La Ward, Texas Speed Traps
State Highway 172 N near FM Rd 616
The speed limit in this spot drops from 70mph to 45 mph in only a few feet. It is not well marked and the police officers work directly for the city council. Understand the strong enforcement?
State Route 172 near North Side of Town Speed Zone Change
City police car hidden near speed zone change on north side of the small town of La Ward, Tx on Hwy 172 that runs north/south between Ganado, Tx on Hwy 59 to the north and Hwy 35 that runs along the Texas coast from Palacios to Port Lavaca on the south. Officer claimed to have used radar to determine speed. Doubtful. Valentine One detector never alerted on any radar or laser band anywhere in the town. Officer insisted on ticketing the next higher violation category by one mph.