How to stop speeding on my road.

[JDP]

Re: How to stop speeding on my road.

I live on a street that seems to have the same problem. We get these people that feel they need to drive 50 mph down the road. We have tried to send letters to everybody we can think of. We have made numerous calls to the sheriff's office to try to get somebody to come out and run radar. All calls and letters went unanswered until 2 weeks ago when a kid was hit by a speeding car. There were so many upset people that I think the cops were actually afraid. Since then there has been a sheriff's office sitting on the street almost around the clock waiting for speeders. I'm sure they will only continue this for a little while longer and then it will be back to the same ole speed way. We actually were contacted by a person from the city planners office and they stated that we were unable to get speed bumps installed unless the entire neighborhood voted to no longer have snowplows plow the road in the winter. There's no way that will happen.

 

[boat1010]

Re: How to stop speeding on my road.

I agree do not take it into your own hands. But pissed because we can't. This is what is happening to our country. Everyone has "rights" but the people that it is infringing on. You can not even do anything if it is on your own land anymore. Where are OUR rights??

 

[180shabah]

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Where are OUR rights??

Government recall.

 

[bigredinohio]

Re: How to stop speeding on my road.

Government recall.

Isn't that the truth...lol-oh wait, not funny!

 

[rjlipscomb]

Re: How to stop speeding on my road.

I live on a street that can't be used as a thoroughfare. But, we have a kid (20 years old) who likes to race his motorcycle up and down the street. Why? because he doesn't have a license and the bike isn't registered. So, he uses our street to have fun.

I've talked to him, not a bad kid, just not understanding of the neighbor's right to peace & quite. Well, today, one of the neighbors call the police. They showed up and wrote him a couple of tickets. His father has promised us, no more bike. Hopefully problem solved.

My point, yes the police do respond and take action when then perp can be identified. As for the original post, there are solutions that the city/town can apply. They've been used successfully on many neighborhood streets. (just stay away from the usual speed bumps).

 

[BWR1953]

Re: How to stop speeding on my road.

Get the city/county/municipality to install speed bumps PLUS 4-way stop signs if there are any cross streets. And if there are any major pathways that cross the road, get crosswalks installed with stop signs there too. You know, like a common route that children use when walking to/from school, etc.

I was in a similar situation and my ex-wife called the city to complain. Within a week, the speed bumps and signs were installed and all the "through" traffic ceased. The neighbors were HAPPY about the whole thing being resolved and didn't consider the solutions to be an inconvenience.

 

[skargo]

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So you do the speed limit, everywhere?

I notice people complain about people speeding on their street, then they go and speed when they are out of there neighborhood.

I'm glad I live way off the street, and can't see nor hear the traffic.

 

[rjlipscomb]

Re: How to stop speeding on my road.

Get the city/county/municipality to install speed bumps PLUS 4-way stop signs if there are any cross streets. And if there are any major pathways that cross the road, get crosswalks installed with stop signs there too. You know, like a common route that children use when walking to/from school, etc.

I was in a similar situation and my ex-wife called the city to complain. Within a week, the speed bumps and signs were installed and all the "through" traffic ceased. The neighbors were HAPPY about the whole thing being resolved and didn't consider the solutions to be an inconvenience.

Exactly! Stay positive and aggressive... make the results happen.

 

[4JawChuck]

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A strategically placed lawn sprinkler works well, the trick is knowing when to turn it on. I had a kid who liked to wind out his motorcycle down our street on occasion and the sprinkler stopped him from doing it. Water is cheap and its not illegal to water the boulevard.

 

[adamjr]

Re: How to stop speeding on my road.

People are just trying to get from one place to another.
Live and let live, think about it, it actually MEANS something.

jeez everyone thinks its their job to direct the world around.

