We know they work. Over the past dozen years or so, a variety of studies have shown that radar speed signs are effective at slowing cars. In some of these studies, they rank the highest among traffic-calming strategies being tested – better than rumble strips, flashing lights and even speed bumps. Even more impressive [...]
A group of doctors in the Southeast Asian country of Laos are so excited about this little news bit that I had to share it with everyone here. Not too long ago, Gary over at Information Display Company received an e-mail from a Dr. Guenther Slesak, a physician representing a group of doctors headquartered in [...]
Truckee California, Atlanta Georgia and Winnipeg, Canada are a few of the latest cities to deploy radar speed signs in a big way. The growing acceptance of these traffic-calming displays is particularly noteworthy given the correlating decline in the popularity of speedbumps and radar speed cameras. According to Sam Katz, the mayor of Winnipeg, [...]
There is a growing opposition to the use of photo radar cameras that is sweeping the nation. Organizations such as Photo Radar Scam, CameraFraud and ACAPR are popping up across the country with one mission in mind – to make the use of photo radar illegal for traffic enforcement applications. Over the last few [...]
a The last post here reviewed a new study on radar speed displays – one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind to date. The city of Bellevue Washington not only reported on their experience regarding the effectiveness of these traffic calming devices but offered some first-hand advice on what to look for when purchasing [...]
