Heads up Rowlett. Motorcycle officers are running speed enforcement on Dalrock Rd near Coyle Middle School and the Rowlett Elementary zone. They were there this morning from 7:15 to 8:30 AM and I saw at least five cars pulled over.
The specifics:
- Location: Dalrock Rd between Liberty Grove Rd and the Schrade Blvd intersection
- Active school zone: 20 MPH limit when lights are flashing (approximately 7:00-8:15 AM and 3:00-4:00 PM)
- Officers positioned just past the school zone sign heading southbound, using radar
- The normal speed limit on Dalrock is 40 MPH so the drop to 20 catches people who are not paying attention
Why they are cracking down:
- There was a near-miss incident with a student in the crosswalk last month. A parent reported that a car blew through the school zone at what appeared to be 35+ MPH while kids were crossing.
- The Coyle Middle School PTA formally requested increased enforcement from Rowlett PD.
- School zone speeding tickets in Texas start at $200 and can go up to $500+ with court costs. Double fine zone.
My take: This is one speed trap I actually support. The Dalrock school zone is legitimately dangerous. The road is wide, the speed limit drops 20 MPH in a short stretch, and kids are crossing. Slow down through there.
Other known enforcement spots in Rowlett:
- Lakeview Pkwy near the curve between Chiesa and Miller — officers frequently run radar from the gas station parking lot
- Main St near City Hall — occasional enforcement, especially on weekends
- Chiesa Rd near Community Park — the 30 MPH zone is enforced more strictly than you would expect
Drive safe out there. The $300 ticket is not worth the 45 seconds you save.
My son crosses Dalrock every morning to get to Coyle. The amount of people on their phones blowing through at 40 MPH is terrifying. Thank you Rowlett PD for enforcing this.