We were driving along Hwy 80 from Benson to Bisbee. The speed limit was 65. Right after the Bisbee City Limits sign we saw the speed limit for 45. We hit our brakes and saw a police officer parked just on the other side. So just wanted to warn others who might night have quite the reflexes my driver had!
And btw this is not to throw out on Bisbee - we had a lovely stay and will be back. Just something that surprised us.
You undoubtedly missed the sign that said "Speed Reduced Ahead". People really do need to be very aware as they approach towns and cities on country roads.
Everyone needs to be aware, the speed limits change several times between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. As high as 65 as low as 45 with everything in between.
Welcome to the forums Jessla! Maybe you could tell us where those speed traps are located?
There are no speed traps. There are sections that are populated where the speed limit decreases, it again decreases as you go across the San Pedro River, again as you approach the junction of AZ 90 / AZ 80, and again going through hilly and populated areas along 80 and again when arriving at Bisbee.
It amazes me how "some" people believe it is a speed trap any time the speed limit decreases.
Edited: 06 August 2014, 21:16The speed limit goes from 65 mph. to 45 as you're coming into town and it's obvious you're coming into Bisbee as you can see buildings and businesses, so you shouldn't be caught off guard. Secondly, you weren't pulled over, so your warning makes no sense! Bisbee is my town and honestly I've blown past Cochise County Sheriffs deputies several times and not been pulled over. Bisbee may be a lot of things, but a speed trap is not one of them.
The speed limit actually drops to 55 before you enter the mountains when using highway 80. It then drops to 45 at the end of the passing before the tunnel. City limit sign is 1 mile later.
Edited: 16 January 2015, 04:03I had hoped that this thread would die quietly.
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