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ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 20, 2007 10:24:22 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse This topic is for posting where the cops are currently writing speeding tickets. They tend to move around, so we may be able to follow them around somewhat with this. Mention the equipment that they use if you can tell.

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This topic is for posting where the cops are currently writing speeding tickets. They tend to move around, so we may be able to follow them around somewhat with this. Mention the equipment that they use if you can tell.

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ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2010 11:25:18 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I-294 was extremely busy yesterday from O'Hare north. And the state was bringing in lots of money.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2010 2:04:14 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I-294 was busy again on Sunday all day. The favorite locations seem to be by IL-60 and Touhy Ave.
Markel Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,941 Points:253,405 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2010 9:13:48 PM Ignore Markel Report Abuse I passed by there a few minutes before 5:30. Maybe I'm lucky that I get off at Butterfield Rd. ;)
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2010 5:29:34 PM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I-355 NB at Butterfield had a state trooper with a hemi looking to write some of those expensive construction zone tickets a few minutes ago.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2010 12:16:39 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I-294 north of O'Hare was busy all day on Sunday.
deachgo Champion Author Chicago Posts:28,184 Points:3,270,780 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2010 6:44:35 PM Ignore deachgo Report Abuse Hodgkins PD has a new hiding place on LaGrange Rd. They face oncoming traffic while sitting in the "Y" of the Northbound entrance ramp to Northbound I-55!
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,454 Points:1,730,375 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2010 3:05:48 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse I noticed 4 police vehicles this afternoon on 159th St. between Harlem and 108th Ave. After all, Sunday is Orland P.D.'s favorite day to rob from the rich and rob from the poor...
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 1:41:08 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I just saw a Wooddale cop on Thorndale just west of IL-83 in one of their favorite hiding places.
Hunter114 Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,009 Points:493,345 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:45:13 PM Ignore Hunter114 Report Abuse Saw a lot of troopers out on I-294 yesterday. 4th of July weekend is coming up for sure.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2010 4:13:26 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I've seen those "dummy" cruisers, CA_Jones. Other popular locations for them are under the overpass at IL-120 SB (Belvidere Road) and at Wolf Road NB. I'm guessing that they don't do it in the city because they'd come back to find the cruiser stripped.
Long_gone Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,083 Points:170,750 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2010 12:30:57 AM Ignore Long_gone Report Abuse On I-294 the State Police have been known to park retired cruisers 'manned' by dummies loosely dressed as state troopers at strategic but obvious locations. One of these locations was beneath the O'hare Oasis on the southbound side. Some joker put a Dunkin' Donuts box on the roof of the cruiser.
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,454 Points:1,730,375 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2010 12:00:22 AM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse Speed traps in Arizona are not done by the AZ Highway Patrol. They have a plethora of photo enforcement cameras all along the highway... I'll tell ya, no one was going over 65 on the stretch i was on...
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2010 1:17:32 PM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse This morning on I-294 NB just south of 137 there was a state trooper by the turn around. He was really well hidden, blending in with things quite well.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2010 12:56:46 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I-294 remains a hotbed of activity. Though I did see some strange behavior from a state trooper until I noticed that he had a flat tire. [Edited by: ldheinz at 6/21/2010 1:57:19 AM EST]
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 14, 2010 6:03:59 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse The state troopers were certainly out yesterday on I-294 and I-55. No Dodge Hemis, though, just Fords, marked and unmarked.
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,454 Points:1,730,375 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2010 7:54:59 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse Orland Park P.D. had their squad car on 108th Ave. in Crystal Springs today to catch people when they pick up speed going down the hill.
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,454 Points:1,730,375 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2010 10:39:38 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse Orland Hills police have been busy lately on 159th St. They've been parking their Dodge Charger in the center of the road just over the hill east of 91st Ave. trying to catch people unaware.
