The radar sign is a tool designed to enhance our efforts at getting the motoring public to drive within the posted speed limits. In the past, the department’s efforts have generally been focused on stopping violators and issuing infractions. This function was handled by commissioned officers. Unfortunately the number of infractions issued and the amount of accidents with speed as a contributing factor continually rise.
We are attempting to help educate drivers by making them aware of just how fast they are actually going. Most people need only a subtle reminder to stay within the posted speed limits. The radar sign serves as a proactive warning device, posting the driver’s speed in large, easy to read numbers. Most drivers who are speeding recognize their error and slow down. Those drivers who are speeding and choose to disregard the radar trailer are increasing the possibility of meeting one of our officers.
The goal of the Radar Sign Program is to make citizens more aware of speed limits in Bonney Lake and to enhance the safety of our roadways in general. CSOs (Community Service Officers) deploy the radar trailer in locations where speeding is a problem and/or safety is a concern such as in school zones. They then retrieve the radar trailer and provide the Program Coordinator with the SD card which stores the study’s data.
The radar sign is a mobile radar unit, similar in function to the hand held units of our officers, with a large digital sign that posts the driver’s speed.
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