The County monitors speed through the use of speed monitoring signs, which provide valuable understanding of motorist behaviour in complaint areas. The signs will display motorist speeds as they approach, and are set with two (2) levels of warnings when vehicles are speeding. When a vehicle is in excess of the posted speed limits the LED number display on the sign will begin to flash in an effort to warn motorists they are traveling too fast. A secondary reminder, in the form of a flashing strobe light, will be activated once a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit by 10 km/h.
The intended use is to educate and ensure safety for the motoring public, as well as other road users (pedestrians and cyclists). While the signs do not issue tickets, they serve as a valuable tool for collecting traffic data in County hamlets, helping to identify problem areas and optimize enforcement patrol scheduling.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding electronic speed signs or notice the signs are not in good working order, contact Municipal Services at 403-794-2311.
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