After a year-long attempt to save its ability to issue speeding tickets, the notorious speed trap town of Damascus, Arkansas, has officially been declared a scofflaw. Circuit Court Judge Chris Carnahan last week struck down the legal challenge Damascus mayor L.B. Pavatt mounted in the hopes of restoring the town of 379’s most important source of revenue.
“The plaintiffs, by clear and convincing evidence, are found to be in violation of the Arkansas speed trap law,” Judge Carnahan ruled. “The declaratory relief prayed for by plaintiffs hereby is denied, and this matter is dismissed with prejudice.” Continue reading “Arkansas Town Banned From Issuing Speeding Tickets”




