Parents think the signs provide added protection, when motorists often pay little attention to them. Playing in the street is unsafe and illegal. If posting signs gives parents and children a false sense of security a great disservice has been done. Since there are children on virtually every city block in Madison, signs would have to be posted on every block. Otherwise, it would suggest that there are no children in areas where signs are not posted.
Parents also believe such signs greatly reduce speeding.
There is no evidence that suggests these signs prevent accidents or reduce the speed of vehicles. If there are problems with speeding, the proper authorities should be contacted. Citizens often request lower speed limits on residential streets where children are playing. The speed limit on a residential street is by ordinance 25 mph, and will be enforced. The goal of the City is to establish safe and reasonable speed limits.