Maybe, just maybe when you see some hockey puck in a 4 banger with a coffee can muffler that thinks he's doing stunt driving for a Fast and the Furious movie tearing up your street doing 60 in a 25 zone and knock into a little kid still standing on the grass in front of his own house sliding him 30 feet on his back you'll think differently. It happened down the street from my house about 4 years ago. He lived but he was in a body cast for 3 months.

I too believe in live and let live. I also believe a 25 mile an hour speed limit is everyones responsibility to follow down a residential street when kids are present. Kids aren't always paying attention. Unfortunately some parents get distracted too. It's the responsibility of those that are in a machine with the POTENTIAL to do significant bodily harm to be vigilant about being safe and not tearing up the pavement risking other peoples lives. It's also courteous to not force your music at 100 decibels on other people who really don't want to hear it.

Live and let live entails being a responsible and RESPECTFUL person and not forcing your preferences on other people. Live and let live includes being a good neighbor.

 

[jonesg]

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"Maybe, just maybe when you see some hockey puck in a 4 banger with a coffee can muffler that thinks he's doing stunt driving for a Fast and the Furious movie tearing up your street doing 60 in a 25 zone and knock into a little kid still standing on the grass in front of his own house sliding him 30 feet on his back you'll think differently. "

No I don't think differently, extreme examples make very poor laws.

"Live and let live entails being a responsible and RESPECTFUL person and not forcing your preferences on other people. Live and let live includes being a good neighbor."

You are projecting what you think other people should do whilst couching it in first person singular language, but its obvious you are talking about how others ought to act.

Live and let live is about tolerance.

 

[adamjr]

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"Maybe, just maybe when you see some hockey puck in a 4 banger with a coffee can muffler that thinks he's doing stunt driving for a Fast and the Furious movie tearing up your street doing 60 in a 25 zone and knock into a little kid still standing on the grass in front of his own house sliding him 30 feet on his back you'll think differently. "

No I don't think differently, extreme examples make very poor laws.

"Live and let live entails being a responsible and RESPECTFUL person and not forcing your preferences on other people. Live and let live includes being a good neighbor."

You are projecting what you think other people should do whilst couching it in first person singular language, but its obvious you are talking about how others ought to act.

Live and let live is about tolerance.

That extreme example is the reason for a reasonable law that says 25 mph is a reasonable speed limit on a residential street.

Live and let live is a two way street. Drive 25 mph down my residential street so the people that live there don't have to be worried that someone will hurt their kids.

As far as couching, maybe so. No different then anything you've said. You're the one who seems to beleive that lawlessness is okay and should be ignored. Some would call that anarchy. Most laws are there to protect the law abiding general population. I do not posess a badge or a gun or a squad car with a radar gun. I can not force my will on others.

I do live and let live. If I didn't maybe I would throw that aforementioned log in the road. It would put a rapid end to the kid on the crotch rocket that gets it up to about 75 by the time he passes my house and about 90 before he hits the brakes when he get's close to the end of the street. I don't believe in doing harm to others. I must say I wont shed a tear when one of my neighbors backs out of the driveway while he's tripling the speed limit and he sails through the air before crushing his un-helmeted head on the pavement. I only hope I catch it on my security cam so the neighbor doesn't get raked over the coals when the chuckle heads family sues him for the kids' own stupidity.

 

[jay_merrill]

Re: How to stop speeding on my road.

Move to New Orleans. Our roads are so bad that they can't drag race!

 

[Haut Medoc]

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"Maybe, just maybe when you see some hockey puck in a 4 banger with a coffee can muffler that thinks he's doing stunt driving for a Fast and the Furious movie tearing up your street doing 60 in a 25 zone and knock into a little kid still standing on the grass in front of his own house sliding him 30 feet on his back you'll think differently. "

No I don't think differently, extreme examples make very poor laws.

"Live and let live entails being a responsible and RESPECTFUL person and not forcing your preferences on other people. Live and let live includes being a good neighbor."

You are projecting what you think other people should do whilst couching it in first person singular language, but its obvious you are talking about how others ought to act.

Live and let live is about tolerance.

