Lacey, Washington Speed Traps
I-5 Milepost 107 North through Tacoma
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has been using laser speed traps along the I-5 corridor between Lacey and Tacoma for about 6 months now. The WSP has acquired a number of BMW bikes and they constantly lurk behind bridge abutments, just over the crests of hills, or at the end of on-ramps. These bikes are very hard to spot as they are black, look more like race bikes and the Troopers use a full-face all-black or white helmet and full leather riding gear. There are a few cars mixed in with the bikes and they typically are unmarked Dodge Intrepids, Chevy Tahoe’s, a Grand Am and Crown Vic’s in various colors. While the I-5 posted speed is 60 in this area, most traffic is running up to about 5-7 over. The WSP is looking for those doing 10+ over the limit and the unmarked cars look for the "road rage" drivers who are tailgating and swerving across all lanes while doing 10-15 over the limit. There are usually no warning tickets given, you get hit for the speed as displayed on the gun.
Martin Rd. between I-5 and Carpenter Rd.
The officers have several spots that they ‘camp’ along the road.
– Right next to the Taco Bell is a utility substation of some kind and they sit in the driveway there.
– Just after the woods as you are driving toward Carpenter is a little unpaved road.
– Just beyond that in the DSHS driveway.
I-5 north of Martin Way, south of Nisqually
The "traps" are below the bridges in the above area and one is just north of Martin Way, they will get you going either way, there are a few bushes that they take advantage of. Your probably going to be speeding up going north out of town or still going a bit fast after coming up the hill from Nisqually into town. You can watch for brake lights of those unfortunate to be in front of you in either direction.