Looking For Utah Speed Traps? Google Won’t Help

I am as old school as old school gets. I still carry a small amount of cash with me. I still pay some bills with checks. There's no video monitor in the car I drive on a daily basis, and I will still on occasion pop in a CD(!) to listen to on the road. And when planning a trip, I usually look at routes to the destination before getting into the car. That being said, that doesn't mean that I don't take advantage of technology while I travel.

I find using Google Maps is very helpful to keep me informed and updated on travel conditions to be a very useful tool.

One of the app’s standout features is its ability to locate points of interest. Searching for “restaurants near me” or “gas stations along route” brings up curated options with reviews, ratings, and hours of operation. You can even preview menus or check gas prices, making spontaneous stops more rewarding.

Google Maps also promotes discovery. The Explore feature highlights local attractions, scenic viewpoints, and must-see destinations along your route. Adding these stops creates a richer travel experience, turning your road trip into an opportunity to immerse yourself in new places.

The app’s real-time navigation is equally invaluable. Turn-by-turn directions ensure you won’t miss critical exits or landmarks, even in unfamiliar territory. If you make a wrong turn or need to detour for an unexpected stop, Google Maps recalibrates instantly, so you’re never truly lost.

Google Maps simplifies route planning. By entering your starting point and destination, the app provides multiple route options, complete with estimated travel times and live traffic updates. Avoiding construction zones or rush-hour gridlock becomes easy, helping you reach your next destination faster and with less stress.

There's also one more handy feature on the Google Maps app that I'm sure interested many traveling on the highways, that's the warning of “speed trap.”

But, according to Android Authority, that warning has now disappeared. Google apparently would take information of where there was a gathering of law enforcement on the highways and translate that to the speed trap warning. But, because law enforcement officer might be on the highways for a purpose other than catching speeders, Google decided to make a change. Now, wherever the police are instead of issuing a speed trap warning, Google Maps will just indicate “police.”

But, if you're going into an area where a police presence is indicated, wouldn't slowing do to the speed limit be a good idea anyway?

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So sorry, Utah travelers, no more speed trap warnings for you! Of course, some old schoolers might still have radar guns in their vehicles, but I wouldn't know anything about that....