speed trap

Example Sentences

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Decisive evidence came from a grainy black-and-white photo taken by a German speed trap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

Joined by his "proud but also slightly bemused" partner Emilie, Dylan completed two runs through a speed trap on the 100m course in the machine that's part wheelbarrow, part scrap scooter.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2024

As far back as 1968, the town had a reputation as a speed trap, according to news accounts of the day.

From Washington Times • Nov. 11, 2018

The camera is not a speed trap, said Capt. Tom Didone, director of the Montgomery County traffic division, adding that drivers should simply slow down in the 30 mph zone.

From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2015

But she was afraid to accelerate for fear of running into a speed trap.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols