Coburg, Oregon Speed Traps
Interstate 5 near Mile Marker 199
Local Coburg law enforcement officers will sit on the interstate that runs near the town. Enforcement is usually a motorcycle officer sitting under the overpass at exit 199 but could be located anywhere between m.p. 198 to m.p. 201
Interstate 5 near Coburg
I-5 citations still big part of Coburg funds. The controversial speed patrols have led to two efforts by state legislators to halt Coburg’s practice of raising up to half its annual operating funds by ticketing I-5 drivers. Coburg has the state’s largest per capita police force. In fact, citation revenue is coming in at a rate of about $53,000 per month.
Interstate I 5 near Mile Marker 204
Local police go out to the interstate to gain revenues by targeting interstate travelers. Their cars look like state trooper cruisers.