Monroe, Washington Speed Traps

Eastbound on 522, just as you’re nearing the final curve where 522 ends, the speed limit drops ruthlessly to 25mph. A State Patrol car often sits on the shoulder after the overpass, hidden partly by the railing of the overpass.

Snohomish County Sherrif parks on the shoulder of the road, hidden by shrubs, on the north side of the road just west of the campground. He is completely invisible until you are right on top of him. The road is straight here and people, especially motorcycles (their main target)speed up here.

About a mile east of the "Y" with Old Owens road, the road turns to the right. On the left side of the road are a few driveways, and a county cop sits in one and waits. Heading east, you can’t see him, he can’t see you until you’re actually in the turn (fence in the way). Heading west, he looks over a smaller white fence (his car camoflages well with it) and catch you. Can speed a little and be ok (I sped by 5 over a couple times), he mainly is out for the reckless and drunk drivers (caught a few of my friends street racing once).

as you come over the top of the really long hill and start to go down the other side towards highway 2 and the ampm there and the mcdonalds/chevron there is a drive way on the left witha chainlink fence that the cop sits in and radars the transistion spot from 35 to 25 (which is dumb becuase its 25 for like 1000 feet then 35 again) so yea watch out there.

State patrol sits on Eastbound side of 5222 1/4 mile before Hwy2 Instersection. Vehicle is obscured by the only bush growing near roadside (perhaps this is why it is still here?). At this point the Hwy transitions from 55MPH to 25MPH. Often patrolled by multiple officers with upwards of 6-7 vehicles pulled over at a time assemply-line fashion. When approaching area there is a sign indicating speed change ahead – look for the bush… If you can see guard rail or cars crossing through branches you are safe. Often patrolled Friday afternoons as people try to head for the hills for the weekend.