Speeder roundup: Police hit West Seattle’s Highland Park Way

Results of yet another speeder roundup are on the Seattle Police SPD Blotter this morning – and the Saturday roundup is of note for two reasons: First, it’s not just West Seattle. Second, in West Seattle, the patrols included Highland Park Way, which some WSB commenters have suggested needs attention – details ahead:

Highland Park Way SW – 30 mph zone
1 at 53 mph
1 at 52 mph
2 at 51 mph
1 at 50 mph
3 at 49 mph
4 at 48 mph
5 at 47 mph
5 at 46 mph
11 at 45 mph
1 Suspended Drivers License – 3rd Degree
7 No Proof of Insurance
2 No Seat Belt

Other nearby areas mentioned include Admiral Way, the West Seattle Bridge, and Highway 99. Top speed mentioned from anywhere on the list was on Airport Way South – 107 mph in a 45 mph zone.

coffee May 1, 2011 (11:24 am)

what 107 MPH?????

WSB May 1, 2011 (11:28 am)

Click through to the SPD Blotter link – which has citation lists from multiple locations, including that one. – TR

Rachel May 1, 2011 (11:39 am)

I gotta say… the posted speed limit feels WAY too slow for me. 35, maybe. 30 is so hard to maintain on that hill.

Dizzle May 1, 2011 (1:08 pm)

Wah Wah! 30 is too slow…I drive HP Way & Admiral almost everyday and have no issues maintaining 30 MPH. It’s not that hard, just stop texting, drinking your oversized high-calorie coffee drink and actually pay attention to the driving part! It’s amazing what a wee bit of personal resposibility will do!

lost coyote May 1, 2011 (2:01 pm)

107mph? that will get the judges attention.

brn2bm May 1, 2011 (2:14 pm)

Thanks for the plug for personal responsibility, I agree with that part. My complaint is with the 30mph limit on arterials with no cross streets like Admiral and Highland Park. Way too slow when these streets are very close to limited access. Why is it safe to drive at 35mph on Fauntleroy or 35th with cross streets, bus stops, residences, businesses, and playfields?

coffee May 1, 2011 (2:15 pm)

Dizzle, you hit the nail on the head!

slappy May 1, 2011 (3:45 pm)

Admiral and Highland Park have side streets and homes on both hills. Changing the speed limit to 35 on both hills would not stop idiots from driving 50+ mph.

Pv May 2, 2011 (5:36 am)

How many miles per hour over the posted speed limit is considered reckless driving where they impound your car and take to jail? I thought it was anything over 30+. These excessive speeders are putting the public at risk, They need to be put in jail, go to court and have their licenses suspended.

Paul May 2, 2011 (4:16 pm)

speaking on admiral hill, what bothers me more than the speeders are the jerkos that stop to hold up traffic so they can turn and cross the double lines to get in their driveways