cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/44712264
These up-eds usually complain that photo radar would be fine if the radar worked properly. This one doesn’t even do that. It just complains that speed limits aren’t fair and now drivers have to change their behavior. jfc
It is true that drivers can avoid such tickets by sticking to the posted speed limits, but it is also true that drivers are hardly ever expected to strictly observe those limits.
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It’s like the generally accepted contract between drivers and police – just drive at a reasonable speed and you’ll be fine – has been broken.
Speed bumps can be designed to accommodate emergency vehicles. We can also narrow the lanes to give drivers less room, a skilled driver for EMS would still be comfortable exceeding the limit as needed as they should be trained to do so.
Ive noticed that many roads that get that centerline end up with faster speed, they add that lane to try to reduce conflict points but overall i doubt it will significantly increase the safety of your road. If there are any public hearings for the resurfacing you should voice some opinions on how these changes may not be very effective for the cost of the rehabilitation.