Missoula, Montana Speed Traps
Pattee Canyon Road near Higgins Avenue
Leaving Higgins Ave onto Pattee Canyon Rd. the speed limit goes from 30 on Higgins to 25 until reaching the gravel pit where it becomes 35. Police will sit at the two intersections and midway and watch traffic in both directions. Especially on sunny warm days.
3/2008
SW 5th Street near Russell Street
Cop car usually on left, one to two blocks before you reach Russell.
1/2008
Broadway Avenue near Saint Patrick Hospital
Sometimes a cop will park in the Safeway parking lot across from St. Patrick Hospital facing South, catching traffic going either direction going down Broadway.
1/2008
Johnson Street near Franklin School
Cops often park along the side streets facing Franklin School near the start of school and near the end of school. They will be facing the playground, catching speeders going by.
1/2008
Bancroft Avenue near Playfair Park
Driving down Bancroft near Sentinel High School, they sit in the parking lot of the park near the tennis courts. It’s easy to forget that it’s 25 on this entire street since it’s completely straight and wide.
1/2008