Waldo disbands speed trap police force

[MikeV]

The town of Waldo on 301 has disbanded its police force because of a ticket quota scandal. The town has been nationally known as a speed trap area where police had a quota of 12 tickets in a 12 hour shift.

Infamous speed trap town disbands police department - FOX 35 News Orlando (http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/26671596/infamous-speed-trap-town-disbands-police-department)

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/26671596/infamous-speed-trap-town-disbands-police-department

[Bay Kid]

It was never a secret. They had signs before entering town giving warnings. Most small towns earn their money thru speeding tickets, but give no warning. I'll still watch my p's & q's going thru Waldo!

[missypie]

Yes, saw the story on national news. I usually don't speed but this place gave me the creeps driving through.

[njbchbum]

Those speed trap signs are gonna be one expensive collector's item!!!!!

[kittygilchrist]

Yes, saw the story on national news. I usually don't speed but this place gave me the creeps driving through.

Yeah, all the signs give you dread and fear of crazed police.