FlogNut Champion Author Chicago Posts:61,670 Points:1,048,050 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2010 8:30:47 PM Ignore FlogNut Report Abuse Estimates OK for speeding tickets, Ohio Supreme Court rules I guess they can throw out all of the police radar guns in Ohio. As long as a policeman says you were speeding - you're guilty. No need for something silly like.....actual proof of speeding. I guess in Ohio when it comes to speeding you're guilty of speeding until or unless you can somehow prove your innocence.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 28, 2010 9:05:43 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I-294 north of O'Hare was really busy yesterday with state troopers in those Dodge Hemis. Business was good.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 26, 2010 1:20:29 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse There's a significant difference, deachgo. Sometimes the speed limit is too high and you can obey the law and yet be wildly irresponsible, and there are other times where the law is what is irresponsible. Given your profession, I can understand you not thinking much about the latter, but it does happen, and surprisingly often. Hopefully not intentionally.
deachgo Champion Author Chicago Posts:28,184 Points:3,270,780 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: May 25, 2010 11:13:51 PM Ignore deachgo Report Abuse I meant ..to drive responsibly is to obey the speed limit.
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,454 Points:1,730,375 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 25, 2010 9:19:33 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse You can drive responsibly and still get ticketed in areas where the speed limit is intentionally set too low in order to raise revenue.
deachgo Champion Author Chicago Posts:28,184 Points:3,270,780 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: May 24, 2010 9:55:47 PM Ignore deachgo Report Abuse If you drive responsibly... you do not have to worry about speed traps!
MoonUnit Champion Author Chicago Posts:7,155 Points:636,505 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 24, 2010 6:16:24 PM Ignore MoonUnit Report Abuse Traveled south on I57 both ways today and only saw one state trooper at about 6:45 am. Luckily there weren't any on the way home.
Hunter114 Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,009 Points:493,345 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: May 24, 2010 8:18:40 AM Ignore Hunter114 Report Abuse Memorial Day weekend is coming so drivers on I-57 and I-294 beware! [Edited by: Hunter114 at 5/24/2010 9:18:49 AM EST]
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,454 Points:1,730,375 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 23, 2010 8:28:06 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse The cops were out in droves yesterday afternoon on I-57. Patrol cars & motorcycles everywhere.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 18, 2010 9:12:02 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse Be careful if you go to Milwaukee, frontrowjoe33. They actually build speed traps into the roads up there. Nice, concrete pads for the police cars just where you can't easily see them as you come over a rise in the road that doesn't need to be there. They also have cameras that cover the entire interstate network in Milwaukee county. Not just occasionally, but everywhere. Big Brother is watching you in Wisconsin...
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,454 Points:1,730,375 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 17, 2010 11:20:27 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse Now that i'm back in the Land of Lincoln for 3 months, i actually have to start watching out for speed traps again... they don't really have any in Porter County...
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 17, 2010 12:01:59 PM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse The state police were using Dodge Hemi police cars on I-294 yesterday. Business was good...
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:7,538 Points:848,295 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2010 10:08:19 AM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse frj, you should suggest to our Il. state legislature. Put speed cams on all the major construction zones and put minimum speed limit signs up! That way they could get speeders in non-rush hour, and get everyone to pay in rush hour when traffic is stop and go.... Illinois would have a surplus in no time...
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2010 5:06:14 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I have been seeing a funny one. Just west of I-90 and IL-53 there's a building where the tollbooth used to be that was apparently given to the state police to use as an office/rest area. There are patrol cars parked there all the time. Lately one of the "parked" cars has a cop with an active radar unit in it. It's surprisingly effective.
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,454 Points:1,730,375 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2010 3:17:37 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse Connecticut driver arrested for doing 5 mph in a 40 mph zone ...would this be called "anti-speeding"?
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2010 10:39:31 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I've seen that Itasca cop in the Dodge Hemi just east of I-290 on Thorndale watching the light and people from the Elgin-O'Hare who haven't slowed down.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2010 8:14:26 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse Yeah, I guess they won't get to write many speeding tickets on I-290 these days...
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:7,538 Points:848,295 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2010 7:30:09 AM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse yea, they have to congregate where there's no construction, and people usually "take off" when they get clear of it!
