Radar speed signs force drivers to refocus their attention on their speed and the road, Brenner said, "getting people to voluntarily slow down." Advertisement. Article continues below this ad.

During its latest work session Thursday evening, the Hermitage Board of Commissioners revealed its recommendation of radar speed signs as the traffic-calming method for Ridgewood Drive, and will ...

Generally, a radar speed sign will slow traffic down somewhere from 1 mph to 11 mph compared to conditions before the sign. Fast moving highways seem to see larger speed reductions than easy-going ...

One speed monitor comes as a compact portable sign on a stand that fits in most car trunks and weighs only 35 pounds. It can be directly powered or run on a supplied rechargeable battery.

Why Radar Speed Signs Are Interesting for School Zones 1. Reducing Speeding and Preventing Accidents. Speeding is one of the leading causes of accidents near schools.

More than speed bumps, stop signs or even police with radar guns, radar speed displays were ranked as the preferred means of slowing speeders and keeping average driving speeds down in the long run.

I’ve always found radar speed signs to be interesting indicators of our relationship with technology, and I think how we relate to these signs can tell us something about privacy and technology. I’m ...