speed trap

Frequency: 6.77.0 per million words

a place where police hide to catch drivers who are speeding

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Examples (20)

  • Drivers should be aware of the speed trap on this highway.
  • Slow down—there are speed traps along this stretch of road.
  • The police often set up a speed trap near the school zone.
  • The police often set up speed traps on quiet roads.
  • I got a ticket because I didn't see the speed trap.
  • I got a ticket because I didn't notice the hidden speed trap.
  • Many motorists complain about the frequent speed traps in the area.
  • Drivers should be aware of speed traps in residential areas.
  • He warned me about a hidden speed trap just around the bend.
  • My friend warned me about a new speed trap on the highway.
  • The new road has become a notorious speed trap for unsuspecting drivers.
  • The local council installed a speed trap to deter fast drivers.
  • The local authorities installed a new camera as part of a speed trap initiative.
  • Many motorists complain about the unfair placement of speed traps.
  • Avoiding speed traps is easier if you follow the speed limit.
  • Have you ever been caught in a speed trap?
  • Is that an actual speed trap or just a parked police car?
  • He narrowly avoided a speed trap thanks to his radar detector.
  • The village council discussed ways to deter speeding without relying solely on speed traps.
  • The town decided to remove the controversial speed trap after public outcry.