The Renton Police Department has a new tool to help citizens promote safe speed limits in their neighborhood. A specially designed radar is mounted inside the locked trailer, clocking speeds.
Motorists see their speeds posted on a highly visible display.
The speed limit sign above the display reminds motorists to pay attention and ease up on the gas pedal. For those who refuse to take the hint, warnings and citations can be issued by an officer who may decide to wait up the street for violators. As speed awareness goes up, motorists slow down, even after the unit is moved to a different location. As fewer speed-related incidents occur, officers can concentrate on more emergent incidents. Compliance with the speed limit makes for a safer community.