Motorists may feel out-powered, with police able to use GPS and radar and the latest new devices to catch speeders. However, a new application might give the motorist a chance to skirt law enforcement. Trapster alerts customers to upcoming dangers in the road, such as speed traps. Trapster and CNBC have put together a list of locations that have the most speed traps.
Tickets given all the time
According to the report, U.S. law enforcement officers hand out about 100,000 tickets daily. The ensuing fines add up to approximately $6 billion annually.
Trapster is an online community of 15 million drivers who report driving hazards and the presence of law enforcement in their local communities to be able to help other motorists.
California and New York cities on top
New York City is at the top of the list, which is no surprise considering there are so many red-light cameras, law enforcement officials around and driving challenges around there. LA, California is the second on the list, which makes sense since it is a similar environment.
Two in Texas
Texas is known for not fooling around with regards to law enforcement. That rules applies to the state's highways as well, apparently. It is the only state whose locations appear twice on the list. Houston earned the No. 3 spot for speed traps in the country. Austin came in at No. 10.
Vegas and the nation's capital
Due to the belief that Las Vegas is ongoing 24 hours a day, it made number 4. The fifth spot went to Washington, DC. There are 349 red-light cameras in the city, according to AOL Auto:
"(It's) pretty hard to speed in one of the most congested cities in America, but rushing through yellow lights that turn red before you get across the intersection is a big source of city revenue."
Last areas pointed out
Rounding out the list were St. Louis, Mo. at No. 6; Orlando, Fla. at No. 7; Chicago, Ill. came in at No. 8 and Colorado Springs, Colo., took the No. 9 slot.
Trapster legality
Some might question the legality of Trapster using its online presence to warn drivers of a law enforcement presence. A recent news report in Ottumwa, Iowa - in which local law enforcement was asked it if was illegal to warn other drivers of an imminent speed trap by flashing vehicle lights - could shed some light.
A lot of interpretation might be required with the response from Ottumwa Police Sergeant Kevin Ward.
"It could depend on what their intentions are, if they know that they're trying to do something that would interfere with what the officer is doing, they could. But once again, it's proving what their intent is."
Right now, the issue has not been taken to court. Until it has been, you are able to go to speedtrap.org to find speed traps in your area.
Tickets given all the time
According to the report, U.S. law enforcement officers hand out about 100,000 tickets daily. The ensuing fines add up to approximately $6 billion annually.
Trapster is an online community of 15 million drivers who report driving hazards and the presence of law enforcement in their local communities to be able to help other motorists.
California and New York cities on top
New York City is at the top of the list, which is no surprise considering there are so many red-light cameras, law enforcement officials around and driving challenges around there. LA, California is the second on the list, which makes sense since it is a similar environment.
Two in Texas
Texas is known for not fooling around with regards to law enforcement. That rules applies to the state's highways as well, apparently. It is the only state whose locations appear twice on the list. Houston earned the No. 3 spot for speed traps in the country. Austin came in at No. 10.
Vegas and the nation's capital
Due to the belief that Las Vegas is ongoing 24 hours a day, it made number 4. The fifth spot went to Washington, DC. There are 349 red-light cameras in the city, according to AOL Auto:
"(It's) pretty hard to speed in one of the most congested cities in America, but rushing through yellow lights that turn red before you get across the intersection is a big source of city revenue."
Last areas pointed out
Rounding out the list were St. Louis, Mo. at No. 6; Orlando, Fla. at No. 7; Chicago, Ill. came in at No. 8 and Colorado Springs, Colo., took the No. 9 slot.
Trapster legality
Some might question the legality of Trapster using its online presence to warn drivers of a law enforcement presence. A recent news report in Ottumwa, Iowa - in which local law enforcement was asked it if was illegal to warn other drivers of an imminent speed trap by flashing vehicle lights - could shed some light.
A lot of interpretation might be required with the response from Ottumwa Police Sergeant Kevin Ward.
"It could depend on what their intentions are, if they know that they're trying to do something that would interfere with what the officer is doing, they could. But once again, it's proving what their intent is."
Right now, the issue has not been taken to court. Until it has been, you are able to go to speedtrap.org to find speed traps in your area.
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