In addition, they can only be installed on streets that meet established engineering criteria. Many neighborhoods have homeowners associations or a neighborhood watch group. It is often helpful for these groups to circulate newsletters notifying all residents of any neighborhood problems including speeding. Many times area residents are unaware of their speed and its affect on their neighbors. Stop signs are not successful in slowing traffic.
Drivers try to make up for the delay by speeding up between stop controlled intersections.
This quick acceleration increases noise and air pollution near the signs. The City installs stop signs at an intersection only after a careful engineering evaluation of the existing conditions shows the installation is appropriate. Although these signs used to be common on public streets, they are no longer approved traffic control devices. Streets are designed for vehicles and not for children to play on. Other speed limits are established according to the Basic Speed Law.