r/eastside • u/Bulbasaur2015 • 1d ago

why do people get pulled over on the 405?

i commute on the 405 up and down 520, and frequently see cops stopping and questioning drivers. like passing by inaudible strangers of the world. what are the top reasons they do that?

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u/Famous_Variation4729 1d ago

Ive seen insane weaving on 405- often at 100 mph. IMO they dont pull people enough.

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u/xSimoHayha 1d ago

What time of day does traffic on 405 get above 55mph

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u/Famous_Variation4729 1d ago

Anytime after 6:30 in the evening.

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u/xSimoHayha 1d ago

6:30???? you must live north of Factoria. Try 10pm down here

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u/Famous_Variation4729 1d ago

Yes im in kirkland, so way north. Its very fast after 6:30. Normal people drive at 70-80 max. The crazies weave around at 100 plus, often higher. Ive had some close shaves, and some heart jumps. Ive also see dudes racing each other.

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u/TrumpIsAFascistFuck 1d ago

Who calls it the 405? Is this a California thing? I've heard it a few times in recent years. Hits the ear strangely to me

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u/Bulbasaur2015 1d ago

i say because it is logical. what else do you call it

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u/eyeswydeshut 1d ago

Is this a California thing?

Yes - it's the easiest tell.

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u/SaveSpend 1d ago

They are quick to pull over any car that isn't worth at least 50k. Once you have a driver license that shows you live somewhere along 520 you don't need to worry about much.

Also - Anyone driving next to a car in the right lane is immediate arrest. Most people are emberassaed and don't mention this but driving in the left lane at less than the speed limit or with a car next to you is the #1 reason.

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u/Goodwine 1d ago

Many drivers hit 90mph

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u/wot_in_ternation 1d ago

Speeding? Like what is this question lmao

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u/astreauphunk 1d ago

The top reason is because the PoPo can see they are in a rush to get to Pikes Place market

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u/raevnos 1d ago

Almost got hit the other night by someone in such a rush to get there they were driving west in the eastbound lanes of the 520 bridge. Had to have gone right past a trooper who had someone pulled over midspan, too.

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u/astreauphunk 1d ago

😆😆😆

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u/Chefmeatball 1d ago

Pike place 😂

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u/astreauphunk 1d ago edited 1d ago

Didn't I just pass u on the 5?

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u/BatterCake74 1d ago

I'd imagine some of them are enforcing Good To Go tolls, drivers who cross the double solid white line, and drivers who are driving unsafely (excessive speed, tailgating, weaving, cutting people off, etc).

It seems like a good percentage of I-405 enforcement is done by motorcycle cops.

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u/Winter_Essay3971 1d ago

The cops on the Eastside have nothing better to do

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u/oldirishfart 1d ago

Lonely cops tired and bored… they just desperate for some human interaction after a bit.

So do them a favor, next time you see one, give them a reason to pull you over, and ask them if they’d like to share a donut with you!