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2010 12:14:15 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I-90 west of Woodfield seems to be very busy lately.
deachgo Champion Author Chicago Posts:28,184 Points:3,270,780 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2010 7:48:04 AM Ignore deachgo Report Abuse State troopers are writing more tickets now. (see previous reply) i guess they figure if they write more tickets... they might get to be one of the "chosen ones" to keep their job!
deachgo Champion Author Chicago Posts:28,184 Points:3,270,780 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2010 1:35:09 AM Ignore deachgo Report Abuse Trooper Layoffs A prelude to Chicago covering the expressways again? •The Illinois State Police will lay off more than 460 troopers and close five regional headquarters by this fall, acting State Police director Jonathon Monken said Tuesday. With expected retirements, the layoffs will reduce the number of sworn state troopers by about 600, or 30 percent, Monken said. The force currently has a little over 2,000 troopers. The five offices are those in Litchfield, Carmi, Pecatonica, Macomb and Des Plaines. State Police have 22 offices now. “There will be significant consequences to public safety,” Monken warned. SCC
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2010 4:06:35 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse The state police activity on interstates recently has all been Crown Vics. I haven't seen ANY of those Impalas. I could definitely see a police version of the new Taurus, though. It's big, fast, and reasonably fuel efficient. The seating position is much higher than previous Tauruses, too, giving a better view of the road. It'd make a great police car. With Ford's fancy Sync dashboard these days, I wonder if they could put custom software in the computer in the dashboard and add voice controls for lights, siren, 2-way radio, and even plate lookups. That'd certainly remove a lot of clutter from the front seat. They could even add police only features to the GPS like those center turnarounds on the interstates, giving voice directions for quickest way to the other side of the interstate. Full Disclosure: I was a consultant to Federal Signal Corp. and worked on adding internet connections to police cars.
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,454 Points:1,730,375 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2010 1:03:04 AM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse Ford debuts new Taurus Interceptor to replace classic Crown Victoria Ford's current Crown Victoria Police Interceptor goes out of production at the end of 2011; the new PI model picks up production immediately thereafter and should be arriving on the mean streets in early 2012.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2010 1:34:48 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse The highwaymen had a wolf pack on I-90 west of IL-53 yesterday morning.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2010 10:06:02 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse A favorite speed trap of the Itasca Cops (where they were this morning) is on Thorndale just east of I-290. They have a guy with a Dodge Hemi who watches for both people headed east on the Elgin-O'Hare who haven't realized that the speed limit has just dropped, and people who run the light on the exit from I-290, which is nearly always piled up. This morning I also saw a state trooper on IL-83 just south of Foster SB with a truck pulled over. It's unusual to see the state police there, so I'm curious.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 6:09:36 PM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse Another favorite of the Wooddale cops is IL-83 at the railroad bridge/Irving Park. It's 6 lanes wide and 45 mph but everyone does 55-65 and the cop hides out in the apartment complex parking lot. By the time you can see him it's too late.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2010 3:52:19 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse Yes, lsharpshooter, Wooddale almost always has a local cop watching Irving Park Road just west of IL-83 and east of the railroad tracks. It's rare when there ISN'T a cop there.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2010 11:12:32 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse The state troopers have been busy on interstates lately. On I-290 between IL-83 and I-355 there's a center turnaround that has concrete barriers blocking your view of any car there when you're headed eastbound, and that used to be a very busy place for the police. It seems to be getting popular again. I saw a state trooper there last night, very well disguised. He didn't seem to care about cars going less than 70, or the car next to me would have been pulled over.
1sharpshooter Rookie Author Chicago Posts:15 Points:12,505 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2010 6:11:52 PM Ignore 1sharpshooter Report Abuse watch out for wooddale,IL
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2010 9:30:04 AM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse Yesterday afternoon I was driving on I-290 in Elmhurst where the was a state trooper writing up a ticket. Yesterday evening I was on the ramp from I-355 to I-289 eastbound doing 25 in traffic in the snow when I realized that I had state troopers both in front of me and behind me, with another one 3 cars up. I got a bit paranoid until the end of the ramp when it became obvious that there was a big car-semi collision on westbound I-290 and they were just trying to get to it.
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:7,538 Points:848,295 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2010 5:52:18 PM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse end of month quota's??? and February is a short month.
ldheinz Champion Author Chicago Posts:11,038 Points:1,439,905 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2010 7:35:03 PM Ignore ldheinz Report Abuse I-294 North of O'Hare is rather busy with state troopers today.
frontrowjoe33 Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,454 Points:1,730,375 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2010 12:07:35 PM Ignore frontrowjoe33 Report Abuse Speed Traps are having issues in the UK as well!