June 2, 2004
A word of warning
The Summer Driving Season is upon us, and I have noticed that with it comes Summer Ticket Season, with speed traps popping up all over the area. Here are some of of the worst:
- Glebe Rd. just south of Chain Bridge in Arlington, where the road widens to two lanes in each direction but the speed limit is still 25.
- Canal Rd., NW., just southeast of Arizona Avenue
- 0-100 Blocks of Michigan Ave. NE (automated)
- Connecticut Ave., between Chevy Chase Cir. and Bradley La. in Bethesda
- VA-110, between Memorial Bridge and I-395. Sure, it's not speeders those dozens of cop cars and Humvees are looking for, but still.
- All of I-270. Seriously.
- I-95, between 695 and 395 in Baltimore, especially just north of 695 where the speed limit is reduced to 55.
Feel free to post any other speed traps you know of here.
Posted by rj3 at June 2, 2004 1:45 PM
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There's a website that lists them, but I'm too lazy to google. Also, the DC government has a list of all cameras (as is required of the...not just cuz they're stupid).
Posted by: Michael at June 2, 2004 5:55 PM
Yeah, but those VA bastards will get you every time.
Posted by: Randolph at June 3, 2004 9:04 AM
Everyday, 395 between the NY Ave entry way and the first exit on Mass Ave has an unmarked DC radar operator is there to record the speed using photo radar.
People drive 45 until they pass the car, then accelerate up to 55 or 60 before they merge into 395 heading onto the 14th St. bridge.
Also, there's a camera at the intersection of NY Ave and 395 that always gets people as they hurry to make that left.
Posted by: Chris at June 3, 2004 10:10 AM