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Speedtrap

Posted a new listing to Speedtrap.org.

City: Clarkson Valley
Location: Clarkson Road / MO 340
Time of Day: Any time of day
Level of Enforcement: High
Type of Enforcement: Radar

Date: 10/2002

The two mile long strech of MO 340, aka Clarkson Road, from Kehrs Mill Road
in Chesterfield on the north side of Clarkson Valley to Clayton Road in Ellisville
on the south side of Clarkson Valley. Clarkson Road is four lanes plus generous
shoulders and a two-way left turn lane. It's posted at 45 mph in Chesterfield
and 40 mph in Clarkson Valley. Clarkson Valley residents are concerned about
traffic noise, and low speeds reduce noise. And as the surrounding area becomes
more developed, there is a desire to divert north-south traffic out of Clarkson Valley
and into neighboring towns. Enforcement is typically by in-car radar from moving
cars or cars parked on the shoulder or up sidestreet, from behind luscious trees.

Police cars are typically white Ford Crown Victorias or new Chevrolet Impalas with no lights
on the roof. At least one car is marked as Ballwin City police. (Ballwin is a nearby
city, they might share police equipment and staff). Morning rush hour 7-10 am they
run speed traps at least two days per week, and at other random times of day until
at least 9pm.

Posted by dc at October 4, 2002 07:16 AM