Description
County police set up a trap very often to catch unsuspecting drivers going straight on Columbia Pike from the right lane during morning rush hour. Signage and road markings are difficult to read with small print and do not stand out. The idea is that drivers should be able to turn right onto the 395 onramp from the left lane, but it is a poorly designed idea; rarely do people turn right from the left lane because they know it is dangerous to do so. The idea may work in theory but does not work in practice. The county should eliminate this ridiculous rush hour turn lane system and remove the police trap along with it.
2 Comments
Neocount (Guest)
mare73 (Registered User)
I use the left lane to turn right. After using the right lane for so long, I realized it can be difficult to get someone to allow you in to merge onto Washington Blvd in order to proceed onto 395N. I don't view this as a speed trap, rather people not paying attention. I've even seen an Arlington County government vehicle go straight in the right lane.
I'd like to see them set up cones similar to what they do for folks coming on to the Memorial Bridge into DC in the morning.