Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Entire town

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar, Laser, Vascar

Date

1/2002

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Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Bill McDonald Parkway, right in front of the high school.

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Late night

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

1/2002

This cop has control of bost east and west bound traffic, however, if you're going west, the speed limit drops from 35 to 25. If you don't slow down the cop in the high school parking lot will get ya. They usually tend to hang around about midnight on fridays, but have been seen here other times as well.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Hannigan Rd just north of Mt Baker Hwy

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time

Level of Enforcement

Some

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

6/2001

Motor Cops

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

I-5 just past Samish way overpass

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

1/2001

WSP likes to sit northbound directly past the Samish way exit on the on-ramp. This is not visible until you are nailed.(right around a slight bend)Usually one will be gunning and another will be the chaser. Very frequent spot usually at least twice a week during rush-hour but they have been seen througout the day there.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Fairhaven Exit- Northbound

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Some

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

12/2002

As you come northbound into Bellingham, the Fairhaven Exit Sign hangs over the freeway. This blocks your vision of the trooper who is at the end of the on-ramp. They nail speeders usually with radar. Unless you are aware that they could be there, it is too late once you see them!

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

E. Bakerview Rd - 1st Christian Church Parking lot

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Mid-day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

2/2003

Drivers east bound up from Meridian Ave are accelerating climbing a hill, often topping the hill a bit over the speed limit. The motorcycle cop(s) sit right over the crown of the hill in the Church parking lot, and anyone not easing off the accelerator is automatically caught. What is ironic is that the Bellingham city limits ends at the end of the Church property on Deemer road, approximately 200' from where the Bellingham Police's jurisdiction ends, so this is a blatant speed trap, not benefiting B'ham residents except as it generates ticket revenue, probably pays for a couple cops salary's per year also, coupled with the one at the bottom of Hannegan Rd Hill below the Mt.Baker Hwy.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Alabama hill

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Mid-day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar, Laser

Date

7/2003

The trap is on the first road to your right just after you crest Alabama hill heading towards the Lake. Regular fundraising by both motorcycle cops on the top as well as unmarked police from below. Greatly increased police prescence since it is summer.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Lincoln Street

Nearest Reference Point

Fraser Street

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

12/2003

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Lakeway Street

Nearest Reference Point

Interstate 5

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

1/2005

Whenever going through Lakeway, BE CAREFUL. Lately I've seen cops there almost on a daily basis. Bellingham cops will gladly write you up.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

1213 Whatcom Street

Nearest Reference Point

Whatcom Drive

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

AM Rush Hour

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar, Laser

Date

5/2005

Motorcycle officers from both Bellingham Police Department and The Whatcom County Sheriffs Office patrol this area. The sit right off Whatcom Street in the Hideaway Apartment Complex. They write tickets for even going one mile over the speed limit. Officers mainly write younger drivers the tickets.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Lakeway Drive

Nearest Reference Point

Orleans Street

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Late night

Level of Enforcement

Some

Type of Enforcement

Unknown

Date

5/2005

State Trooper will sit between the "Burger Me" and "7-11" behind some trees and face east to catch people speeding going out of town.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Hannegan Road

Nearest Reference Point

Division Street

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Mid-day

Level of Enforcement

Some

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

6/2005

City motorcycle cops that will park infront of Growsource or Wilders. Most often around lunch time but sometimes during PM rush.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Fraser Street

Nearest Reference Point

Civic Field Landmark

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Mid-day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

9/2005

They sit in the parking lot by Haskal Buisness Center usually between morning and mid afternoon. Sometimes they hide further behind the buildings so you can't see them till you pass them.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Cable Street

Nearest Reference Point

Geneva Fire Station Landmark

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

AM Rush Hour

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

10/2005

Lakeway Drive becomes Cable street in the Geneva section of Bellingham.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Lake Louise Road

Nearest Reference Point

Near gravel parking lot Landmark

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Mid-day

Level of Enforcement

Some

Type of Enforcement

Date

10/2005

Whatcom county police sometimes use their radar gun to clock drivers heading southbound, down the hill, on Lake Louise Rd. heading to Sudden Valley. Drivers often times travel 35-40mph, while the speed limit is 25-35.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Sudden Valley Drive

Nearest Reference Point

Sudden Valley Landmark

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Date

10/2005

Since the Sudden Valley police have been able to ticket drivers since 2004, they have been more dilligent about stopping drivers who are speeding. The speed limit in Sudden Valley is 25mph unless otherwise posted. The hilly terrain allows for people to drive 10 mph faster in many areas, but the limit is still 25. Please be careful. They will give one warning if you haven't been given one before and the next time you will get ticketed.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Interstate I-5

Nearest Reference Point

Exit Number 250

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar, Laser

Date

3/2006

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Interstate 5 US Highway

Nearest Reference Point

Old Fairhaven Parkway

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Some

Type of Enforcement

Radar, Laser

Date

3/2006

Heading North from Lake Samish, just north of the Old Fairhaven Parkway exit. Enforcement is almost constant on sunny week days around noon time. City motorcycle police playing tag team on violators. Sad part is that there have been three or four major evening/ night loss of life accidents within a mile or so of this off ramp. Virtually no night enforcement. Have seen some State Police a bit near Lake Samish, but enforecement seem lax at these times

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Puget Street

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

4/2006

Speed limit on Puget St. is 25...completely unrealistic. Nearly everyone does 35-45 down this hill. There are always motorcycle cops patrolling from various points on the hill, so be careful.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Squalicum Parkway

Nearest Reference Point

Old Pacific Concrete Plant Landmark

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

Moderate

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

6/2006

Speed limit is 35 (should be 45-50)on this long open road with only one street coming onto it. Often traveled by the police with radar on...they got me.

Jurisdiction

Bellingham, Washington

Speed Trap Location

Interstate I-5

Nearest Reference Point

Mile Marker 244, 246, 248,249,250

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time of day

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Laser, Airplane

Date

05/2008

WSP sits northbound on I 5 from mile marker 244 all the way up to mile marker 250/251. A buddy said all troopers working in Whatcom County have the newest radar which is passive until they hit you with it. I have seen as many as ten officers working this area at one time.