You've been "Teddy" washed, with your tolerance crap.....
It's all fun & games until someone gets hurt......
I think the little punks need a good head knockin' to get them thinking straight & acting respectfully......

 

[bigredinohio]

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Live and let live is about tolerance.

I respect your advice in the restoration forum but with all due respect, people are tired of tolerating crap! I see it every single day with the azzes on the roads and the drunks on the waters on the weekend, you name it.

It's one thing until it's your family that's killed or your property that's damaged, then it's "we the people."

 

[fishrdan]

Re: How to stop speeding on my road.

If everyone acted respectfully we could "live and let live".

Problem is, there are many people who think they are above the law and can do as they darn well please, with little consideration for others or for the laws we are all supposed to live by.

In my neighbor hood 3-4 people own quads, dirt bikes, etc and think it's perfectly fine to go zipping up-down the street. Several of them have been ticketed for it too. I came home at 7am and was talking to one of the guys who had just been riding up-down the street (he had it loaded up on the trailer ready to head out when I got there) when the police showed up. I actually thought the officer was after me for some reason, trailer light out or something as he pulled right in back of my trailer Office walked over and told him to knock it off and he would have been written up if he had been caught actually riding on the street. Another neighbor with dirt bikes showed up afterwards and asked "who in this neighborhood would call the cops?" To which I replied,,,

"Anyone that doesn't own a dirt bike or quad!"

They probably thought I was being an A-hole, but it's the truth. None of my "non-bike" neighbors like these people riding on the street as it's dangerous for the kids and other vehicles. I've never called (yet) but there have been police on our block 3-4 times because of this.

Oh yeah, I had 1 of the neighborhood kids slam their dirt bike into my truck once. Parent was all pissed off that I made them pay for the damages.. Well, if you kid wasn't illegally riding that dirt bike on the street my truck wouldn't be damaged. I never complained about the dirt bikes being ridden up-down the street and see what it got me, dented truck and several of the neighbors pissed at me because I made this guy pay for his mistake...

What's hilarious; if someone zooms down our street in a car, the dirt bike/quad people are the first ones to start yelling and screaming at the people in the car to slow down.

 

[lowkee]

Re: How to stop speeding on my road.

I will always shake my head at the recommendation of being 'tolerant'.

* Main Entry: tol?er?ance
* Function: noun
* Date: 15th century
1 : capacity to endure pain or hardship

Yep, I should just endure more pain.. I mean, isn't that what makes for a happy life.. enduring tons of pain and hardship? Just think how happy the GitMo detainees must be!

Live and let live does not relate to someone who installs a bass boomer or cherry bomb just to be 'heard'. Just as it does not relate to someone who, instead of racing up/down their own street, comes to yours. After all.. if they did it next to their house, people would get mad at them . They do it in a random neighborhood because they stand less of a chance of being held responsible for being disrespectful and annoying others. There are race tracks and even long, empty roads for going fast. There is no need to race down a neighborhood street. If you wanted to race, you should have joined a track.

Am i saying they shoud go to jail for 10 years? No. 1 day? No. They should get their car impounded until they complete a defensive driving course (something like a 2 week one). By then they their friends will be tired of hauling them around and their girl/boy firend will be sick of carting them to/from work. I think the community has a much better means of punishing than the system. Heck, make them do community service for the people living on that street! What better means to punish than to get an aerfull and hard labor by the exact people you annoyed and endangered. Heck, I'd WANT people to race on my street, just so I could get free ditch digging

 

[RoyR]

Re: How to stop speeding on my road.

Change the speed limit to 45mph....the road is obviously in good enough condition if people feel its safe to rive at 45mph?

 

[Pierutrus]

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Change the speed limit to 45mph....the road is obviously in good enough condition if people feel its safe to rive at 45mph?

The street in question is a "residential street".

 

[BWR1953]

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Speeding down a residential street, but live and let live? I think not.

More like Live and Let Die.

No prisoners.