna have any CPS members telling you how/where they setup speed traps.

its not much of a trap if they tell you how and where its set.

[Xtrema]

If you live in the neighborhood, it's pretty easy to observe all the common trap spots.

[alloroc]

Originally posted by JoniBoy


Calm down buddy, I knew what he meant. I was just asking a retorical question because if he has insight into how the system works he could have offered a little more information about how exactly they decide when and where to set up speed traps.

Personally I would still like to know in more detail how it works, so if any of the officers on this forum care to join in that'd be sweet. (or allroc, if you're capable of saying anything other than "yes&quot

Common sense really.

I can offer this insight. I have only had a couple speeding tickets in over 30 years of somewhat spirited driving and neither was from a speed 'trap' but from mobile units.

.. a blind corner or hilltop - slow down - not only because you may get a ticket but it makes you a safer driver.

If there is a stretch with a lot of parked cars (ogden road for example) there is a good chance there will be a trap somewhere.

Intersections ... slow down again ... safety.

Playground zones School zones - speed here and you are a complete idiot just don't.

End of the month - slow down. Cops deny quotas but I promise you will see more traps at month end.

A nice day after two - three weeks of miserable weather - look out.

There are 'fishing holes' places where cops love to set up and they pretty much follow the rules above.

In the end though speeding really isn't going to get you to where you want to go much faster. Just leave earlier slow down and live longer - the more time you have to get to your destination, the less stress you will be under.

[alloroc]

Also ....

http://www.calgarypolice.ca/sections...tml#photoradar

EFFECTIVE January 01 to January 31 (inclusive)

In response to community needs identified through statistical analysis, collisions, and citizen concerns during the month, Photo Radar will continue to target Deerfoot Trail (north and south), as well as the communities of Varsity, Southwood and Braeside.

Photo Radar will continue to target:

* other high speed high volume roadways
* construction
* school and playground zones

within the city.

The Intersection Safety Cameras will be deployed at 47 of 47 intersections throughout the city, monitoring motorists who fail to stop for red lights. Drive carefully as there is snow in the forecast and roadways can be extremely treacherous due to icy conditions.

and ....
http://www.calgarypolice.ca/sections...redlightcamera

Intersection Safety Camera Locations

The Intersection Safety Camera program consists of more than 40 intersections monitored by cameras throughout the City of Calgary; in a continuing effort to promote safety and awareness in motorists at intersections. The Intersection Safety Cameras will be rotated into intersections that have experienced increases in collisions and violation rates.

Should you require any further clarification please contact Traffic Section, at
403-567-4000.

The fixed Intersection Safety Camera intersections are located at the following locations:

* 001 - Macleod Tr/162nd Avenue S.E.
* 002 - Macleod Trail/12th Avenue S.E.
* 003 - Centre Street/20 Avenue North
* 004 - John Laurie Boulevard/53 Street N.W.
* 005 - 68th Street/16th Avenue N.E.
* 006 - Sarcee Trail/Richmond Road S.W.
* 007 - 4th Street/6th Avenue S.W.
* 008 - 61st Avenue/Barlow Trail S.E.
* 009 - Crowchild Trail/24th Avenue N.W.
* 010 - 11th Avenue/4th Street S.W.
* 011 - 11th Avenue/14th Street S.W.
* 012 - 17th Avenue/44th Street S.E.
* 013 - 14th Street/Heritage Drive S.W.
* 014 - 14th Street/Northmount Drive N.W.
* 015 - 64th Avenue/4th Street N.E.
* 016 - Anderson Road/Acadia Drive S.E.
* 017 - 9th Avenue/11th Street S.W.
* 018 - Barlow Trail/32nd Avenue N.E.
* 019 - 52nd Street /32 Avenue N.E.
* 020 - Bowness Road/Shaganappi Trail N.W.
* 021 - Canyon Meadows Drive/Bowbottom Trail S.E.
* 022 - Southland Drive/Acadia Drive S.E.
* 023 - Fairmount Drive/Southland Drive S.E.
* 024 - Elbow Drive/Southland Drive S.W.
* 025 - Beddington Trail/Centre Street North
* 026 - Falconridge Boulevard/64th Avenue N.E.
* 027 - 1st Street/17th Avenue S.E.
* 028 - McKnight Boulevard/Barlow Trail N.E.
* 029 - Barlow Trail/Centre Avenue East
* 030 - Shaganappi Trail/Northland Drive N.W.
* 031 - Blackfoot Trail/42 Avenue S.E.
* 032 - Memorial Drive/52 Street N.E.
* 033 - 16th Avenue/10 Street N.W.
* 034 - Edmonton Trail/McKnight Boulevard N.E.
* 035 - Memorial Drive/28th Street N.E.
* 036 - Macleod Trail/7th Avenue S.E.
* 037 - Bow Trail/33rd Street S.W.
* 038 - 17th Avenue/33rd Street S.W.
* 039 - Elbow Drive/Heritage Drive S.W.
* 040 - Country Hills Boulevard/Beddington Trail N.W.
* 041 - Glenmore Trail/Barlow Trail S.E.
* 042 - McKnight Boulevard/Falconridge Boulevard N.E.
* 043 - Macleod Trail/25th Avenue S.E.
* 044 - Country Hills Boulevard/14th Street N.W.
* 045 - Deerfoot Trail/16th Avenue N.E.
* 046 - Macleod Trail/Sunvalley Boulevard S.W.
* 047 - Deerfoot Trail/Memorial Drive N.E.

All locations are accurate at the time of publishing but subject to change without notice.