If you're in the bus lane you better be in a bus; ADRT nabs 51 lane violators on the West Seattle Bridge
Sat, 06/11/2011
From the Seattle Police Blotter:
On June 9 and 10th the Aggressive Driver Response Team (ADRT) conducted a “Bus Only” lane emphasis patrol on the West Seattle Bridge at the request of West Seattle residents.
Many motorists honked and waved at the officers or gave the officers the “thumbs up” as they were conducting their enforcement operation.
The following tickets were issued during the emphasis on the West Seattle Bridge:
Bus Only Lane violations – 51
No Valid Driver’s License – 3
Suspended Driver’s License – 2 citations
No Proof of Insurance – 3 citations
Another ADRT officer conducted a speed emphasis on Highland Parkway SW, a 30 mph zone. The following tickets were issued:
1 at 55mph
2 at 51mph
15 others all between 45 and 49 mph.
11 No Proof of Insurance
3 miscellaneous violations
The Seattle Police Department encourages all motor vehicle operators to be familiar with and obey all local and state traffic laws and to always drive with due regard for all others on the roadway.