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Articles

SpeedCheck Radar Speed Signs In
SCHOOL ZONES

• "https://pubs.zipadi.com/stn-may10/p/6," School Transportation News, May 2010 p.20

• "Speed Detectors, Lights To Be Installed," by Linda Lou, San Diego Union-Tribune, July 2007

• "Radar Speed Signs Help Drivers Slow Down," Houston Chronicle, December 2006

• "Slowing Traffic: A Fresh Solution To An Old Problem," Campus Safety Magazine, October 2006

• "Making Our Streets Safe For Our Children," Mothering Magazine, September 2006

• "Speeders Slow Down In Front of Tigard High School," Tigard Times, April 2003

Choosing & Evaluating RADAR SPEED SIGNS

• "Signs Will Record Drivers' Speed In School Zone," Eagle Tribune, January 29, 2009

• "Naperville Township Finds New SpeedCheck Displays An Ideal Solution For Improving School-Zone Safety," Naperville MicroBlog, December 2008

• "Radar Speed Displays - Choosing The Right Equipment," IMSA Journal, November-December 2008

• "Radar-triggered Signs Cut Ketchum Speeding," Idaho Mountain Express, November 26, 2008

• "Choosing The Right Radar Speed Sign For Your Community," Police Magazine, October 2008

• "AC vs Solar Power: Choosing The Right Safety Sign", Occupational Health & Safety, February 2006

• "Community Partnering Promotes Pedestrian and Traffic Safety," Government Engineering, July-August 2005

• "The Numbers Game," TM&E Magazine, April 2005

• "Police Rally Their Partners," Community Links, a publication of the U.S. Department of Justice, November 2004

• "Knowing Ahead of Time," TM&E Magazine, January 2004

• "Getting People To Police Themselves," APWA Reporter, July 2004

• "Radar Speed Displays: Options for Display Format and Power," IMSA Journal, January 2004

SpeedCheck Radar Speed Signs In
NEIGHBORHOODS / PEDESTRIAN ZONES

• "Speeding No Secret - Especially Not To Drivers," Carmel Pine Cone, November 2007

• "Nuclear Facility Installs Radar Signs For Forklift Safety," GovPro.com, October 2007

SpeedCheck Radar Speed Signs In
RURAL ROADWAYS

• "Guidelines For Selection Of Speed Reduction Treatments," NCHRP Report 613, 2008

• "Police Hail New Traffic Measures," Arizona Republic, October 15, 2007

• "Chandler Is East Valley's Leader In Speed Check," East Valley Tribune, July 9, 2007

• "Speed Signs Warn Drivers In Ripon To Take Their Time," Modesto Bee, April 7, 2003

• "Speed Board Target Distracted Drivers," The Press-Enterprise, October 3, 2005
  

SpeedCheck Radar Speed Signs Used By
POLICE & TARGETED ENFORCEMENT

• "W. Manheim Purchase Monitor To Deter Speeders," Evening Sun, March 10, 2003

SpeedCheck Radar Speed Signs Used By
INDUSTRIAL, COMMERICAL & BUSINESS CAMPUSES

• "Hawaiian Resorts Employ Radar Speed Signs," Hotel And Motel Management Magazine, April 25, 2006

SpeedCheck Radar Speed Signs In
WORK ZONES

• "Radar Speed Sign Data Shows Effectiveness," Pro Security Zone September, 2009

• "Protecting Water Crews," American City & County Magazine, November, 2005

NEWS RELEASES

• SpeedCheck Radar Speed Signs Increases Work Zone Safety, January, 2010

• "Try - Before-You-Buy SpeedCheck Radar Sign Program," December, 2009

• Vandal Resistant Radar Speed Signs Draw Attention
  October 29, 2009

• Users of SpeedCheck Radar Speed Signs Receive Free PC Software
  October 15, 2009

• Radar Speed Sign Use In Work Zones On The Rise
  September 21, 2009

• New Online Forum Addresses Speeding - School Zone Safety
  June 15, 2009

NEWS RELEASE ARCHIVE