In a proactive effort to improve roadway safety and support concerned residents, the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office is putting the brakes on speeding with a targeted traffic enforcement initiative: the Speed Trailer Program. This tool is designed not only to slow drivers down, but also to protect families and foster safer streets across the Precinct 5 region.

Traffic enforcement is a priority for law enforcement, but it’s also one of the most common concerns reported by community members. Whether it’s speeding through neighborhoods, school zones, or down busy thoroughfares, residents have made it clear that dangerous driving is an issue that demands attention.

That’s where the speed trailer comes in.

The Precinct 5 Speed Trailer is a mobile radar unit that displays a vehicle's speed in real-time, reminding drivers to obey posted speed limits. Deployed for one week at a time during daylight and early evening hours, the trailer serves as both a deterrent and a data-collection tool. And it doesn’t stop there—after the trailer is removed, Precinct 5 motorcycle units often follow up with active enforcement in the area to ensure the message sticks.

This program is especially helpful in neighborhoods or school zones where children, pedestrians, and cyclists are at higher risk. According to national statistics, speeding is a contributing factor in one out of every three traffic fatalities in the U.S. In Texas alone, speeding drivers are responsible for thousands of crashes annually, many of them involving young drivers. The economic toll is steep as well—over $40 million per year in speed-related accident costs nationwide.

As Precinct 5 officials put it, "When someone asks if we have more important things to do than stop speeders, the answer is simple: No. Speeding drivers are extremely dangerous and are one of the most common causes for Texas car accidents. If drivers would slow down and obey the speed limits, many lives would be saved."

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How to Request a Speed Trailer in Your Community

Precinct 5 residents are encouraged to report traffic concerns—whether it’s chronic speeding on a residential street, a cut-through route that drivers use to avoid traffic lights, or a particularly hazardous intersection.

Criteria for Speed Trailer Placement

• Must be within Precinct 5 boundaries.
• Priority is given to contracted patrol areas and surrounding streets.
• Trailer cannot be placed on highways, feeder roads, curves, private property, or anywhere obstructed from view for 300 feet.
• It also cannot be placed in moving traffic lanes or any spot that could cause a hazard.

To reuest a speed trailer or report a traffic concern in your area, reach out directly to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office. Their team will review the location and determine eligibility based on the outlined criteria.

Contact Harris County Constable Precinct 5

If speeding is an issue in your community—whether in your neighborhood or on nearby roadways—you can contact the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office to voice your concerns or to request a speed trailer evaluation.

• Website: constablepct5.com

• Phone: 281-463-6666

• General Inquiries: Use the online forms available on their website to report non-emergency issues, or get in touch with your local patrol division.

Community members are the eyes and ears of neighborhood safety. Programs like the Precinct 5 Speed Trailer initiative work best when residents stay involved and speak up. By working together, [COMMUNITY_NAME] can keep streets safe, slow speeds down, and protect what matters most—our neighbors, children, and families.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.