How do I find out about existing, increasing, or reducing the speed limits on a road?
Posted speed limits are not the only answer for controlling travel speed. There is a common belief that posting a lower speed limit will influence drivers to drive at that speed. The facts indicate otherwise. National research shows that drivers are more influenced by the appearance of roads and the prevailing traffic conditions than by the posted speed limit. If speed limit signs are posted for a lower limit than is needed to safely meet roadway conditions, many drivers will simply ignore the signs while other drivers will operate their vehicle near the posted speed. This increases conflicts between faster and slower vehicles, reduces gaps in traffic through which pedestrian and vehicle crossings could be made safely, and adds difficulty for pedestrians to judge the speed of approaching vehicles. Studies show that where uniformity of speeds are not maintained, accidents generally increase. Whatever the reason for unsafe traffic speeds, there are often actions that can be taken to impr
