What the Helen of Troy is This

“It has always driven me nutso that I don’t know why”


Photo by PoPville flickr user Rukasu1

“Dear PoPville,

For years I have seen multiple cars pulled over on the side of the road on 395 south- always in between the bridge after the East Potomac exit and the Pentagon exits. If I see one, I see at least 10. It has always driven me nutso that I don’t know why, because the drivers clearly all have a reason. This week I saw at least 20 one night. I noticed it was about five minutes to six pm, which made me wonder if it has something to do with when the HOV lane opens and if they are waiting for that?

Any ideas? Anyone else notice this over the years? Inquiring minds are going loco!

Thank you!”