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Definition of Speed trap
1. Noun. A trap arranged on a roadway for catching speeders.
Definition of Speed trap
1. Noun. A section of a road where speed checks on vehicles are heavily monitored. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Speed Trap
Literary usage of Speed trap
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Corporate Crime in America: Strengthening the "Good Citizen" Corporation edited by Richard P. Conaboy (1998)
"In very simple terms, you might say that the prevailing system was characterized
by "speed trap enforcement" and a "circle the wagons" corporate response. ..."
2. The Horseless Age (1909)
"The Newark Club alleges that Abram D'A. Naar is pursuing the tactics of his son,
and that a speed trap is in operation between Hights- town and Trenton. ..."
3. Jury And The Search For Truth: Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary edited by Orrin G. Hatch (1998)
"93, §§ 751, 732 (Vehicle Code; speed-traps are illegal; DO evidence as to speed
obtained by use of a speed-trap, or by an officer not wearing his uniform ..."
4. Papers, Addresses and Resolutions Before the American Road Congress (1912)
"... issued by a multitude of cities and villages and the activities of the
unscrupulous speed trap operators who were actuated solely by mercenary motives, ..."
5. Beyond the Limits: A Law Enforcement Guide to Speed Enforcement by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"... speed trap Restrictions With Radar/Laser Some States (eg, California, Oregon,
Washington) have legislated limits in how police use radar/laser ..."
6. Landscapes of the Southern Peloponnese by Michael Cullen (2003)
"Keep along the eucalyptus-lined main road, observing the speed limits carefully (speed
trap territory). At the entrance to Neapoli (38km 'At*9M fork right ..."
7. Automobile Blue Book (1917)
"Caution—very strict speed trap In township of Seabrook. Slow down to 12 miles an
hour next 2' ., m. Pass Seabrook PO on left 14.2. 15.9 2.8 Smithtown, NH, ..."
8. Adventure Guide to Germany by Henk Bekker (2005)
"An indecent number of speed trap cameras are also positioned along the B31.
Adding insult to injury, for long stretches the lake is not even visible from ..."
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