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Originally Posted by NoLongerInRadioGuy Construction zones apply whether there are workers present or not. The reduced speed is not to protect workers, it is to slow down drivers in these areas because traffic has been narrowed down. In this case, on Wyatt Earp and 14th, I dont think any of us would want cars whizzing inches away from us at any speed deemed unsafe. It is also clearly marked several times as 20 mph. |
In an area devoid of common sense and traffic engineers that might be true. I think you will find while areas may lower a work zone speed limit all the time, a slower speed limit exists when workers are present.
20mph on Earp? Sheesh. One more reason to be glad to be gone.